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Detailed information and verified answers on various aspects of firearms safety and handling, including types of cartridge failures, proper firearm transfer procedures, range safety rules, and safe storage and handling of firearms. It covers essential knowledge and best practices for licensed security officers, private investigators, and other individuals authorized to carry firearms. The document emphasizes the importance of firearm safety, positive target identification, and responsible gun ownership. It offers comprehensive guidance on topics such as malfunction clearance, dry firing, and the safe storage of semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. This resource is designed to ensure that firearms users are well-informed and able to handle firearms safely and effectively in the performance of their duties.
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list the three types of "Cartridge Failures" Answer: hangfire, misfire, squib load
The temporary failure of a primer to ignite the powder charge is Answer: a hangfire
the failure of a primer to ignite the powder charge is Answer: a misfire
the cartridge that is loaded with insufficient amount of powder is Answer: a squib load
A. In the event of a, squib load Answer:
Never proceed from the firing line to the target area Answer:
"Cease fire", upon hearing this command you must: Answer: A. Cease fire, B. De-cock your firearm, C. Put the weapon on safe, D. Holster and secure the firearm, E. Wait for further instructions from the tower operator
If someone speaks to you on the firing line, Answer: listen but do not turn around,
If you drop a round, magazine, or speedloader while reloading Answer: Do Not Pick It Up , With muzzle pointing downrange, raise your off-gun hand, a line officer will retrieve the dropped items
Never allow the Muzzle of a firearm Answer: to touch the ground
On Range always wear Answer: eye and ear protection
On Range Do not Answer: smoke, dip, or chew on the firing line
Bring no
Answer: alcoholic beverages, narcotic drugs, or medications that will affect perception and or judgement on the range at any time
A. The safe handling and storage of your firearm is your primary responsibility under these three authorities Answer:
B. Left unguarded, a loaded firearm poses a physical threat to you, your family, and visitors to your home. A firearm is safe only Answer: when it is, inaccessible, and, inoperable
C. Store your firearms properly and reduce your liability. you should make firearms Answer: inaccessible, and, inoperable, to unauthorized persons
Any shooter must be fully Answer: awake or conscious, before using any firearm
To make your firearms inoperable: Answer: use handcuffs to secure your revolver, use commercial "no key" or other safety device through one of the chambers of the cylinder, secure your firearm by running a key or combo lock around top strap, use available safety devices for semi-automatic pistols, rifles, and shotguns
A shooters trigger finger is also known as the what? Answer: Primary Safety
Before a shooter fires a round, he or she must have what? Answer: Positive Target Identification
Before a shooter enters the firing range, four basic premises must be met. The shooter must (1) be in sound mental and physical condition; (2) have fresh and safe ammunition; (3) have a holster that is in good condition and designed specifically for the firearm; and (4) have what? Answer: A firearm that is of sound design, and well maintained
The TOP PRIORITY of all participants in firearms training is what? Answer: Safety
All firearms should be treated as if they are what? Answer: Loaded
The proper method of unloading what type of firearm involves opening the cylinder; ejecting cartridges into your hand; physically and visually checking the chambers to insure that each is empty; and counting the rounds in your hand to insure that they are all accounted for? Answer: Revolver
Answer: Answer: Answer: Answer: Perform the proper malfunction clearance procedure and continue firing
Never fire a succeeding round following a SQUID load until when? The barrel has been checked for obstructions by a line officer
What is the failure of a PRIMER to ignite the powder charge? Misfire
What is the TEMPORARY failure of a primer to ignite the POWDER charge? Hangfire
What is a cartridge that is loaded with an INSUFFICIENT amount of powder? Squib load Answer:
Anyone who observes an immediately hazardous situation on the firing line should do what? Answer: Call out "cease fire"
In the event of any emergency "cease fire," all shooters will stop firing and do what? Answer: Holster and secure their firearm, and await further instructions.
If you are spoken to by a line officer while on the firing line, you should do what? Answer: Maintain your position and listen, but do not turn around
To transfer what type of firearm should you open and unload the cylinder, and present it grip first with the muzzle pointing to the ground? Answer: Revolver
Answer: Separately or in separate locked compartments.
When storing a semi-automatic pistol, the magazine should be what? Answer: Removed from the firearm and unloaded.
What are the 4 general safety rules? Answer: (1) Treat all firearms as though they are loaded; (2) Never point a firearm at anyone unless you are ready and willing to kill that person; (3) Keep your finger {THE PRIMARY SAFETY} off the trigger until your sights are on the target; (4) Always make positive target identification and be sure of the area behind your target.
When you first pick up a firearm, you should do what first? Answer: Make sure it is unloaded.
You should never take anyone's word about a firearm you should do what? Answer: Never take anyone's word that a firearm is unloaded. Always check it yourself.
When loading or unloading on the firing line, you should be standing how? Answer: Standing at a 45 - degree angle to the target.
Standing at a 45 - degree angle to the target is called what? Answer: Tactical position.
Before firing a firearm you should do what first? Answer: Check all firearms for chamber and barrel obstructions before loading and firing.
You should never place your finger on the trigger until when? Answer: The firearm is clear of the holster and is safely pointed down range.
In the event of a SQUIB load you should do what?
Answer: Remove the magazine, unload the chamber, lock the slide open, and present the firearm grip first (muzzle down).
With a SEMI-AUTO PISTOL! Answer: (1) With the safety on ( and de-cocked if applicable), remove the magazine and unload the chamber by pushing the slide to the rear. Allow the chambered round to exit through the magazine well; (2) Lock the slide back and visually check the chamber; (3) After you have confirmed an empty chamber, present the firearm grip first (muzzle pointing to the ground).
If you drop a round, magazine, or speed loader while reloading, what should you do? Answer: DO NOT try to pick it up. With the muzzle pointing down range, raise your off-gun hand. A line officer will retrieve the dropped items.
The safe handling and storage of your firearms is one of your what? Answer: One of your Primary Responsibilities.
What clearly defines a personal liability for misuse of or misconduct with a firearm?
Answer: The law- Municipal, county, state, and federal ordinances or statues
Your conscience and any personal code of this make you responsible for handling and storing a firearm safety. Answer: Moral responsibility
You should store the firearm and it's ammunition separately in separate, locked boxes that are secure. True or False? Answer: True
The enclosure over the underside of the frame that protects the trigger is called what? Answer: Trigger Guard (Revolver)
The part that fits into the frame and is chambered for a specific caliber of ammunition is called what?
The enclosure over the underside of the frame that protects the trigger is called what? Answer: Trigger guard (Semi-automatic)
What are the 6 fundamentals of handgun shooting? Answer: (1) Stance (body position); (2) Grip; (3) Sight alignment (4) Breath control; (5) Trigger control; (6) Follow through
You should always maintain the grip while squeezing / pressing the trigger. True or False Answer: True
Taking a breath and letting it out to the natural respiratory pause, then hold your breath during the shot is called what? Answer: Breath Control
Applying continuous pressure to the trigger as you fire is called what? Answer: Trigger Control.
Develop a slow, even rhythm. Complete the fundamentals listed above the same way each time you fire. Follow through means performing the fundamentals without alteration until the bullet leaves the barrel is called what? Answer: Follow Through
During a pause in a tactical situation (using cover, if available) is called what? Answer: Tactical Load
Depress the magazine release and catch the magazine how? Answer: Between the fingers of your WEAK hand
A spent round that fails to eject and is caught by the slide coming back, locking the round in an upright position is called what?
