firearms Flashcards
Describe the proper method of checking the condition of a revolver
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.
Describe the proper method of checking the condition of a semiautomatic pistol
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.
List the four (4) of the Cardinal Rules of safe firearms handling.
Desired Response:
- 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.
List and describe the proper actions to be taken in the event of: A misfire.
the failure of a primer to ignite the powder
charge.
Tap the magazine and rack the slide
List and describe the proper actions to be taken in the event of: A squib load
“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
List at least two (2) places to safely store a weapon in the home.
Keyless entry boxes
Substantial metal box up high on a shelf, in a closet, etc.
List one (1) method of securing a weapon so that it cannot be fired easily.
Trigger locks.
Store unloaded weapon and ammo separately.
The seven (7) fundamentals of shooting are:
- Proper Stance.
- Proper Grip.
- Proper Sight Alignment.
- Proper Sight Picture.
- Trigger Control.
- Breath Control.
- Follow Through
Describe the sequential movement of the trigger, hammer, and cylinder, in proper sequence, for a revolver during:
* Single action fire;
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.
Describe the sequential movement of the trigger, hammer, and cylinder, in proper
sequence, for a revolver during: Double action fire.
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.
List two types of reloads.
c. Voluntary (tactical) Reload
d. Involuntary (combat) Reload
STAGE I (25 yards)
- rounds standing, strong side barricade, strong-hand
6 rounds standing, offside barricade, strong-hand
Time Limit: 60 seconds
STAGE II (*15 yards)
3rounds right side low barricade kneeling position
3 rounds left side low barricade kneeling position
* (35 seconds for outdoor range)
STAGE Ill (7 Yards) (Three Phases)
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)
STAGE IV (4 Yards) (Two Phases)
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.
STAGE V (2 Yards)
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.
The decision to use force must be based on _________ & ________,
not on emotion.
reasonableness and necessity
Force should be used only when it is reasonable to believe that it is
___________
immediately necessary.
An officer must know the _______ issued for his use.
weapons
An officer must avoid the use of unnecessary _________
menacing actions.
A weapon should generally not be fired from or at a______
moving vehicle.
Before arriving at the scene of a potentially dangerous and highly charged
situation, an officer should think about possible developments and his
reactions to ____________
different situations.
An officer may not use force merely to prevent the use of offensive or insulting _______
words.
In general, the use of deadly force is not authorized merely to ________, but only when the safety of________ is in jeopardy.
protect property
human beings
