Chapter 2 - Handling a firearm

Question 1

Name four parts of a semi-automatic pistol

Answer 1

1) Slide
2) Safety
3) Hammer
4) Magazine

Question 2

Name four parts of a revolver

Answer 2

1) Cylinder
2) Ejector rod
3) Cylinder release
4) Hammer

Question 3

Name three parts of an SLR

Answer 3

1) Cocking handle
2) Stock
3) Fore end

Question 4

Name four parts of an MOR

Answer 4

1) Bolt
2) Bolt handle
3) Fore end
4) Stock

Question 5

Name three parts of a shotgun

Answer 5

1) Receiver
2) Feeding plate
3) Ejection port
4) Magazine tube

Question 6

List advantages of a pistol over a revolver

Answer 6

• Larger ammunition capacity
• Reloads faster
• Concealment is easier
• Faster fire rate
• Slightly lighter

Question 7

List advantages of a revolver over a pistol

Answer 7

• Fewer mechanical parts prone to failures/malfunctions
• Not ammunition sensitive
• Easier to operate than a pistol
• Limited operational input - easier to use

Question 8

List advantages of an SLR over a pistol and shotgun

Answer 8

• Larger ammunition capacity
• Faster fire rate
• More controllability
• Very accurate over long distances

Question 9

List advantages of a pistol and shotgun over an SLR

Answer 9

• Fewer mechanical parts prone to failures/malfunctions
• Less ammunition sensitive
• Shotgun is more versatile with various ammunition options
• Shotgun is more intimidating
• Pistols are easier to use for close distance or confined space

Question 10

List advantages of a shotgun over a pistol and an SLR

Answer 10

• Intimidating
• Better stopping power
• Simple to operate
• Low light conditions dont require too much accuracy with shotgun to hit a target
• Multiple functions with variety of ammunition

Question 11

List advantages of a handgun and rifle over a shotgun

Answer 11

• Larger ammunition capacities
• More accurate over distances
• Rifles are faster with more controllable fire rate
• Quicker to reload
• Less recoil

Question 12

Explain the basic functioning sequence of a semi-automatic pistol

Answer 12

1) Loaded magazine inserted into the pistol and slide racked rearwards to chamber the first cartridge
2) Trigger is squeezed which allows the hammer to move forward, striking the firing pin which strikes the primer
3) Primer explodes and sends a flash through the flash hole into the case
4) The flash ignites the propellant which causes expanding gasses to push the bullet through and out the barrel
5) Pressure forces the slide rearwards which ejects the spent case and chambers the next cartridge when moving forwards

Question 13

Explain the basic functioning sequence of an SLR

Answer 13

1) Loaded magazine inserted into the SLR and cocking handle racked rearwards to chamber the first cartridge
2) Trigger is squeezed which allows the hammer to move forward
3) Hammer strikes the firing pin
4) Pressure forces the moving parts rearwards
5) This ejects the spent case and chambers the next cartridge

Question 14

Explain the basic functioning sequence of an MOR

Answer 14

1) Loaded magazine inserted into the MOR and
2) The bolt action is opened and pulled rearwards
3) The bolt action is then pushed forward and down to lock in place and to chamber the first cartridge
4) To chamber next cartridge, bolt action must be pulled up and rearwards
5) And then pushed forward and down again.
Thereafter, repeat for every shot

Question 15

Explain the basic functioning sequence of a shotgun

Answer 15

1) Magazine tube filled with ammunition
2) Fore end release button must be held down
3) Fore end can be racked rearwards and forward
4) This chambers the first cartridge
5) Trigger is pulled which causes the firing pin to stroke the primer
Thereafter, repeat for every shot

Question 16

What should someone do before/after giving/receiving a firearm?

Answer 16

Safety precaution

Question 17

Explain the safety precaution for a semi-automatic pistol

Answer 17

1) Point the handgun in a safe direction
2) Keep finger off the trigger
3) Remove the magazine
4) Rack and lock the slide rearwards
5) Visually inspect the chamber and magazine well
6) Release the slide lock
7) If hammer fired - drop the hammer under control. If striker fired - dry shoot in a safe direction
8) Engage safety if applicable

Question 18

Explain the safety precaution for an SLR

Answer 18

1) Point the SLR in a safe direction
2) Keep finger off the trigger
3) Remove the magazine
4) Rack and lock the cocking handle rearwards
5) Visually inspect the chamber and magazine well
6) Release the coking handle
7) Take a dry shot in a safe direction and engage safety if applicable

Question 19

Explain the safety precaution for an MOR

Answer 19

1) Point the MOR in a safe direction
2) Keep finger off the trigger
3) Remove the magazine
4) Rack and lock the bolt action rearwards
5) Visually inspect the chamber and magazine well, thereafter, close the bolt
6) Take a dry shot in a safe direction and engage safety if applicable

Question 20

Explain the safety precaution for a shotgun

Answer 20

1) Point the shotgun in a safe direction
2) Keep finger off the trigger
3) Press fore end release button and rack fore end rearwards
4) Visually inspect the chamber and magazine tube
5) Push fore end forwards
6) Take a dry shot in a safe direction and engage safety if applicable

Question 21

Explain the function check for a semi-automatic pistol

Answer 21

1) Point the handgun in a safe direction
2) Rack slide rearwards to ensure hammer moves rearwards and stays in place
3) Safety engaged to ensure trigger is blocked or hammer drops in case of decocker
4) Safety catch disengaged to to ensure trigger and hammer function
5) Slide racked a few times to ensure it moves into battery

Question 22

Explain the function check for an SLR

Answer 22

1) Point the SLR in a safe direction
2) Rack the cocking handle to ensure the action functions
3) Safety engaged to ensure trigger is blocked
4) Safety disengaged to ensure trigger and hammer function
5) Cocking handle racked a few times to ensure it moves into battery

