When hunting in Iowa, all hunters born after January 1, 1972, must complete a hunter safety course before buying a hunting license. Hunter safety education in Iowa helps hunters understand how to stay safe in the field. The safety essentials you'll learn in one of…
Hunting is a tradition and a way of life for many. The first thing to remember about hunting is that safety should always be a priority. That's why when anyone starts hunting, taking a hunter safety education course should be a top priority. Learning safe…
When hunting in Indiana, all hunters born on or after December 1, 1986, must complete a hunter safety course before buying a hunting license. Hunter safety education in Indiana helps hunters understand how to stay safe in the field. The safety essentials you'll learn in…
When hunting in Florida, all hunters born on or after June 1, 1975, must complete a hunter safety course before getting a hunting license. However, you can be exempt if you use the deferral requirement and hunt while supervised by a qualified hunter. Hunter safety…
A shotgun may explode due to a catastrophic, high-pressure failure, most commonly caused by a barrel obstruction (mud, snow, or a stuck "squib" wad/shot), using incorrect ammunition (e.g., 12-gauge in a 20-gauge gun), or overloaded/improperly reloaded shells. These issues cause pressure to exceed the barrel's strength. Understanding the potential dangers…
