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Guna Flashcards

1
Q

Why do people say hammer fired guns are safer?

A

Because you are able to decock the hammer , you are unlikely to accidentally discharge the weapon

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2
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Another reason external hammer is safer?

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You can see the visible state of the hammer so that you will know the exact position the firearm is

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3
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What type of action is used more for concealed carry?

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Striker action, bc it guns with striker a ton dont have an external hammer that can get caught on a holster or pocket

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4
Q

Are 1911 semi autos striker or hammer fire?

A

Hammer

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5
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Do all hammer fired weapons have external hammers?

A

No, some are internal and you cant see

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6
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What does a striker fired gun have instead of a hammer?

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An internal bar or long rod called a “Striker Bar”

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7
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1911 vs 2011 build

A

the way the frame is designed. On the1911, the frame and grip are one piece. On the2011, the frame is one piece and the grip/trigger guard subassembly is another.

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What should you know about your grip options with a 2011 as opposed to a 1911?

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your grip options with the 2011 is limited because it is a polymer/steel hybrid.

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9
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2011 vs 1911 mag capacity

A

2011 has double stack

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10
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STI

A

a big manufacturer of semi-customguns

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SVI

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Another big manufacturer of semi-customguns

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12
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Ipsc

A

International practical shooting confederation

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13
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Metal vs polymer frame guns?

A

Metal is better for recoil, polymer is lighter (and hence easier for concealed carry)

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14
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Reloading for Sig Sauer P226 9mm

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If you reload or plan to, the SIG will also have some advantages since you can use lead bullets, and it’s probalby better on the brass.

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15
Q

Service life of Ruger P-Series

A

20000 rounds

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16
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Two main sights of iron sights

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Open and aperture

17
Q

What are open sights?

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Typically just a notch for a rear sight and front post

18
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What situations do open sights work better?

A

Where the rear site is farther from the shooter, e.g handguns or ak47s (which has its sites very far forward)

19
Q

What type of sites do shotguns have?

A

Bead sights (usually just a bead fixed to the end of the barrell)

20
Q

Different types of handguns

A

Single action revolver, double action revolver, and semi auto pistol

21
Q

What most people call a bullet is actually a what?

A

a “round” (like a “round” of drinks) or “cartridge.” But you’ll still hear people use the word “bullet” as slang for the whole package.

22
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What is casing usually made out of?

A

Brass, steel, or plastic

23
Q

What is primer like?

A

a little spark plug that ignites the gunpowder inside the casing

24
Q

What is inside casing?

A

Gunpowder

25
Q

What is on the back of the casing?

A

Primer

26
Q

What happens when you pull the trigger of a gun?

A

a spring-loaded piece of metal strikes the back of the round on something called the primer

27
Q

What happens when the primer is struck?

A

causes a spark inside the casing where the gunpowder is held, creating an explosion

28
Q

Parts of a round

A

Case, primer, bullet, propellant, rim

29
Q

GI

A

Government issued

30
Q

ACP

A

Automatic Colt Pistol

31
Q

Grain

A

refers to the projectile’s mass or weight, not the weight of the entire round

32
Q

Round vs cartridge

A

Same thing

33
Q

97/3 rule

A

97% of people can be handled with avoidance and de escalation, 3% have to be handled with force or death

34
Q

How many grains in an ounce?

A

437.5

35
Q

Full metal jacket round

A

a soft leadbullet that’s been encasedin a hardermetal

36
Q

What types of rounds to use and when?

A

a soft leadbulletthat’s been encasedin ahardermetal

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