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PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS AND GUIDES EXAMINATIONS

ZIMBABWE PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

FIREAR'v1S

SEPTEMPER 2006

TOTAL MARKS 50 TIME. I ~2 hrs

REQUIREMENTS

Pen, ruler, pencil and eraser

INSTRUCTIONS TO CAl'-1DIDATES
Answer ALL questions

This paper consists of three printed pages

 / QUESTION 1
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I What is sectional density? 2 marks

QUESTION 2
State the merits and demerits of an expanding bullet. 2 marks

QUESTION 3
What does .375 mean') 2 marks

QlJESTION 4
A client preparing to come for a hunt with you wants some advice on any paper work that
may need to be done for him to be able to travel with his firearm in Zimbabwe. Advise the
client. 2 marks

QUESTIO/\~
What is the minimum calibre of a weapon allowed to hunt a leopard in Zimbabwe')
Zmarks

QUESTION 6
What is the difference between a rim fire and a centrefire cartridge') 3 marks

QW::STION 7
(a) Name two types of handguns. 2 marks
(b) Explain the differences between these handguns 6 marks

QUESTIOJ 8
Your American client is desperate to shoot the elusive sharpes grysbok This is his last
specimen required to complete his grand slam for S.C.I but you have not been successful
on your hunt. On the last day of the hunt he suggest he uses a 12 Gauge shot gun to hunt
the animal, instead of his rifle Is this legal? Explain your answer. 2 marks

QUESTIO 9 5 marks
I n t I1e ta bl e b e Iow Insert t he Iega rrurumurn ca 1 re a IIowe dtl or eac h species
SPECIES CALIBRE i
BUSHBUCK
BUFFALO COW
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HIPPOPOT AMUS I
HYENA
WHITE RHINOCEROS L I

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QUESTION 10
Your client arrives for a buffalo hunt and wants to use a .416 Ruger rifle single shot. It
has a quick release 3x8 variable telescope. He has brought a box of Barnes X point
bullets. Would you allow him to utilise this rifle and ammunition to hunt an old buffalo
male'! Explain your answer. Lmarks

QUESTION 11
Who issues a temporary import permit for a firearm and how long is it val id for'! What
does i l cost'! 3 marks

OUESTION 12
Give two circumstances that may cause one not to be granted a firearms licence.
:}marks

QUESTION 13
Define "bore diameter" 3 marks

QUESTION 14
What is "trigger pressure" j mark

QUESTION 15
In terms of the Firearms Act of 1996, define the following 5 marks
(a) minister
(b) slaughtering instrument
(c) controller
(d) ammunition

QUESTION 16
Does the term "ammunition" apply to that used in a Verey pistol? j mark

QUESTION 17
What is the minimum legal age for someone to own a firearm'! j mark

QUESTION 18
When purchasing a rifle for hunting, what features will you look for when making your
choice'! 2 marks