FIREARMS

Question 1

What are the 5 safety features of the gun?

Answer 1

1. Double action only - pressure is applied to the trigger until the hammer is released and firing pin is struck
2. Firing pin safety lever - allows the pistol to fire only when the trigger is pulled entirely to the rear
3. Deliberate trigger pull
   - 8 - 12 lbs
4. Magazine disconnect
   - when the magazine is not fully seated, the gun should not fire, preventing unintentional discharge when changing magazines or performing other manipulations
5. Disconnector
   - When the slide is out of battery, the gun will not fire, preventing injury from an explosion out of the ejection port

Question 2

The “big four” fundamentals of shooting

Answer 2

1. Stance
2. Grip
3. Sight alignment
4. Trigger pull

Question 3

STANCE

x5

Answer 3

1. Feet
   - shoulder width apart
   - weight evenly distributed on balls of your feet
   - squarely facing the target or dominant foot slightly behind support side foot
   - knees slightly bent
2. Body
   - back straight but not stiff
   - neck and shoulders relaxed
   - hip and shoulders square to the threat
3. Muscles
   - relaxed to avoid trembling
   - combat breathing
4. Head
   - hold the head straight
   - best vision out of centre eye
5. Arms
   - extended straight but not locked
   - push pistol out to eye level
   - wrists straight

Question 4

GRIP

x5

Answer 4

GUN HAND:

1. Put the pistol in the “U” of the hand as high as you can against the tang
2. Extension of hand - where the finger points - the fun points
3. apply pressure front to rear - do not press into the side with fingertips
4. firm grip
5. trigger finger to contact centre of pad

SUPPORT HAND:

1. heel of hand on open portion of the grip
2. wrap fingers around gun hand
3. apply even pressure all around
4. thumbs are parallel to one another and not touching the slide or pushing up the slide stop lever
5. index finger does not go on the front of the trigger guard

Question 5

Characteristics of smith & Wesson Model 5946

Answer 5

9mm parabellum
Double action only
Barrel length 4"
Magazine capacity 15 rounds
Stainless steel
Sights: tritium/night sights - adjustable

Question 6

Prior to loading any ammunition, confirm the following pertinent info:

Answer 6

1. On the ammunition box

2. Check head stamp

Question 7

Approved ammunition

• training
• operational

Answer 7

Training - 147gr truncated point
Velocity: 300 m/sec (985 ft)
Operational - 147 truncated JHP Hollow Point
Velocity: 300 m/sec

Question 8

Are reloads permitted for use in RCMP issue firearms?

Answer 8

NO

Question 9

Rcmp duty shotgun

Answer 9

Remington 870 12 Gauge

Question 10

Describe Remington RCMP duty shotgun

• barrel length
• action
• choke
• magazine
• capacity
• weight
• sight

Answer 10

Length 18 to 20 inches smooth Bore
Action - pump
No choke
Magazine - tubular
Capacity - x4 2 3/4 shells
Weight - 3.5 kg
Sights - bead

Question 11

Load for duty

x6

Answer 11

1. Draw pistol quickly up on target and then returned to the low ready position.
2. Retrieve a full magazine from your primary pouch, index it and inserted into the magazine well assertively.
3. Cycle the action
4. Perform a pinch check
5. Holster the loaded pistol
6. Top up your magazine pouches

Question 12

Open action reload

x4

Answer 12

1. Obtain a fresh magazine first from your primary magazine pouch and index.
2. Drop used magazine from the pistol to the ground
3. Quickly insert the fresh magazine into the pistol, ensuring it is properly seated
4. Cycle the action closed using an overhand grip

Question 13

Closed action reload

x3

Answer 13

1. Obtain a fresh magazine first and index it
2. Drop used magazine from the pistol to the ground
3. Quickly insert fresh magazine into the pistol ensuring it is properly seated

Question 14

Tactical reload x4

Answer 14

1. Obtain a fresh magazine first
2. Remove and retain the partial magazine by dropping it into your support hand along with the fresh magazine
3. Insert fresh magazine into the pistol, ensuring it is properly seated tug on the newly inserted magazine with your support had prior to putting the partial magazine away
4. Please the old magazine in the rear support side pocket for easy access to not place the partial magazine in a magazine pouch

Question 15

Four basic steps to render a firearm safe

Answer 15

Remove the source of ammunition open the action clear
the chamber
engage the safety, if there is one

Question 16

Describe the phase 1 stoppage

Answer 16

Tap & rack & reassess

Question 17

Phase 2 stoppage

x5

Answer 17

Seek cover
Get new magazine
Strip magazine
Insert new magazine and tap & rack
Reassess

Question 18

Phase 3 stoppage x6

Answer 18

Mechanical malfunction:

• seek cover
• lock back slide
• Strip magazine
• clear pistol
• insert new magazine and tap and rack action
• reassess

Question 19

Stage 1

x7

Answer 19

1. Magazine of 14 live & one dummy round
2. Five rounds standing dominant side barricade
3. Two rounds standing support side barricade
4. Five rounds kneeling dominant side barricade
5. Closed action reload-load behind barricade & open door
6. Two rounds prone
7. Closed action reload and holstered

Question 20

Stage two

x3

Answer 20

1. Four rounds standing unsupported
2. Four rounds kneeling unsupported
3. Closed action reload and holster

Question 21

Stage III

x6

Answer 21

1. Shooter starts at right of Lane
   Pistol drawn to low ready position
2. Two rounds-shift left-low ready, on command
3. Two rounds-shift right-low ready, on command
4. Two rounds-shift left-low ready, on command
5. To rounds - shift right
6. Tactical reload and holster

Question 22

Stage four

x3

Answer 22

1. Two rounds to center of mass-reassess then one round to the head
2. Each string begins from holster
3. Close action reload and holster

Question 23

Stage five

x4

Answer 23

1. Start with round in the chamber and a magazine of three rounds
2. For around dominant hand only-lockback reload
3. Four rounds support hand only
4. Unload, clear and re-holster empty pistol