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1
Q

Describe the proper method of checking the condition of a revolver

A

point it in a safe direction
push the cylinder release
open the cylinder
Visually inspect all chambers to see if there are any rounds in any cylinders.

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2
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Describe the proper method of checking the condition of a semiautomatic pistol

A

remove the magazine by pressing the magazine release button.

While gripping the pistol in your strong-hand, pull the slide back and lock it to the rear.

visually inspect the chamber to be sure that it is empty.

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3
Q

List the four (4) of the Cardinal Rules of safe firearms handling.
Desired Response:

A
  • Always treat all firearms as if they were loaded.
  • Never point the muzzle at anything you aren’t willing to destroy .
  • Never put your finger near the trigger until you are ready to fire.
  • Always be sure of your target, and what is behind / in front of it.
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4
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List and describe the proper actions to be taken in the event of: A misfire.

A

the failure of a primer to ignite the powder
charge.

Tap the magazine and rack the slide

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5
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List and describe the proper actions to be taken in the event of: A squib load

A

“squib load” or “primer load” :
Is used to describe a cartridge in which no powder charge has been loaded.

Unload the firearm
Disassemble the firearm
Safety exam the barrel

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6
Q

List at least two (2) places to safely store a weapon in the home.

A

Keyless entry boxes
Substantial metal box up high on a shelf, in a closet, etc.

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7
Q

List one (1) method of securing a weapon so that it cannot be fired easily.

A

Trigger locks.

Store unloaded weapon and ammo separately.

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8
Q

The seven (7) fundamentals of shooting are:

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  • Proper Stance.
  • Proper Grip.
  • Proper Sight Alignment.
  • Proper Sight Picture.
  • Trigger Control.
  • Breath Control.
  • Follow Through
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9
Q

Describe the sequential movement of the trigger, hammer, and cylinder, in proper sequence, for a revolver during:
* Single action fire;

A

Hammer manually drawn back; Cylinder rotates causing cartridge to align with bore and firing mechanism Cylinder-stop locks cylinder in position

Trigger travels to rear reengaging the sear and sear notch locking into single action

Trigger pressure will release action mechanism; Hammer falls forward and strikes firing mechanism causing the revolver to fire and go into double action position.

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10
Q

Describe the sequential movement of the trigger, hammer, and cylinder, in proper
sequence, for a revolver during: Double action fire.

A

Exerting Pressure on the trigger, the hammer is pulled to the rear; At the same time, the cylinder rotates a cartridge into alignment; Cylinder-stop locks cylinder in
position

When trigger reaches full rear travel, the hammer is released and falls forward;

The firing mechanism strikes the primer of the cartridge causing the
revolver to fire and go into double action position.

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11
Q

List two types of reloads.

A

c. Voluntary (tactical) Reload
d. Involuntary (combat) Reload

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12
Q

STAGE I (25 yards)

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  1. rounds standing, strong side barricade, strong-hand
    6 rounds standing, offside barricade, strong-hand
    Time Limit: 60 seconds
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13
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STAGE II (*15 yards)

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3rounds right side low barricade kneeling position
3 rounds left side low barricade kneeling position
* (35 seconds for outdoor range)

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14
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STAGE Ill (7 Yards) (Three Phases)

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Phase I
6 rounds strong-hand only from holster (10 seconds)

Phase II
6. rounds off-hand only from ready gun (10 seconds)

Phase Ill
6 rounds standing
mandatory reload
6 rounds kneeling (25 seconds)

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15
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STAGE IV (4 Yards) (Two Phases)

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Phase I
Fire 3 rounds. One or two hands(3 seconds)
(2 rounds to body mass, and 1 round to the head)
Instinct shooting technique from the holster with one step to the right AFTER rounds are
fired. Ready gun

Phase II
Fire 3 rounds. One or two hands (3 seconds)
(2 rounds to body mass and 1 round to head)
Instinct shooting technique from the holster with one step to the left AFTER rounds are
fired. Ready gun and return to original position. Headshot is OPTIONAL. Repeat once
and holster.

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16
Q

STAGE V (2 Yards)

A

Fire 2 rounds - One or two hands (6 seconds).
Close quarter shooting position from the holster, with one full step to the rear.
Repeat twice.