Question 23

Explain the function check for an MOR

Answer 23

1) Point the MOR in a safe direction
2) Open and close the bolt action to ensure it functions
3) Safety engaged to ensure trigger is blocked
4) Safety disengaged to ensure trigger function
5) Telescope checked to ensure reticle is in place

Question 24

Explain the function check for a shotgun

Answer 24

1) Point the shotgun in a safe direction
2) Rack fore end rearwards but should stay in place until the fore end release button is pressed
3) Open and close the action to ensure function
4) Open and close the action slowly to ensure lifter function
5) Safety engaged to ensure trigger is blocked
6) Safety disengaged to ensure trigger and hammer function

Question 25

Explain the four steps to draw a semi-automatic pistol safely

Answer 25

1) Place your hand on the handgun grip extending your trigger finger over the holster
2) Draw the firearm keeping your trigger finer extended
3) Bring the firearm up in front of your body and complete grip
4) Push firearm straight out aligning the sights with your eyes

Question 26

Explain the six steps to conduct a rapid reload of a semi-automatic pistol

Answer 26

1) Bring the elbow of your shooting hand to your side keeping the firearm underneath eye level to ensure eye contact with the attack
2) Press magazine release button and allow magazine to fall away
3) As the magazine drops, your weak hand should reach for the next magazine
4) The ammunition in the magazine should be facing down and forward to the ground. The magazine should be supported by your weak hand palm with your index finger extending to the top of the magazine to help guide it accurately into the well
5) Once magazine is inserted, use your weak hand to tap the bottom of the magazine to ensure its in place
6) Handgun is now loaded and ready to fire

Question 27

Explain the five steps to conduct a rapid reload of an SLR

Answer 27

1) Bring the SLR closer to your body keeping the SLR slightly tilted and underneath eye level to ensure eye contact with the attack
2) Press magazine release button with weak hand and allow magazine to fall away keeping the SLR slightly titled
3) As the magazine drops, your weak hand should reach for the next magazine
4) The ammunition in the magazine should be facing down and forward to the ground. The magazine should be supported by your weak hand while maintaining eye contact with attack
5) SLR is now loaded and ready to fire

Question 28

Explain the four steps to conduct a rapid reload of a shotgun

Answer 28

1) Keep the shotgun pointed at the target and remove trigger finger
2) Use your weak hand to remove cartridges from belt or pouch without disrupting eye contact with attack
3) Weak hand must guide cartridges into the magazine tube while keeping the shotgun on target
4) Shotgun is now loaded and ready to fire

Question 29

Explain the 6 steps to present a rifle slung over the strong shoulder with the muzzle upwards

Answer 29

1) Lean slightly forward while looking at the target
2) Reach with your weak hand under the right arm gripping the fore end
3) Roll the right shoulder forward to release the rifle past this point with your left hand
4) Bring the stock of rifle into your shoulder
5) Complete your grip
6) Disengage safety - rifle is ready

Question 30

Explain the 5-6 steps to present a rifle slung over the weak shoulder with the muzzle downwards

Answer 30

1) Grip the fore end with your weak hand while looking at the target
2) Roll the rifle out the right by turning your weak hand inwards
3) Bring stock of the rifle into your shoulder with your weak hand
4) Complete your grip
5) Disengage safety - firearm is ready

Question 31

List different types of handgun safeties

Answer 31

• Thumb safety
• Grip safety
• Magazine safety
• Hammer drop safety

Question 32

List different types of SLR safeties

Answer 32

• Thumb safety
• Grip safety
• Magazine safety

Question 33

List different types of MOR safeties

Answer 33

• Thumb safety
• Magazine safety

Question 34

List different types of shotgun safeties

Answer 34

Thumb safety

Question 35

Name and explain the carry conditions of a semi-automatic pistol

Answer 35

Condition 1 - loaded magazine, round in the chamber, hammer back, safety engaged
Condition 2 - loaded magazine, round in the chamber, hammer forward, safety disengaged
Condition 3 - loaded magazine, no round in the chamber, hammer forward, safety disengaged
condition 4 - no magazine, no round in the chamber, hammer forward

Question 36

Name and explain the carry conditions of an SLR

Answer 36

Condition 1 - loaded magazine, round in the chamber, safety disengaged
Condition 2 - loaded magazine, round in the chamber, safety engaged
Condition 3 - loaded magazine, no round in the chamber, safety disengaged
Condition 4 - no magazine, chamber is empty

Question 37

Name and explain the carry conditions of an MOR

Answer 37

Condition 1 - loaded magazine, round in the chamber, safety disengaged
Condition 2 - loaded magazine, round in the chamber, safety engaged
Condition 3 - loaded magazine, no round in the chamber, safety disengaged
Condition 4 - no magazine, chamber is empty

Question 38

Name and explain the carry conditions of a shotgun

Answer 38

Condition 1 - loaded magazine tube, round in the chamber, safety disengaged
Condition 2 - loaded magazine tube, round in the chamber, safety engaged
Condition 3 - loaded magazine tube, no round in the chamber, safety disengaged
Condition 4 - unloaded magazine tube, chamber is empty

Question 39

What should you check with a company regarding carry conditions?

Answer 39

Company policy

Question 40

Explain four things to do when moving with a firearm

Answer 40

1) Consider safety of self and others
2) Always maintain safe direction
3) Keep finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
4) Know your target and whats beyond it
5) Always keep your eye contact with target

Question 41

What are the two main obstacles when shooting at night or in low light conditions?

Answer 41

1) Limited/no vision
2) Sights cannot be seen

Question 42

List flash light/torch techniques for low light conditions

Answer 42

• Modified harries technique
• FBI technique
• Ayoob technique
• Mounted flash light