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1
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When studying firearms the term “BLANK” is the hand you use to shoot the firearm.

A. Pointer hand
B. Primary hand
C. Support hand
D. Shot hand

pg 143

A

B
Primary hand
“When studying firearms the term primary hand is the hand you use to shoot the firearm.

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The general rules of firearms safety include;
treating every firearm as if it were loaded, keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire, keep your firearm on safe until you intend to fire (if applicable), and what else?

A. Always have an extra magazine for emergencies
B. Always have your firearm charged and ready to fire
C. Know your target and beyond
D. Point your firearm wherever you please not matter intent to shoot

pg 143

A

C
Know your target and beyond

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This is the part of a firearm that presents the round or cartride for firing, removes the spent casing, and introduces a new round or cartridge.

A. Feeding tube
B. Ejector
C. Action
D. Extractor

pg 144

A

C
Action

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This Florida Statute addresses requirements for storing firearms safely.
A. 790.177
B. 790.104
C. 790.006
D. 790.174

pg 145

A

D
790.174

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“A person who stores or leaves on a premises under his or her control, a loaded firearm, as defined by..” What Florida Statute?
A. 790.100
B. 790.001
C. 790.085
D. 790.776

PG 145

A

B
790.001

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According to what two Florida Statutes is it “ a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable, if a person fails to store or leave a firearm in the required manner and, as a result, a minor gains access to the firearm.
A. 790.10 and 790.11
B. 775.082 and 775.083
C. 775.319 and 775.320
D. 779.88 and 779.87

pg 146

A

B
775.082 and 775.803

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What Florida Statute governs all use of force by criminal justice officers?
A. 775
B. 779
C. 776
D. 774

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A

C
776

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This Florida Statute identifies two general areas in which an officer’s use of force is justified: to apprehend a subject and make an arrest, or to defend self or others. Some examples include (1) Which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to defend himself or herself or another from bodily harm while making the arrest; (2) When necessarily commited in retaking felons who have escaped
A. 776.06
B. 776.07
C. 776.05
D. 776.04

pg 147

A

C
776.05

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BLANK is force that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm.
A. Non-lethal force
B. Deadly force
C. Less lethal force
D. A & B

pg 148

A

B
Deadly force

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This Florida Statute states:
“The term “deadly force”. . . includes, but is not limited to:
(a) firing of a firearm in the direction of the person to be arrested, even though no intent exists to kill or inflict great bodily harm; and
(b) The firing of a firearm at a vehicle in which the person to be arrested is riding.”
A. 776.06
B. 776.07
C. 776.04
D. 776.05

PG 148

A

A
776.06

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This Florida Statute states:
“A correctional officer or other law enforcement officer is justified in the use of force including deadly force, which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to prevent the escape from a penal institution of a person whom the officer resonably believes to be lawfully detained….”
A. 776.04
B. 776.07
C.776.06
D. 776.05

PG 148

A

B
776.07

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What part of ammunition is this?

The portion of the cartridge that becomes a projectile when in flight.
A. Round
B. Rim
C. Headstamp
D. Bullet

pg 149

A

D
Bullet

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What part of ammunition is this?

The metal or plastic container that holds all parts of a round of ammunition: primer, powder, and bullet.
A. Round
B. Case/casing
C. Primer
D. Rim

pg 149

A

B
Case/casing

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What part of ammunition is this?

Markings found on the head of ammunition that indicate cailber or gauge and identify manufacturer.
A. Round
B. Powder
C. Headstamp
D. Rim

pg 149

A

C
Headstamp

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What part of ammunition is this?

Propellant used in most firearms; it produces a large volume of gas when ignited.
A. Primer
B. Powder
C. Rim
D. Bullet

pg 149

A

B
Powder

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What part of ammunition is this?

Mixture used to ignite the propellant or powder.
A. Primer
B. Powder
C. Rim
D. Headstamp

pg 149

A

A
Primer

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What part of ammunition is this?

