Firearms Flashcards
(13 cards)
Rule #1 Firearms Safety
All weapons must be treated as if they are always loaded
Rule #2 Firearms Safety
Never let the muzzle of a weapon point at anything that you are not willing to destroy
Rule #3 Firearms Safety
Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until the sights are on the target and you are ready to shoot
Rule #4 Firearms Safety
Always be certain of the target and beyond
The Firearms Pyramid consists of:
Safety, Marksmanship, Speed, & Tactics
What are the 2 types of safeties?
Passive Safety and Manual Safety
What are the 2 types of actions?
Single Action and Double Action
7 Fundamentals of Firearms/Drawing
Stance, Grip, Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Trigger Manipulation, Breath Control, Follow Through & Recovery
Presentation of the Weapon (Hint: 3 Step Process)
Grip, Rotate, Sights
What is immediate action?
Move, Tap, Rack, & Assess Threat
What are the 2 types of reloads?
Combat Reloads and Tactical Reloads
What is a stoppage?
Any failure of fire
What is a jam?
When the slide is seized to the frame