The Glock

Question 1

Glock Definition

Answer 1

The Glock Pistol is a mechanically locked, recoil operated self-loading pistol, with
inbuilt trigger, firing pin and drop safety mechanisms.

Question 2

Definition of a stoppage:

Answer 2

A stoppage is anything that prevents the pistol from firing, when the user intends that
it should fire.

Question 3

Trigger Characteristics

Answer 3

Glock has an
initial 12.5mm of trigger travel before the sears break and the pistol can fire.

Moving the trigger forward 4mm is sufficient to reset the sears.

Question 4

Safety Features

Answer 4

1. Trigger safety;
2. Firing pin safety; and
3. Drop safety.

Question 5

Unintentional Discharges

Answer 5

Unintentional discharges are rounds fired unintentionally during weapons handling.
Three steps must occur for a firearm to discharge:
- The firearm must be a functional, working model.
- There must be a round in the chamber; and
- Someone must pull the trigger.

Question 6

Safe Direction – Definition

Answer 6

A safe direction is a direction in which any unintentionally fired
shot, would be safely stopped, and contained with no human
injury, and at most, only minimal property damage.

Question 7

General Safety Principles:

Answer 7

1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
2. Be conscious of where the muzzle of your firearm is pointed at all
   times (Never allow the muzzle of your firearm to cover another human
   being unless it is required by your duties as a police officer).
3. Keep your finger off the trigger and on the receiver until your sights
   are on the target and you have decided to fire; and
4. Be sure of your target. (Know what it is, what is in line with it and what
   is behind it. Never fire at anything you have not positively identified).

Question 8

Degrees of Weapon Readiness

Answer 8

Loaded:
Magazine containing rounds fitted,
round in chamber,
pistol can be fired.
Unloaded:
Magazine not fitted,
no round in chamber,
pistol cannot be fired.

Question 9

FIVE MAJOR PARTS OF THE GLOCK 17

Answer 9

Receiver
Slide
Barrel
Recoil Assembly Spring
Magazine

Question 10

Functioning Sequence

Answer 10

1. FIRING - Of the chambered round
2. UNLOCKING - Of the slide
3. EXTRACTING - the fired case from the chamber
4. EJECTING - The fired case from the pistol
5. FEEDING – A round from the magazine into the chamber
6. LOCKING INTO BATTERY – Round chambered, slide locked fully forward –
   ready to fire
7. LOCKING OPEN (Last Shot) – Magazine follower engages slide stop lever
   and locks slide open

Question 11

Standard Operational Ammunition

Answer 11

SPEER LE GOLD
DOT 9mm Luger + P 124 Grain
Muzzle Velocity 375 m/s (metres per second)

Question 12

The Three function checks after Glock reassembly are:

Answer 12

Trigger – Trigger reset – Slide Lock