The edge on the base of a cartridge case that stops the progress of the case into the chamber.
A. Case/casing
B. Bullet
C. Round
D. Rim

pg 149

A

D
Rim

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What part of ammunition is this?

The complete ammunition cartridge that contains all parts of ammunition.
A. Case/casing
B. Round
C. Rim
D. Headstamp

pg 149

A

B
Round

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What is a measurement used to identify different cartridge and projectile sizes? It is determined by the measuring the diameter of the bose (the inside of the barrel) of the firearm.
A. Gauge
B. Potency
C. Power
D. Caliber

pg 150

A

D
Caliber

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What is a measure of shotgun bores derived from the number of bore-sized balls of lead per pound?
A. Gauge
B. Potency
C. Power
D. Caliber

pg 150

A

A
Gauge

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21
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Abnormalities or defects to look for when inspecting ammunition include the following except:
A. scrape
B. crack
C. corrosion
D. dent

pg 150

A

B
crack

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What ammunition abnormality or defect is this?

An indentation in the case that may weaken the case wall; occurs when a layer of the case wall has been scratched or torn away.
A. dent
B. scrape
C. corrosion
D. puncture

pg 150

A

B
scrape

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What ammunition abnormality or defect is this?

A dimple or depression in the case.
A. dent
B. scrape
C. corrosion
D. puncture

pg 150

A

A
dent

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What ammunition abnormality or defect is this?

A layering on the case with oxidation or foreign material, such as mold, fungi, congealed oil, and lubricants.
A. dent
B. scrape
C. corrosion
D. puncture

pg 150

A

C
corrosion

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What ammunition abnormality or defect is this?

An actual opening in the case body.
A. dent
B. scrape
C. corrosion
D. puncture

150

A

D
Puncture

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26
Q

Proper handling of ammunition safely includes:
A. Using reloads for duty ammunition
B. Using solvents and lubricants when handling ammunition
C. Using only ammunition from a reputable manufacturer
D. Placing your ammunition in the radio holder of the patrol vehicle

pg 151

A

C
Using only ammunition from a reputable manufacturer

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27
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This term refers to either the semiautomatic pistol or the revolver.
A. handgun
B. pistol
C. weapon
D. firearm

pg 152

A

A
Handgun

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What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

The part of the frame that protects the trigger.
A. receiver
B. trigger guard
C. trigger
D. front strap

pg 152 - 153

A

B
trigger guard

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29
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What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

This activates the pistol’s operation.
A. trigger
B. slide
C. action
D. muzzle/barrel

pg 152 - 153

A

A
trigger

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30
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What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

The device that locks the slide in the open position.
A. slide lock
B. de-cocker
C. slide stop
D. frame

pg 152 - 153

A

C
slide stop

pg 152 - 153

31
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

The device that allows quick and simple fieldstripping.
A. slide stop
B. hammer
C. trigger guard
D. slide lock

pg 152 - 153

A

D
slide lock

pg 152 - 153

32
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

This houses the firing pin, barrel, recoil spring, sights, and extractor.
A. frame
B. slide
C. back strap
D. muzzle/barrel

pg 152 - 153

A

B
slide

pg 152 - 153

33
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

This is located on the rear of the slide; used to bring the firearm into alignment for accuracy.
A. rear sight
B. front sight
C. accessory rail
D. hammer

pg 152 - 153

A

A
rear sight

pg 152 - 153

34
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

This provides a path for the fired bullet.
A. slide
B. de-cocker
C. back strap
D. muzzle/barrel

pg 152 - 153

A

D
muzzle/barrel

pg 152 - 153

35
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

This releases the magazine from the frame (magazine well)
A. frame
B. magazine release
C. slide
D. takedown lever

pg 152 - 153

A

B
magazine release

pg 152 - 153

36
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

This strikes the primer or firing pin to ignite the propellant and fire the round.
A. action
B. slide
C. hammer
D. trigger

pg 152 - 153

A

C
hammer

pg 152 - 153

37
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

The portion of the grip that allows the fingers of the shooting hand to rest.
A. back strap
B. front straps
C. frame
D. front sight

