BCOT Week 4 (Firearms) Questions with Correct
Answers
Spontaneous Force Correct Answer-Unplanned use of force
Non- Deadly Force Correct Answer-Does not cause death nor great
bodily harm
Force Correct Answer-Physical power used to compel an offender to
take action against their will . Or to prevent an offender from taking
action that would be damaging to themselves, others and/or property.
Deadly Force Correct Answer-force applied by a police officer that is
likely or intended to cause death or great bodily harm.
Use when: offender is escaping order offender to stop before using.
The purpose of controlling weapons in a facility Correct Answer-To
prevent escapes, avoid distractions and to ensure safety, and security of
facility.
What are the four Cardinal Rules Correct Answer-1. Treat guns as if
they are loaded
2. Point muzzle in a safe direction
3. Keep finger off trigger/ outside trigger guard until you are on target
and have decided to fire
4. Be sure of your target and whats beyond it
, Reloading 4 Correct Answer-• Administrative- weapon is holstered (load
while in holster)
• Combat- out of the holster drop magazine on the floor and reload.
• Out of battery- out of ammunition no choice but to reload.
• Tactical- save lesser rounds and use a full magazine
What is a standard trigger pull Correct Answer-5.5 pounds
What are the three safety's have Correct Answer-Trigger safety
Firing pin safety
Drop safety
Types of force Correct Answer-deadly and non deadly
What should be in an incident report Correct Answer-- An incident
report, marked as of use force/ use of weapons
- A use of force supplement reports it
- All witness statements
- A disciplinary report
Prerequisite for deadly force Correct Answer-Ablility, opportunity, and
jeopardy
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