Module 6: Operating Firearms Actions

Question 1

Name the safety that is located on top of the receiver, which is operated by
sliding it forward or backward with your thumb.

Answer 1

Slide/tang safety

Question 2

Name the safety where the hammer is pulled back to the first click, away from the
firing pin.

Answer 2

Half cock

Question 3

When operating a cross-bolt safety, what indicates that the gun is ready to fire?
Describe this position.

Answer 3

Hammer that blocks the action

Question 4

ACTS

Answer 4

A: Assume every firearm is loaded
C: Control the direction of the muzzle at all times
T: Trigger finger off the trigger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
S: See that the firearm is unloaded: use PROVE

Question 5

PROVE

Answer 5

P: Point the firearm in the safest direction (safety on)
R: Remove all ammunition
O: Observe there is no ammunition or empty casings
V: Verify the feeding path
E: examine the bore for obstructions