pg 152 - 153

A

B
front strap

pg 152 - 153

38
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

Located on the front of the slide; used to bring the firearm into alighnment for accuracy.
A. rear sight
B. slide
C. front sight
D. muzzle/barrel

pg 152 - 153

A

C
front sight

pg 152 - 153

39
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

This holds the internal parts, as well as the slide assembly
A. frame
B. slide
C. front strap
D. takedown lever

pg 152 - 153

A

A
frame

pg 152 - 153

40
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

The mechanism that safely de-cocks the pistol, releasing the spring tenson on the cocked hammer or striker without allowing them to reach the round.
A. slide stop
B. muzzle/barrel
C. de-cocker
D. back strap

pg 152 - 153

A

C
de-cocker

pg 152 - 153

41
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

The portion of the grip that is placed in the palm of the shooting hand.
A. back strap
B. magazine release
C. accessory rail
D. front strap

pg 152 - 153

A

A
back strap

pg 152 - 153

42
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol is this?

Provides space for lighting and sighting devices
A. frame
B. trigger guard
C. front strap
D. accessory rail

pg 152 - 153

A

D
accessory rail

pg 152 - 153

43
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol magazine is this?

Activates the slide stop and pushes the round up to be stripped off by the forward movement of the slide.
A. spring
B. magazine insert
C. follower
D. magazine tube

pg 154

A

C
follower

PG 154

44
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol magazine is this?

This holds the spring and follower in the magazine.
A. Magazine insert
B. Magazine tube
C. spring
D. Butt plate

pg 154

A

D
Butt plate

pg 154

45
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol magazine is this?

Keeps the floor/butt plate secure and prevents dirt and debris from entering the magazine.
A. spring
B. magazine tube
C. magazine insert
D. follower

pg 154

A

C
magazine insert

pg 154

46
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol magazine is this?

Holds the internal components in place, including the ammunition.
A. follower
B. spring
C. magazine floor
D. magazine tube

pg 154

A

D
magazine tube

pg 154

47
Q

What part of the semiautomatic pistol magazine is this?

What pushes the follower up?
A. spring
B. follower
C. magazine insert
D. magazine tube

pg 154

A

A
spring

pg 154

48
Q

A semiautomatic pistol functions by using the energy from the “blank” of a single round of ammunition to extract and “blank” a fired cartridge from the pistols chamber.
A. action, extract
B. recoil, extract
C. action, eject
D. recoil, eject

pg 155

A

D
recoil, eject
A semiautomatic pistol functions by using the energy from the “recoil” of a single round of ammunition to extract and “eject” a fired cartridge from the pistols chamber.

pg 155

49
Q

When performing a function check on a semiautomatic pistol you would do all of the following except:
A. load, feed and chamber, lock
B. fire, unlock & extract
C. eject & cock, feed & chamber
D. None of the above

pg 156

A

D
none of the above

pg 156

50
Q

When drawing your handgun where do your keep your hand on the backstrap?
A. high
B. low
C. centered
D. Shooter’s preference

pg 159

A

A
high

pg 159

51
Q

The ability to control the movement of the handgun when it fires, allowing the sights to return on target in a predictable pattern without having to adjust your grip between shots.
A. trigger control
B. recoil management
C. handgun retention
D. grip

pg 160

A

B
recoil management

pg 160

52
Q

This is a condition that prevents a firearm from operating properly.
A. malfunction
B. squib load
C. trigger control
D. All of the above

pg 165

A

A
malfunction

pg 165

53
Q

What type of malfunction is this?

This occurs when the primer ignites and there is no burn or only partial burn of the powder.
A. failure to fire
B. double feed
C. stovepipe
D. squib load

pg 165

A

D
squib load

pg 165

54
Q

What type of malfunction is this?

This occurs when the trigger is pulled, but the round fails to detonate.
A. failure to fire
B. failure to feed
C. double feed
D. failure to eject

pg 166

A

A
Failure to fire

pg 166

55
Q

What type of malfunction is this?

