Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

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What should you do with your firearm when crossing an obstacle in the field?

Unload it and hand it to a companion
Carry it with the muzzle pointing down
Jump over the obstacle with the firearm in your hand
Carry it with the safety on

The correct answer is: Unload it and hand it to a companion

When crossing an obstacle in the field, you should always unload your firearm and hand it to a companion. This is the safest option as it ensures that the gun will not accidentally discharge while you are crossing the obstacle. Option B, carrying it with the muzzle pointing down, can still be dangerous if the gun were to accidentally discharge. Option C, jumping over the obstacle with the firearm in hand, also presents a danger as the gun could discharge from the impact of the jump. Option D, carrying it with the safety on, is not sufficient as the safety can fail and the gun could still discharge. Therefore, the best and safest option is to unload the firearm and hand it to a companion when crossing an obstacle in the field.