Firearms

Question 1

Glock Definition:

Answer 1

The Glock Pistol is a

mechanically locked,

recoil operated self-loading pistol,

with inbuilt trigger, firing pin and drop safety mechanisms.

Question 2

Definition of a stoppage:

Answer 2

A stoppage is anything that prevents the pistol from firing, when the user intends that it should fire

Question 3

Unintentional Discharges:

Answer 3

Unintentional discharges are rounds fired unintentionally during weapons handling.

Three steps must occur for a firearm to discharge:

• The firearm must be a functional, working model;
• There must be a round in the chamber; and
• Someone must pull the trigger.

Question 4

Safe Direction:

Answer 4

A safe direction is a direction in which any unintentionally fired shot,

would be safely stopped and contained

with no human injury, and at most, only minimal property damage.

Question 5

4 General Safety Principals:

Answer 5

1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded;
2. Be conscious of where the muzzle of your firearm is pointed at all times; (Never allow the muzzle of your firearm to cover another human being unless it is required by your duties as a police officer);
3. Keep your finger off the trigger and on the receiver until your sights are on the target and you have decided to fire; and
4. Be sure of your target. (Know what it is, what is in line with it and what is behind it. Never fire at anything you have not positively identified)

Question 6

What are the DEGREES OF WEAPON READINESS?

Answer 6

Loaded:

Magazine containing rounds fitted, round in chamber, pistol can be fired.

Unloaded:

Magazine not fitted, no round in chamber, pistol cannot be fired.

Question 7

What are the five major parts of the Glock?

Answer 7

1. Slide
2. Barrel
3. Recoil Spring Assembly
4. Receiver
5. Magazine

Question 8

What is the functioning sequence?

Answer 8

1. FIRING - Of the chambered round
2. UNLOCKING - Of the slide
3. EXTRACTING - the fired case from the chamber
4. EJECTING - The fired case from the pistol
5. FEEDING – A round from the magazine into the chamber
6. LOCKING INTO BATTERY – Round chambered, slide locked fully forward – ready to fire
7. LOCKING OPEN (Last Shot) – Magazine follower engages slide stop lever and locks slide open

Question 9

What is the operational ammunition used?

Answer 9

Winchester

.40 S&W Calibre

165 grain

SXT controlled expansion round

Question 10

What are the 3 function checks after GLOCK REASSEMBLY?

Answer 10

1. Trigger
2. Trigger reset
3. Slide Lock

Question 11

What is the justification of using your firearm?

Answer 11

You are only justified in discharging your firearm when

there is an immediate risk to your life, or the life of someone else,

or there is an immediate risk of serious injury to you or someone else

and there is no other way of preventing the risk.

Question 12

What are the 3 safety’s on the Glock?

Answer 12

Trigger Safety

Firing pin safety: and

Drop safety

Question 13

What is the muzzle velocity?

Answer 13

320 m/s