This occurs when the pistol fails to extract a spent casing from its chamber.
A. failure to fire
B. failure to feed
C. failure to extract
D. failure to eject

pg 166

A

C
Failure to extract

pg 166

56
Q

What type of malfunction is this?

This occurs when the cartridge fails to feed into the chamber.
A. failure to fire
B. failure to feed
C. failure to eject
D. double feed

pg 166

A

B
Failure to feed

pg 166

57
Q

What type of malfunction is this?

Often called a stovepipe, this occurs when a fired cartridge does not completely eject.
A. failure to fire
B. failure to feed
C. failure to extract
D. failure to eject

pg 166

A

D
Failure to eject

58
Q

What type of malfunction is this?

This occurs when a round fails to extract from the chamber and is met with a new round that is being fed from the magazine.
A. failure to fire
B. failure to feed
C. double feed
D. failure to extract

pg 166

A

C
Double feed

pg 166

59
Q

This is the posture a shooter assumes while firing a weapon.
A. stance
B. fighting stance
C. interview stance
D. kneeling stance

pg 171

A

A
Stance

60
Q

This is the relationship of the front and rear sight with the shoot’s eye(s).
A. sight picture
B. rear sight
C. sight alignment
D. sight accuracy

pg 174

A

C
Sight alignment

61
Q

This is the relationship between the eye, front sight, rear sight, and the target.
A. sight picture
B. rear sight
C. sight alignment
D. sight accuracy

pg 174

A

A
Sight picture

62
Q

This is the tecnique used when you cannot use the sights on your firearm or you have no time to align the sight properly.
A. recoil management
B. hip shooting
C. point shooting
D. follow-through

pg 175

A

C
point shooting

63
Q

This results when the trigger finger presses the trigger straight back with increasing yet constant and steady pressure until the firearm discharges.
A. trigger control
B. follow-through
C. recoil management
D. point shooting

pg 175

A

A
trigger control

64
Q

Follow-through requires you to:
-Maintain sight alignment before, during, and after firing a round; and what else?
A. Maintain roper stance, grip, and finger placement on the trigger
B. Have constant vigilance, and never lose sight of your target
C. Acquire sight picture, and to reestablish it each timre you fire a weapon.
D. Both A and C

pg 175

A

D
Both A and C

Maintain roper stance, grip, and finger placement on the trigger
&
Acquire sight picture, and to reestablish it each timre you fire a weapon.

65
Q

The four flashlight techniques include the following except:
A. Chapman technique
B. FBI technique
C. Ayoob technique
D. Neck index

pg 177 - 178

A

A
Chapman technique

66
Q

Cleaning tool are blank specific.
A. guage
B. caliber
C. make and model
D. not

pg 179

A

B
caliber

67
Q

When cleaning a semiautomatic pistol pay special attention to the following parts except:
A. magazines
B. slide
C. front and back straps
D. bore

pg 180

A

C
Front and back straps
Total parts include:
magazines, bore, recoil spring and guide, slide, extractor, and firing pin hole

68
Q

This is any object or obstacle that creates a bullet-resistant barrier between you and a threat.
A. concealment
B. cover
C. barricade
D. Both A & B

A

B
cover

pg 182

69
Q

This is any object or group of objects that create a visual barrier between you and a threat but may not stop a projectile.
A. concealment
B. cover
C. barricade
D. Both A & B

pg 182

A

A
Concealment

70
Q

Things to consider when choosing appropriate cover include size, density, and what else?
A. location
B. deterioration
C. versatility
D. Both A & C

pg 182 - 183

A

D
Both A & C
Location, versatility

71
Q

BLANK is a position behind cover.
A. concealment
B. cover
C. barricade position
D. Both A & B

A

C
barricade position

pg 184

72
Q

The OODA in the OODA loop decision cycle stands for what?
A. Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
B. Observe, Overlook, Decide, Aim
C. Optics Only Determine Action
D. Original Officer Defense Acts.

pg 189

A

A
Observe, Orient, Decide, Act

73
Q
A

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