PISTOL TEST Flashcards
3 CCC’s
- Cover.
- Communication.
- Condition of YOURSELF, your PARTNER (make sure he/she is fine too) and condition your GUN (if it needs to be reloaded).
Can a sheriff take his duty gun home whenever he feels like it?
False.
4 Safety Commandments.
- Treat all firearms as loaded all the time.
- Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire.
- Be sure if your target, what’s behind it and around it.
What is Safe Direction?
The direction that if a gun was discharged, it would cause NOT Dead or Injury and only minor property damage.
5 symptoms of post shooting trauma:
- Nightmares.
- Change on Sexual Behaviour.
- Socially Withdrawn.
- Thoughts of suicide
- Alcohol or drug dependency
- Depression.
- Loss of appetite.
What’s the serial number of your pistol?
Example:AAHY675
(Know your own)
What are the magazine parts?
- Base plate.
- Spring.
- Follower.
- Tube (Outside).
What gives Sheriff’s the authority to Carry Weapons in Alberta?
- Section 117.07 (1) CCC.
- Alberta Peace Officer Act- Part 1 12(2) AUTHORITY TO CARRY GUNS.
Who faces shooting trauma?
All parties involved in the incident including the shooter.
(DIRECTLY INVOLVED)
While seeing safety firearms issues at the range, what should we shout or yell?
Stop shooting immediately and yell: CEASEFIRE! Until everyone stops firing.
What kind of sights we have in our Glock 22?
Tritium Night sights.
The 4 fundamentals marksmanship :
- Trigger Control.
- Sights Picture/Alignment.
- Grip.
- Stance.
When cleaning your pistol, what direction should the muzzle should be pointing at?
Muzzle down. (That way debris won’t get inside the firing pin).
When facing multiple threats which target should the sheriff engage first?
The closest one.
What causes physical incapacitation after been shot?
- Blood lose sufficient to stop oxygen reaching the brain.
- Disruption to the Central Nervous System.