A shooters trigger finger is also known as the what? Right Ans - Primary
Safety
Before a shooter fires a round, he or she must have what? Right Ans -
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? Right Ans - A firearm that is
of sound design, and well maintained
The TOP PRIORITY of all participants in firearms training is what? Right
Ans - Safety
All firearms should be treated as if they are what? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Revolver
You can presume a firearm is unloaded if what? Right Ans - You check it
yourself and confirmed it is unloaded
When will you first load your firearm while on the range? Right Ans - After
you have taken position on the firing line and the command to load has been
given by the tower operator.
Never place your finger on the trigger until when? Right Ans - The muzzle
has cleared the holster, the muzzle is pointing down range, and the target has
been identified
Once in the ready gun position, the shooter's trigger finger should be located
where? Right Ans - Outside the trigger guard
, In the event of a malfunction in a semi-automatic pistol, you should do what?
Right Ans - Perform the proper malfunction clearance procedure and continue
firing
Never fire a succeeding round following a SQUID load until when? Right
Ans - The barrel has been checked for obstructions by a line officer
What is the failure of a PRIMER to ignite the powder charge? Right Ans -
Misfire
What is the TEMPORARY failure of a primer to ignite the POWDER charge?
Right Ans - Hangfire
What is a cartridge that is loaded with an INSUFFICIENT amount of powder?
Right Ans - Squib load
Anyone who observes an immediately hazardous situation on the firing line
should do what? Right Ans - Call out "cease fire"
In the event of any emergency "cease fire," all shooters will stop firing and do
what? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans -
Revolver
To transfer what type of firearm should you remove the magazine, unload the
chamber, lock the slide open, and present it grip first with muzzle pointing to
the ground? Right Ans - Semi-automatic pistol
During firearms training, if any equipment is dropped during a course of fire,
make sure what? Right Ans - The muzzle is pointed down range, then raise
your off-gun hand and a line officer will assist you.
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