Quiz 4 Kids
Think you know everything about the shooting sports club?
Test your knowledge here!
Should you have a soda right before your shoot?
No!
Sugar and caffeine can raise your heart rate and make it difficult to aim at the target.
How long do you have to shoot?
45 minutes to shoot, with a 3 minute prep just before.
What is
dry-firing?
Dry-firing is when the chamber is empty, you close the bolt, and pull the trigger. This is done during 3 minute prep but can be done at any point during the course of fire.
What does OBI stand for?
Open bolt indicator
True or False:
You can cross the firing line as soon as everyone stops shooting.
False!
Once the rifles are on the line, the line is not safe to cross until the Range Officer says, "the line is safe!"
True or False:
If you need a break during the course of fire, leave your rifle on the line.
True!
You should never pick up your rifle and move it off of the line without a Range Officer's explicit permission.
True or False:
You can run down range to get your targets.
False!
You should never run or horse-play on the range at any time.
True or False:
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You should never use your school bag for your shooting bag.
True!
You should NEVER use the same bag at shooting practice as you use for school. You risk taking shells, bullets, or other shooting gear to school if you do so.
What is your Natural Point of Aim?
Your natural point of aim (NPA) is where your body is naturally aiming the rifle. You should check your NPA regularly during the course of fire.
What kind of Rifle do we shoot?
We shoot single-shot, bolt-action, 22 caliber smallbore rifles.
What kind of sights do we use?
We use peep sights. The rear sight sits directly in front of the shooter just behind the bolt, and the front sight sits on the end of the barrel.
What do the four H's in 4-H stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
What is the 4-H pledge?
I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
How many Safety Meetings must you attend in order to shoot?
New shooters must attend 2 safety trainings in order to shoot which are held at our club meetings in October and November. Veteran shooters (shooters that shot last year) only have to attend one of these.
What is the sighter box for?
The sighter box is a box in the center of every target card with two bulls in it. These are for practice shots before you shoot at the other bulls on the card. The bulls in the sighter do not count for score.
What kind of bullets do we shoot?
We shoot standard velocity, 22 long rifle, lead round nose bullets.
What is the
4-H prayer?
Help me, Oh Lord, to live so that the world may be a little better, because thou hast made me.
What does everyone have to wear at the range?
Eyes and ears!
Or, safety glasses and ear plugs.
Who can call a "Cease Fire"?
Anyone.
What is the
4-H motto?
To make the best better.
Great job!
If you want to learn more, come to the range and check it all out for yourself!