Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
Which of the following is the most common reason for hunting-related shooting accidents?
Failure to properly identify the target and what lies beyond is a leading cause of hunting accidents.
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Question: Which of the following is the most common reason for hunting-related shooting accidents?
Answer options:
- Mechanical failure of the firearm safety. ✅ Mistaking a human for a game animal.
- Using the wrong ammunition calibre.
- A barrel obstruction causing an explosion.
Correct answer: Mistaking a human for a game animal.
Explanation: Failure to properly identify the target and what lies beyond is a leading cause of hunting accidents.
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