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NC BLET Firearms Latest Update Graded A+ 5 components of semiautomatic pistols magazine barrel slide frame spring NCGS 15a 401 (d) (2) (2) A law-enforcement officer is justified in using deadly physical force upon another person for a purpose specified in subdivision (1) of this subsection only when it is or appears to be reasonably necessary thereby: a. To defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force; b. To effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of a person who he reasonably believes is attempting to escape by means of a deadly weapon, or who by his conduct or any other means indicates that he presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others unless apprehended without delay; or c. To prevent the escape of a person from custody imposed upon him as a result of conviction for a felony. Nothing in this subdivision constitutes justification for willful, malicious or criminally negligent conduct by any person which injures or endangers any person or property, nor shall it be construed to excuse or justify the use of unreasonable or excessive force Four cardinal rules of safe gun loading -treat ALL guns as loaded -point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times -be sure of your target and what is around and behind it -keep your finger outside the guard until you are ON target and have decided to fire If someone hands you a weapon and says it is unloaded, what should you do? treat it as loaded, and check it. If you live in a household with minors, what should you do with a firearm? store it safely so minors do not have access Firearms are usually thought of being handguns, rifles, and shotguns What is a firearm? a light-duty weapon that uses burning gunpowder to project a projectile What component parts are essentially the same for all ammunition? The case, the primer, powder charge, and projectile(s) Misfire the primer fails to ignite the powder charge Hangfire temporary failure of the primer Squib Load a cartridge is loaded with a primer but no powder or insufficient powder. It is hit with enough force to lodge in the barrel of the gun Caliber refers to the diameter of the bullet or bore expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch Smith & Wesson revolvers rotate counter-clockwise Colt revolvers rotate clockwise In order to fire a single-action revolver it must first be cocked before the trigger will fire the weapon In order to fire a double-action revolver it can be cocked, or the trigger can be pulled to fire the weapon Before cleaning unload the weapon in the proper manner Feeding a cartridge is placed in the path of the slide, ready for chambering. A magazine is used for this purpose Chambering When a cartridge is seated in the chamber. Locking When the slide is as far forward as it will go Firing Trigger is pulled and the firing pin impacts, Unlocking after firing, gases from the fired cartridge force the slide and barrel rearward Extracting Extracting cartridge from the chamber by means of the extractor located on the slide which engages with the rim of the cartridge during chambering Ejecting Throwing the expended casing out of the weapon by way of the ejection port Cocking When the slide moves rearward, it forces the hammer rearward and downward compressing the mainspring Dry Firing pulling the trigger with the gun unloaded Marksmanship Fundamentals The grip Trigger Manipulation Sighting Stance Breath Control Follow Through Drawing the Weapon Types of Flashlight grips with a handgun Ayoob, Rogers (SureFire), Chapman, Harries, Puckett/Neck/Cheek Indexed, Stacked Support, Overhand/Keller, Cigar, syringe, or rogers, FBI Describe proper methods for leaning and inspecting service handgun Revolver: Unload the weapon in the proper manner Read manufacturer's instructions prior to cleaning with the cylinder open, barrel should be scrubbed with caliber brush. Area around the firing pin hole and hand slot should be covered to prevent debris from entering. ONLY use stainless steel brushes on stainless steel weapons. check all screws. Verify hammer push-off. Verify it functions. Semiautomatic: Unload in proper manner. Read manufacturer's instructions. Field strip weapon. Use bristle brush/toothbrush. Make sure rails and slide are cleaned and move freely when assembled. Check manufacturer's recommendations on solvents. Do not use excessive oils (6-8 drops are all that is needed). Once weapon is assembled do a function check.