Firearms Flashcards
1
Q
Safe Direction
A
Any direction whereby, should an unintentional discharge occur, no loss of life, no personal injury and minimal property damage will occur
2
Q
Components of a cartridge
A
- Projectile (bullet)
- Powder
- Primer
- Casing
3
Q
Pistol Firing Sequence
A
- Fire
- Extract
- Eject
- Feed
4
Q
Proving Safe
A
- Check for source of ammunition (and remove)
- Draw into tuck & isosceles
- Rack x3
- visually/physically inspect chamber/feed path
- Transfer to support hand, inspect bore
- Transfer to weapon hand, rack, and holster
- Sweep and tug into interview stance
5
Q
Five Shooting Fundamentals
A
- Stance
- Grip
- Sight Alignment/ Sight Picture
- Trigger Manipulation
- Follow through
6
Q
Shooting for ___ incapacitation
A
Rapid
7
Q
Causes of Stoppages
A
S - shooter
A - ammunition
M - mechanical
8
Q
Firearms safety Rules
A
- Handle all firearms as loaded
- Be aware of your muzzle direction at all times
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire
- Be certain of your target and surroundings
