Firearm Skills

Question 1

What are the guidelines behind the “21 Foot Guideline”?

Answer 1

• The average officer can draw, from a level two holster, and fire one unsighted shot in 1.5 seconds.
• The average suspect can cover 21’ between 1.5 and 1.7 seconds ( The slowest at 2.5 seconds)
• Always try and put an obstacle between you and the suspect (i.e., a table, chair, vehicle, ect.)

Question 2

What is the goal of “Tactical Use of Cover”?

Answer 2

• Minimizing your exposure to the threat

- Maximizing your ability to protect yourself and take the action necessary to successfully end the situation.

Question 3

What is the difference between cover and concealment?

Answer 3

Cover:

• Provides protection from oncoming fire.
• Can deteriorate rapidly and should be considered “consumable”. It may stop one or two rounds but not multiple rounds. Be ready to move if you have to.

Concealment:

• Hides all parts of the body but does not provide protection from incoming rounds.
• Concealment should be considered temporary, use it as you move to cover.

Question 4

What is the best way to utilize cover?

Answer 4

• Keep distance between you and your cover. You don’t need to “hug” the cover for it to be effective.
• Don’t extend your weapon be on the cover. You don’t know what’s on the other side.

Question 5

What is important to remember when shooting around or over cover?

Answer 5

• Shooting around exposes less of you but decreases your view.
• Shooting over exposes more of your body while increasing your view.

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of criminal justice firearms training?

Answer 6

• To protect human life

Question 7

What are the major components of a cartridge?

Answer 7

• Bullet
• Case
• Powder
• Primer

Question 8

What is the maximum range of a bullet?

Answer 8

The greatest distance that the bullet can travel.

Question 9

What is the maximum effective range of a bullet?

Answer 9

The greatest distance at which the weapon and the shooter can expect to fire with accuracy.

Question 10

What is the typical maximum range for a handgun round?

Answer 10

Approximately 1800 yards or one mile.

Question 11

What are the basic components of a semi automatic handgun?

Answer 11

• Frame
• Slide
• Barrel
• Magazine
• Recoil spring & slide assembly

Question 12

What are the safe unloading procedures for a semi automatic handgun?

Answer 12

• Remove magazine
• Clear the chamber
• Visually inspect
• Check at least 3 times

Question 13

What is the primary reason for proper firearms care and cleaning?

Answer 13

RELIABILITY

Question 14

What are the four times when you should clean your firearm?

Answer 14

• When new
• After shooting
• Monthly
• As necessary

Question 15

What are the five fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 15

• Grip
• Trigger controll
• Sighting (Sight alignment)
• Stance
• Breathing

Question 16

What are the cardinal rules for firearm safety?

Answer 16

• Never point a firearm at a person unless you are justified and willing to kill
• Treat all firearms as if they’re loaded
• Be sure of your target and backstop
• Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until sites are on target in the decision is made to shoot

Question 17

What are causes of defective ammo?

Answer 17

• Hard or high primers
• Weak case
• Contamination by oil or solvent
• Factory error
• “Squid Load” (Insufficient or no powder charge)

Question 18

Disassembly of a semi automatic handgun is limited to…?

Answer 18

• Magazine
• Slide
• Barrel
• Recoil spring
• Recoil spring guide