Firearm

Question 1

Glock Definition:

Answer 1

The Glock Pistol is a mechanically locked, recoil operated self loading pistol, with inbuilt trigger, firing pin and drop safety mechanisms.

Question 2

Safe Direction:

Answer 2

A safe direction is a direction in which any unintentionally fired
shot would be safely stopped and contained with no human
injury, and at most, only minimal property damage.

Question 3

Stoppage:

Answer 3

Anything that prevents the pistol from firing when the user intends that it should fire.
• Failure to fire – Caused by an improperly seated magazine or
faulty ammunition.
• Failure to extract, eject or feed – Caused by a disruption of the pistol functioning sequence.

Question 4

Trigger characteristics:

Answer 4

• 12.5mm of trigger travel.

* 4mm is sufficient to reset the sears.

Question 5

Glock safeties:

Answer 5

1. Trigger safety.
2. Firing pin safety.
3. Drop safety.

Question 6

Unintentional Discharges:

Answer 6

Three steps must occur for a firearm to discharge:

1. The firearm must be a functional, working model;
2. There must be a round in the chamber; and
3. Someone must pull the trigger.

Question 7

4 General Safety Principals:

Answer 7

1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded;
2. Be conscious of where the muzzle of your firearm is pointed at all times;
   (Never allow the muzzle of your firearm to cover another
   human being unless it is required by your duties as a police officer);
3. Keep your finger off the trigger and on the receiver until your sights are on the target and you have decided to fire; and
4. Be sure of your target.
   (Know what it is, what is in line with it and what is behind it.
   Never fire at anything you have not positively identified).

Question 8

5 Parts to the Glock 22:

Answer 8

1. Slide.
2. Receiver.
3. Barrel.
4. Recoil Spring Assembly.
5. Magazine.

Question 9

Glock Function Sequence:

Answer 9

1. Firing – of the chambered round.
2. Unlocking – of the slide.
3. Extracting – of the spent case.
4. Ejecting – of the spent case.
5. Feeding – of a new round.
6. Locking into Battery – round chambered, slide locked fully
   forward, ready to fire.
7. Locking Open – locking of the slide open on last shot.

Question 10

Degrees of Weapon Readiness:

Answer 10

• Loaded – Magazine containing rounds fitted, round in chamber, pistol can be fired.
• Unloaded – Magazine not fitted, no round in chamber, pistol cannot be fired.