Basic Markmanship Flashcards
(19 cards)
Five steps associated with the established method of conducting a tactical reload
-Stow the used magazine
-Press the magazine release and capture the magazine
-Insert the fully loaded magazine into the firearm
-Retrieve a fresh magazine
-Maintain visual focus on the threat or threat area
Five steps associated with the established method of conducting a speed reload
-Insert the fully loaded magazine into the firearm
-Maintain visual focus on the threat or threat area
-Rack the slide
-Retrieve a fresh magazine
-Press the magazine release and allow the magazine to fall to the ground
Two distinguishing characteristics between a speed reload and a tactical reload
-Allowing the magazine to fall to the ground versus retaining the magazine
-Racking the slide versus not racking the slide
Class II malfunction
LOCK - RIP - WORK - TAP - RACK - RE-ACCESS
Class I malfunction.
TAP - RACK - RE-ACCESS
Distinguishing factor between a Class I malfunction and a Class II malfunction
A trigger press results in a click versus the slide won’t fully close.
Most important safety consideration of the Ready Position
The trigger finger remains outside of the trigger guard.
Universal Cover Mode
The weapon is drawn and gripped by both hands with the weapon extended and the muzzle pointed at the target in such a manner that the suspect’s hands and waist are visible.
Ready Position
The weapon is drawn and gripped by both hands with the weapon high in the center of the chest and the muzzle pointed at the target.
Firing sequence order
-Stance
-Grip
-Sight Alignment
-Sight Picture
-Breath control
-trigger control
-follow through
75% of all shooting errors come from the shooter anticipating recoil and a hard trigger press.
True
breath control
Taking several deep breathes, let the air out of your lungs, and press the trigger when there is no air in your lungs.
two fundamentals that must happen simultaneously to increase accuracy when shooting a firearm.
-Trigger control.
-Sight alignment.
Three directions a firearm recoils when fired.
-Back
-Point of least resistance
-Up
trigger reset
Allowing the trigger to move forward just enough to reactive the firing pin.
firearm recoil
The sudden movement of the firearm caused by the controlled explosion in the chamber when a round is fired.
trigger control
Smoothly, pressing the trigger straight to the rear.
follow through
Continuing focus on the front sight through recoil, and resetting the trigger.
