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Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun Flashcards

1
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What is the main purpose of a safe direction?

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The firearm is pointed so that even if an accidental discharge took place, it would not cause injury or damage

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2
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Describe a safe direction if indoors:

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Choose the thickest wall and aim at a corner, ground first

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3
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Describe a safe direction of outdoors:

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45° angle to a soft surface, not water

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4
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Name four golden rules of safety to always abide bar:

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– Always, point a firearm in a safe direction
– Always, keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
– Always, treat a firearm as if it is loaded
– Always, be sure of your target and what is beyond it

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5
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Name one rule applicable to public safety:

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Never handle a firearm in public unnecessarily

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6
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Name one rule applicable to personal safety:

A

Always know the condition of your firearm

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7
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Name two types of handguns:

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– Pistols
– Revolvers

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8
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Fill out the missing parts for a pistol:

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– Hammer
– Grip
– Magazine release
– Muzzle
– Front sight

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9
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Fill out the missing parts for a revolver:

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– Rear site
– Cylinder release
– Trigger guard
– Ejector rod
– Front sight

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10
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Name 4 main parts of a semi-automatic pistol:

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– Frame
– Barrel
– Slide
– Action

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11
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Name 2 types of Revolver Actions:

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– Single
– Double

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12
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Fill out the missing parts for a rifle:

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– Muzzle
– Fore-end
– Trigger guard
– Butt
– Bolt handle

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13
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Fill out the missing parts for a semi automatic shotgun:

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– Front sight
– Magazine tube
– Lever
– Stock
– Ejection Port

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14
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Name 3 main parts of a manually operated rifle:

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– Receiver
– Barrel
– Action

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15
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Fill out the missing parts for a pump action shotgun:

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– Front sight (Bead)
– Muzzle
– Magazine tube
– Stock
– Rear sight (Bead)
– Receiver

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16
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Fill out the missing parts for a semi-auto shotgun:

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– Ejection port
– Cocking handle
– Muzzle
– Trigger guard
– Stock

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17
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Fill out the missing parts for a double barrel shotgun:

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– Cartridge chambers
– Barrels
– Trigger guard
– Butt

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18
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Name three parts of a shotgun:

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– Receiver
– Barrel
– Action

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19
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What should a person do when receiving a firearm from another person:

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Safety precaution

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20
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What is the first two steps of loading or unloading a firearm?

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– Step one: identify and point the muzzle in a safe direction
– Step two: keep your finger away from the trigger

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21
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Name two different types of safeties for a handgun:

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– Thumb safety (lever or button safety)
– Grip safety

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22
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Name two different types of safeties for a manually operated rifle:

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– Thumb safety (lever or button safety)
– Magazine safety

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23
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Name one type of safety for shotgun:

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– Thumb safety (lever or button safety)

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24
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Name and explain a Kari condition of a semi automatic pistol:

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Condition one – a fully loaded magazine inserted a cartridge in the chamber, the hammer is cocked back and the safety device engaged

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25
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Name and explain a carry condition of a revolver:

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Condition one – the revolver cylinder is filled with cartridge and the cylinder is closed with a hammer forward

26
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Name and explain a carry condition of a manually operated rifle:

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Condition one – a fully loaded magazine inserted, a cartridge in the chamber and safety catch is disengaged

27
Q

Explain what Kari condition should be applied when transporting your shotgun?

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It should be in a bag in an unloaded condition, no live ammunition in the chambers or magazine tube

28
Q

Name four components of a complete cartridge for a handgun and a manually operated rifle:

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– Case
– Primer
– Powder
– Bullet

29
Q

Name five component of a complete cartridge for shotgun:

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– Case
– Primer
– Powder
– Wad
– Pellets

30
Q

Explain the function of a case:

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The case is the container for the other components of a complete cartridge

31
Q

Name the firing sequence of the cartridge for a handgun, and a manually operated rifle:

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1 – the firing pin strikes the primer,
2 – which creates a flash through the hole, igniting the powder.
3 – the powder burns, creating expanding gases and pressure
4 – that pushes the bullet out the case through the barrel.
5 – the bullet is the only part of the cartridge that hits the target.

