FIREARMS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 safety features of the gun?
A
- Double action only - pressure is applied to the trigger until the hammer is released and firing pin is struck
- Firing pin safety lever - allows the pistol to fire only when the trigger is pulled entirely to the rear
- Deliberate trigger pull
- 8 - 12 lbs - Magazine disconnect
- when the magazine is not fully seated, the gun should not fire, preventing unintentional discharge when changing magazines or performing other manipulations - Disconnector
- When the slide is out of battery, the gun will not fire, preventing injury from an explosion out of the ejection port
2
Q
The “big four” fundamentals of shooting
A
- Stance
- Grip
- Sight alignment
- Trigger pull
3
Q
STANCE
x5
A
- 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 - Body
- back straight but not stiff
- neck and shoulders relaxed
- hip and shoulders square to the threat - Muscles
- relaxed to avoid trembling
- combat breathing - Head
- hold the head straight
- best vision out of centre eye - Arms
- extended straight but not locked
- push pistol out to eye level
- wrists straight
4
Q
GRIP
x5
A
GUN HAND:
- Put the pistol in the “U” of the hand as high as you can against the tang
- Extension of hand - where the finger points - the fun points
- apply pressure front to rear - do not press into the side with fingertips
- firm grip
- trigger finger to contact centre of pad
SUPPORT HAND:
- heel of hand on open portion of the grip
- wrap fingers around gun hand
- apply even pressure all around
- thumbs are parallel to one another and not touching the slide or pushing up the slide stop lever
- index finger does not go on the front of the trigger guard
5
Q
Characteristics of smith & Wesson Model 5946
A
9mm parabellum Double action only Barrel length 4" Magazine capacity 15 rounds Stainless steel Sights: tritium/night sights - adjustable
6
Q
Prior to loading any ammunition, confirm the following pertinent info:
A
- On the ammunition box
2. Check head stamp
7
Q
Approved ammunition
- training
- operational
A
Training - 147gr truncated point
Velocity: 300 m/sec (985 ft)
Operational - 147 truncated JHP Hollow Point
Velocity: 300 m/sec
8
Q
Are reloads permitted for use in RCMP issue firearms?
A
NO
9
Q
Rcmp duty shotgun
A
Remington 870 12 Gauge
10
Q
Describe Remington RCMP duty shotgun
- barrel length
- action
- choke
- magazine
- capacity
- weight
- sight
A
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
11
Q
Load for duty
x6
A
- Draw pistol quickly up on target and then returned to the low ready position.
- Retrieve a full magazine from your primary pouch, index it and inserted into the magazine well assertively.
- Cycle the action
- Perform a pinch check
- Holster the loaded pistol
- Top up your magazine pouches
12
Q
Open action reload
x4
A
- Obtain a fresh magazine first from your primary magazine pouch and index.
- Drop used magazine from the pistol to the ground
- Quickly insert the fresh magazine into the pistol, ensuring it is properly seated
- Cycle the action closed using an overhand grip
13
Q
Closed action reload
x3
A
- Obtain a fresh magazine first and index it
- Drop used magazine from the pistol to the ground
- Quickly insert fresh magazine into the pistol ensuring it is properly seated
14
Q
Tactical reload x4
A
- Obtain a fresh magazine first
- Remove and retain the partial magazine by dropping it into your support hand along with the fresh magazine
- 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
- Please the old magazine in the rear support side pocket for easy access to not place the partial magazine in a magazine pouch
15
Q
Four basic steps to render a firearm safe
A
Remove the source of ammunition open the action clear
the chamber
engage the safety, if there is one
16
Q
Describe the phase 1 stoppage
A
Tap & rack & reassess
17
Q
Phase 2 stoppage
x5
A
Seek cover Get new magazine Strip magazine Insert new magazine and tap & rack Reassess
18
Q
Phase 3 stoppage x6
A
Mechanical malfunction:
- seek cover
- lock back slide
- Strip magazine
- clear pistol
- insert new magazine and tap and rack action
- reassess
19
Q
Stage 1
x7
A
- Magazine of 14 live & one dummy round
- Five rounds standing dominant side barricade
- Two rounds standing support side barricade
- Five rounds kneeling dominant side barricade
- Closed action reload-load behind barricade & open door
- Two rounds prone
- Closed action reload and holstered
20
Q
Stage two
x3
A
- Four rounds standing unsupported
- Four rounds kneeling unsupported
- Closed action reload and holster
21
Q
Stage III
x6
A
- Shooter starts at right of Lane
Pistol drawn to low ready position - Two rounds-shift left-low ready, on command
- Two rounds-shift right-low ready, on command
- Two rounds-shift left-low ready, on command
- To rounds - shift right
- Tactical reload and holster
22
Q
Stage four
x3
A
- Two rounds to center of mass-reassess then one round to the head
- Each string begins from holster
- Close action reload and holster
23
Q
Stage five
x4
A
- Start with round in the chamber and a magazine of three rounds
- For around dominant hand only-lockback reload
- Four rounds support hand only
- Unload, clear and re-holster empty pistol
