116 Small Arms Safety Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss Rule 1 of Weapons Safety

Answer 1

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded

Question 2

Discuss Rule 2 of Weapons Safety

Answer 2

Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot

Question 3

Discuss Rule 3 of Weapons Safety

Answer 3

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire

Question 4

Discuss Rule 4 of Weapons Safety

Answer 4

Keep the weapon on “Safe” until you intend to fire

Question 5

In what condition shall a weapon be when first acquired?

Answer 5

Condition 4. No magazine inserted, chamber empty

Question 6

Define Weapons Condition 1

Answer 6

Round in chamber, magazine inserted, slide forward, safety on

Question 7

Define Weapons Condition 2

Answer 7

Does not apply to m9 or m11. Only applies to shotguns

Question 8

Define Weapons Condition 3

Answer 8

Magazine inserted, slide forward, safety on, NO round in chamber

Question 9

Define Weapons Condition 4

Answer 9

Slide forward, NO round in chamber, NO magazine inserted

Question 10

Describe the weapons command of Load

Answer 10

Slap a magazine in

Question 11

Describe the weapons command of Make Ready

Answer 11

Lock and load. Put a round in the chamber

Question 12

Describe the weapons command of Target or Fire

Answer 12

Shoot. Kill. Maim. Destroy.

Question 13

Describe the weapons command of Cease Fire

Answer 13

Stop shooting

Question 14

Describe the weapons command of Unload

Answer 14

Pop the magazine out that thing.

Question 15

Describe the weapons command of Show Clear

Answer 15

Have a second person make sure there are no rounds in the chamber

Question 16

What is a No Fire or Stoppage?

Answer 16

An unintentional interruption in the cycle of operations; normally discovered when the weapon does not fire

Question 17

Discuss the functions/safety checks required of a weapon prior to firing

Answer 17

Check basic components, make sure the slide is seated properly, cock/decock, safety on/off

Question 18

What is a malfunction?

Answer 18

Failure of a firearm to function as designed or fire satisfactorily

Question 19

What’s the cause of an audible pop or reduced recoil?

Answer 19

Only a portion of the propellant is ignited

Question 20

Describe the Operation of the M11Service Pistol

Answer 20

Sig Sauer P226. Load and shoot, semi-auto. Very simple weapon to operate. Double action to single action. No external safety, does have a decocking lever

Question 21

How many rounds does the M11 hold?

Answer 21

15

Question 22

What are the components of the M11?

Answer 22

Barrel, slide, frame, recoil spring guide, recoil spring

Question 23

What is the maximum effective range of the M11?

Answer 23

50m

Question 24

Describe the operation of the M9 Service Pistol

Answer 24

semi-auto

Question 25

How many rounds does the M9 hold?

Answer 25

15

Question 26

What are the components of the M9?

Answer 26

Barrel, slide, recoil spring, recoil spring guide, receiver, magazine, barrel and locking block assembly

Question 27

What is the maximum effective range of the M9?

Answer 27

50m

Question 28

What is a Misfire?

Answer 28

Fail to fire, explode, or ignite as or when expected

Question 29

What is a Cookoff?

Answer 29

Barrel becomes hot enough to ignite ordnance without inducing the firing sequence

Question 30

State the cycle of operations in a firing cycle

Answer 30

Feed, Chamber, Lock, Fire, Unlock, Extract, Eject, Cock

Question 31

Discuss loading/unloading procedures for the M9 and M11

Answer 31

Insert Magazine. Chamber a round. Decock. Loaded.

Question 32

Explain range safety rules and the duty of the Range Safety Officer

Answer 32

Keep the weapon pointed downrange. Only load the weapon on the firing line. If you have a stoppage you cannot clear yourself, raise your hand and ask for the RSO