32
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Where can the calibre and manufactures name be found on a cartridge:

A

On the head stamp on the bottom of the cartridge

33
Q

What can contaminate gunpowder:

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– Gun oil
– Nitro solvent

34
Q

What process is followed to rectify a malfunction safely and efficiently?

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Immediate action drill

35
Q

Name 3 common ammunition malfunctions:

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– Hang fire
– misfire/dud/ failure to fire
– Squib load

36
Q

name two possible causes for the firearm malfunction ‘fail to extract:

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– Ejector broken
– Extractor broken

37
Q

A dead or a faulty primer usually causes what function?

A

Misfire/dud/failure to fire

38
Q

Name three components of a cleaning kit:

A

– nitro solvent
– Gun oil
– A jag

39
Q

What is the golden rule when cleaning your firearm?

A

Make sure your firearm is safe, make sure you are in a safe and secure environment with no distractions

40
Q

Explain the purpose of flannel patches:

A

Used to wipe off excessive oils and clean the firearm

41
Q

You notice a mechanical problem on your firearm, by whom should you have a repaired:

A

An accredited gunsmith

42
Q

Name seven fundamentals of shooting a firearm accurately:

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– Stance
– Grip
– Sight picture
– Sight alignment
– Trigger squeeze
– Breathing techniques
– Correct follow through

43
Q

Name one standing position:

A

Isosceles stance

44
Q

Name to kneeling positions:

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– High kneeling position
– Low kneeling position

45
Q

What is of utmost importance when holding or shooting your firearm?

A

A firm grip

46
Q

What is sight alignment?

A

it is when the rear sight and front sight perfectly align

47
Q

When squeezing the trigger, it must be a gentle action that does not disturb?

A

Your sight picture or sight alignment

48
Q

When squeezing the trigger, how much pressure must be applied from start to finish?

A

Even amount of pressure

49
Q

When holding your breath while shooting this could cause, name one negative effect:

A

Lack of oxygen to the brain and could cause trembling

50
Q

Explain the term flinch:

A

The bodies natural reaction to the knowledge that is a bar to absorb a blow creek (recoil all muzzle blast).

51
Q

How would you achieve the correct follow-through?

A

– Understanding all fundamentals
– Applying them before and after every shot

52
Q

Name two range rules:

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– Rule one: when arriving, the shooting range register must be completed
– Rule two: firearms must be in a holster, bag or designed cast and not be removed until instructed to do so by the range officer

53
Q

What does PPE stand for?

A

Personal protection equipment

54
Q

Name three range commands:

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– Ceasefire
– Shooter ready?
– Standby!

55
Q

Name 2 articles of personal protection equipment:

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– Eye protection
– Ear protection

56
Q

Which range come on state the following: shooting exercise is complete. All fire arms are halted, and shooters can leave the firing line. Score the target and patch the holes:

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The range is clear

57
Q

___is the counter measure that involves defending oneself, or someone else from an attack or harm and is a legal justification for the use of reasonable force when in danger.

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Private defence

58
Q

___forms part of private defence as there is no distinguishable difference, except that self-defence one only defend oneself.

A

Self defence

59
Q

___means force that is likely to cause serious bodily harm or death and includes, but is not limited to, shooting at a suspect with a firearm.

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Deadly force

60
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THE ATTACK…. (Choose the correct option)
a) Must be unlawful
b) Must be in progress or about to happen, making it imminent
c) Must be directed at the victim’s legal interest (e.g., his/her life).
d) All of the Above

A

d) All of the Above

61
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THE DEFENCE…. (Choose the correct option)
a) Must be against the immediate threat.
b) Always use the minimum force required for the defence.
c) There are no other means of avoiding the attack, other than using force.
d) Must be immediate (stopping the immediate attack).
e) Must be reasonable under the circumstances (would a reasonable person have done the same?)
f) All of the Above

A

f) All of the Above

62
Q

What meant by the term use a firearm?

A

– Firing of a firearm
– Pointing of a firearm without firing

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