Georgia Hunter Education Course Practice Exam

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Prepare for the Georgia Hunter Education Course Exam with our engaging quiz. Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions designed to cover essential information for becoming a responsible hunter. Hone your skills and boost your confidence as you get ready for your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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When is it legal to shoot a firearm at a flat, hard surface or water?

During target practice in a safe location
Never, because of the danger of ricochet
When hunting waterfowl
Only in self-defense situations

The correct answer is: Never, because of the danger of ricochet

Shooting a firearm at a flat, hard surface or water can result in dangerous ricochet effects. Ricochet happens when a bullet strikes a hard surface at a shallow angle and skips or bounces off unpredictably. This poses a serious risk to the shooter as well as others in the vicinity, as the bullet can travel in unintended directions. Therefore, it is never legal to shoot a firearm at a flat, hard surface or water due to the inherent danger of ricochet. The correct answer, option B, highlights this important safety concern.