New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

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Prepare for the New York Firearms Safety Course Exam with comprehensive questions and detailed explanations. Enhance your understanding of firearm safety regulations, handling techniques, and laws. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to pass your exam with confidence!

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What should you do if you fall into cold water while hunting from a boat?

Attempt to swim to shore immediately
Remove heavy boots and clothing
Try to reboard the boat
Float on your back until help arrives

The correct answer is: Try to reboard the boat

If you fall into cold water while hunting from a boat, the best course of action is to try to reboard the boat. Attempting to swim to shore immediately can lead to hypothermia setting in quickly due to the cold water temperature, and it may also be difficult to estimate the distance to shore accurately. Removing heavy boots and clothing could be challenging, especially in cold water, and might waste precious time and energy. Floating on your back until help arrives is a passive approach and might not be effective in reaching help swiftly. Reboarding the boat is usually the most practical option as it provides shelter and safety while awaiting assistance or until you can take further action to reach shore or safety.