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17
Q

The decision to use force must be based on _________ & ________,
not on emotion.

A

reasonableness and necessity

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18
Q

Force should be used only when it is reasonable to believe that it is
___________

A

immediately necessary.

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19
Q

An officer must know the _______ issued for his use.

A

weapons

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20
Q

An officer must avoid the use of unnecessary _________

A

menacing actions.

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21
Q

A weapon should generally not be fired from or at a______

A

moving vehicle.

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22
Q

Before arriving at the scene of a potentially dangerous and highly charged
situation, an officer should think about possible developments and his
reactions to ____________

A

different situations.

23
Q

An officer may not use force merely to prevent the use of offensive or insulting _______

A

words.

24
Q

In general, the use of deadly force is not authorized merely to ________, but only when the safety of________ is in jeopardy.

A

protect property
human beings

25
Q

Knowing the parts of the shotgun and their role in the functioning of the shotgun
is important for proper _________, ______ and _______.

A

manipulation, safety and shooting.

26
Q

The ______ is the part of the shotgun where the projectile/bullet exits the barrel.

A

muzzle

27
Q

If it is functioning properly, the______ prevents an accidental discharge by
keeping the trigger from operating.

A

safety

28
Q

The ________ is used to release the forearm/fore-end.

A

slide release

29
Q

General Safety Rule for carrying the shotgun on the range is ______,______,_____

A

slide back
safety on
muzzle up

30
Q

When fired, the projectile comes out of the _____ of the shotgun.

A

muzzle

31
Q

If it is functioning properly, the ______ can keep the shotgun from firing if the
trigger is accidentally pulled.

A

safety

32
Q

The ______ is the component that allows the shooter to pull the slide to the
rear.

A

slide release

33
Q

The most important step in the disassembly of the shotgun is to be sure that the
shotgun is completely ______ and______.

A

unloaded
safe

34
Q

The barrel should be checked during ________, ________for obstructions.

A

cleaning and periodically

35
Q

If they become rusted, the_____,_____ and ______ can be difficult to function.

A

safety
slide release
Bolt

36
Q

Designed to disable the object (door hinge, lock) it hits and then
disperse into a relatively harmless powder. Though designed not to endanger people behind or around a door, a breaching round is easily lethal if fired directly at a human target.

A

breaching

37
Q

Designed as a single large sized projectile that can be fired accurately
with more range than buckshot, but without the range concerns of a modern rifle.

A

slug

38
Q

Designed as a delivery method to disperse a Chemical Agent using
the propellant of the round.

A

chemical

39
Q

Designed to be used as a flash bang device when using an actual
flash bang device is not practical.

A

Distraction

40
Q

Designed to deliver multiple projectiles while firing one single round.

A

buck shot

41
Q

Designed to provide a painful blow without penetrating the skin
significantly or causing severe injury. Can be lethal if used improperly.

A

Less Lethal

42
Q

Assembly loading would take place after ____,_____ or during the
_______ Course.

A

cleaning
inspection
POST Course

43
Q

Shotgun rounds are loaded in the ________.

A

magazine tube

44
Q

During assembly loading the safety is in the ______ position.

A

on

45
Q

The slide should be in the ______ closed position.

A

forward/bolt

46
Q

When an officer is involved in a shooting incident and has shot all the rounds out
of his shotgun, he must ______ to continue his response.

A

combat load

47
Q

During combat loading, the first round is loaded into the ______.

A

chamber

48
Q

During combat loading the _____ should be pointed at the area of the threat.

A

muzzle

49
Q

It is necessary to unload the shotgun before cleaning, inspection, or after deployment and a round was _____ but not _____

A

chambered
fired

50
Q

_____ are fired from the 50yard line in the slug phase of the POST Shotgun course

A

Slugs

51
Q

are fired during the slug phase of the P.O.S.T. Shotgun Course.

A

Two slugs

52
Q

_____ rounds of buckshot are shot at the 25yard line during the buckshot phase of
the P.O.S.T. Shotgun Course.

A

Five

53
Q

_____ rounds of buckshot are assembly loaded at the 25 yard line phase of the
P.O.S.T. Shotgun Course.

A

Two

54
Q

_____ rounds of buckshot are combat loaded at the 15yard line phase of the
P.O.S.T. Shotgun Course.

A

Five

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