M500 Shotgun

Question 1

What is the most prevalent factor in accidents involving firearms?

Answer 1

Assuming weapon is not loaded.

Question 2

What is the first thing that should be initiated upon receipt of a weapon?

Answer 2

Checked to ensure weapon is safe and clear

Question 3

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #1

Answer 3

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.

Question 4

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #2

Answer 4

Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.

Question 5

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #3

Answer 5

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.

Question 6

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #4

Answer 6

Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire.

Question 7

M500 Service Shotgun

Answer 7

Basic shotgun for U.S. Navy - 12 gauge, manually-operated, pump-action, repeating, tubular magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon.

Question 8

M500 Shotgun Caliber

Answer 8

12 gauge

Question 9

M500 Shotgun Mechanism Type

Answer 9

Pump slide action.

Question 10

M500 Shotgun Magazine Type

Answer 10

Tube

Question 11

M500 Shotgun Ammo Capacity

Answer 11

5 + 1 round

Question 12

M500 Shotgun Ammunition

Answer 12

(1) 2-3/4” “00” Buck - 9 pellets per round, .33 cal each

(2) 2-3/4” 1 oz. Slug

Question 13

M500 Shotgun Overall Length

Answer 13

40.5” with 20 inch barrel; 37.5” with 17 inch barrel.

Question 14

M500 Muzzle Velocity

Answer 14

“00” Buck - 1,375 fps; Slug - 1,590 fps

Question 15

M500 Shotgun Max. Effective Range

Answer 15

50 yards with buckshot; 100 yards with slug.

Question 16

M500 Shotgun Max. Range

Answer 16

660 yards with buckshot; 1,180 yards with slug.

Question 17

Receiver Assembly

Answer 17

Houses the cartridge ejector and serves as a support for all major groups and assemblies of the weapon.

Question 18

Receiver assembly part that is located on top rear of the receiver. Forward = Fire; Rear = Safe.

Answer 18

Safety

Question 19

Receiver assembly part that initiates firing sequence.

Answer 19

Trigger

Question 20

Receiver assembly part that contains firing pin and extractor.

Answer 20

Bolt

Question 21

Receiver assembly part that when the bolt is moved forward, the top front end of the bolt lock is cammed up, locking into the barrel extension

Answer 21

Bolt Lock

Question 22

Receiver assembly part that is the area in which shells are inserted.

Answer 22

Loading Port

Question 23

Receiver assembly part that is the area from which spent cartridges are ejected; can also be used to conduct Condition 1 load directly into chamber.

Answer 23

Ejection Port

Question 24

Receiver assembly part that is on top rear of receiver, used in conjunction with front sight bead when aiming.

Answer 24

Alignment Grooves

Question 25

Receiver assembly part that is used to open and close bolt assembly, permitting loading and firing of weapon and ejection of spent cartridge

Answer 25

Fore End

Question 26

Receiver assembly part that is located below the barrel and holds 5 cartridges.

Answer 26

Magazine Tube

Question 27

The delivery system for projectiles and houses cartridges for firing?

Answer 27

Barrel Assembly

Question 28

Barrel Assembly Parts

Answer 28

Front sight, barrel, muzzle, and magazine cap.

Question 29

Smooth bore, available in 17 or 20 inch lengths

Answer 29

Barrel

Question 30

Houses components required to fire the shotgun

Answer 30

Trigger Assembly

Question 31

When depressed, it unlocks the action and allows it to be moved to the rear.

Answer 31

Action Lock Lever

Question 32

Disengages sear from hammer

Answer 32

Disconnector

Question 33

Releases the hammer

Answer 33

Sear

Question 34

Rotates and strikes the firing pin.

Answer 34

Hammer

Question 35

An extension of the receiver assembly; provides support to shoulder fire the weapon

Answer 35

Stock assembly

Question 36

What is a key element in firing stance and position for the shotgun?

Answer 36

LEAN INTO IT

Question 37

Goal is to maintain a fully loaded and ready weapon.

Answer 37

Tactical Reload