Glock Flashcards
Characteristics of the flock
9mm
Semiautomatic
Magazine fed
Double action
Recoil operated
Main parts of the glock
Barrel
Slide
Receiver
Recoil spring
Magazine
Glock safety
Trigger safety - stops the trigger from moving without being pulled
Firing pin safety - blocks the firing pin from moving forward
Drop safety - the trigger engages the rear portion of the firing pin and prevents it from moving forward
Lethal force guidelines
a) in self defence or defence of others against imminent threat of death or serious injury
b) to prevent the perpetration of a particularly serious crime involving grave threat to life
c) to arrest a person presenting such a danger and resisting their authority or to prevent his/her escape
d) when less extreme means are insufficient to achieve these objectives