1.
The Muzzle is:
A.
Where the bullet is held, waiting
to be fired
B.
The back of the barrel
C.
Part of the Action
D.
Where the bullet exits the firearm
2.
The three major components of a
pistol are:
A.
Barrel, Action and Grip.
B.
Frame, Barrel and Action.
C.
Barrel, Frame and Hammer.
D.
Cylinder, Frame and Barrel.
3.
The two most important shooting
fundamentals are:
A.
Sight alignment and trigger
squeeze.
B.
Grip and Position
C.
Breath control and sight alignment.
D.
Breath control and follow-through.
4.
When you hear the command “Cease
Fire”, you should:
A.
Complete firing the shot and
immediately put the firearm down.
B.
Immediately put the safety on.
C.
Fire the remaining cartridges in
the firearm.
D.
Stop shooting immediately, remove
your finger from the trigger while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction, and wait for further instructions from the Range Officer.
5.
The four components of a pistol
cartridge are:
A.
Primer, wad, case, and bullet.
B.
Case, hull, wad, and powder charge.
C.
Primer, hull, case, and bullet.
D.
Case, primer, powder charge, and
bullet
6.
Before cleaning a pistol be sure
that:
A.
The pistol is unloaded.
B.
The Action is open.
C.
No ammo is present.
D.
All of the above.
7.
The fundamentals of pistol shooting
are:
A.
Position, grip, finger off trigger,
pointed in safe direction.
B.
Breath control, trigger squeeze,
knowing your target and beyond.
C.
Keep firearm unloaded until ready
to use, sight alignment, follow-through.
D.
Position, grip, breath control,
sight alignment, trigger squeeze and follow-through.
8.
If your firearm does not function
properly on the line:
A.
Turn and walk over to the
instructor.
B.
Keep the gun pointed down range and
raise your free hand.
C.
Point the gun at the ground and
turn to your instructor.
D.
Pull the trigger and try again.
9.
You should inspect your firearm:
A.
Twice a month
B.
Once a month
C.
Each day before going on duty
D.
Whenever it rains
10.
A Tort action can be brought
against a security officer when:
A.
There is a civil suit for damage
B.
The police are involved
C.
A security officer is fired
D.
None of the above
11.
A security officer who is charged
with a crime is tried by the:
A.
State
B.
Employer
C.
Police department
D.
No one
12.
Responsibility for the use of a
firearm lies with:
A.
The employer
B.
The state
C.
The security officer/user
D.
The police
13.
A security officer who shoots and
kills a fleeing burglar:
A.
Cannot be convicted of anything
B.
May be convicted of justifiable
homicide
C.
May be convicted of murder
D.
None of the above
14.
You should point your firearm at
someone:
A.
When you arrest them
B.
Only if you intend to shoot and
kill
C.
If you want to stop them from
running
D.
All of the above
15.
When loading a firearm, point it:
A.
In the air
B.
At a wall
C.
In a safe direction
D.
To one side
16.
Tort is:
A.
A civil wrong calling for
compensation in damages
B.
A firearm misfire
C.
The sound of a bullet leaving the
muzzle
D.
A felony crime
17.
When transferring a firearm, you
should:
A.
Cock the hammer
B.
Remove the firing pin
C.
Open action and unload
D.
Look in the barrel
18.
Caliber is determined by:
A.
A length of barrel
B.
Semi-automatic or revolver
C.
Lands and grooves
D.
ID. Across barrel from lands to
lands
19.
Rifling:
A.
Makes the bullet spin as it leaves
the barrel
B.
Determines the caliber
C.
Is only used in rifles
D.
None of the above
20.
Definition of a pistol or revolver
is:
A.
Any firearm having a barrel less
than 12 inches
B.
A firearm that holds more than six
shots
C.
A semi-automatic
D.
All of the above
21.
Unlawful storage of a firearm is:
A.
A class D felony
B.
Not a crime
C.
Up to the owner
D.
None of the above
22.
On a revolver the cylinder rotates:
A.
Right only
B.
Left only
C.
Left or right depends upon the
manufacturer
D.
All of the above
23.
What is the most commonly used
shotgun in law enforcement?
A.
Double barrel 12 GA. Pump
B.
410 pump with 18 in. barrel
C.
12 GA. Pump with 18-20 in. barrel
D.
Semi-auto 12 GA. With 28 in. barrel
24.
A _______is a mechanical device and
can malfunction/fail.
A.
Cartridge
B.
Trigger
C.
Safety
D.
None of the above
25.
Dry
firing your firearm means:
A.
Keeping
your firearm dry from water and oils
B.
Keeping
your ammo. dry
C.
Firing
an unloaded firearm
D.
All
of the above
TRUE
OR FALSE:
26. T
F A
warning shot may be fired to stop a fleeing felon
27. T
F The
frame is the backbone of a pistol to which all other
other parts are attached.
28. T
F The
shooting fundamentals, do not apply to shotguns.
29. T
F You
should always keep your finger off the trigger until
ready to shoot.
30. T
F When
shooting a firearm, you should always know your
target and what is beyond.
31. T
F A
.380 cartridge is a .9MM short, so it can be safely
fired from a .9 MM pistol.
32. T
F A
security officer has the same powers as a police
officer.
33. T
F A
firearm means a semi-automatic pistol.
34. T
F Anyone
may call a ‘cease fire’.
35. T
F A
.410 GA. Shotgun shell is larger than a 12 GA.
36. T
F A
firearm should be cleaned three times a year.
37. T
F A
holster is an important factor in carrying a firearm.
38. T
F Training
or lack of it, is not a proper question in a
civil action.
39. T
F The
tighter you grip the firearm, the steadier it will
shoot.
40. T
F Safety
rules are not important while cleaning a firearm.
41. T
F A
tort is a legal action between persons.
42. T
F Practice
is important to improve and maintain shooting
skills.
43. T
F Safety
is the main factor in firearm handling.
44. T
F Practice
shooting with your weak hand is a good idea.
45. T
F A
shotshell is made up of case, powder, primer and
bullet.
46. T
F You
and only you are responsible for your firearm.
47. T
F Under
the right conditions a ricochet can be used in
defense.
48. T
F If I
miss my intended target, as long as the shot was
justified, I’m not liable for any damage my bullet may
cause.
49. T
F Cover
should not be taken before a challenge is issued.
50. T
F You
should always draw and re-holster with your finger
off the trigger.