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What is the "C Zone" for shotgun
25+ yards
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When firing shotguns, what is the spread of pellets
it spreads approximately 1 inch per yard. I.E. at 20 yards, there is 20 inches of spread
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when given a weapon, what do you do
- check to make sure it is unloaded.
- Check and recheck.
- Look for brass
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why do we keep our finger off the trigger
- always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
- the time gained by keeping your finger on the trigger does not outweigh the safety measures.
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what is a good way to dry fire
safe and systematic
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what is the universal cover mode
muzzle slightly depressed to the "high ready position" with the finger outside the trigger guard
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what is verbal challenging
POLICE DON'T MOVE
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what is cruiser ready
- Magazine tube loaded,
- closed action
- safety on
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how should we treat all firearms
treat them all as if they were loaded
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what is caliber
the diameter of the bore of the rifle or handgun
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what is the ammo source for a pistol
the magazine
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what gives firearms their accuracy
the rifling, the lands and grooves
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what are the common shotgun lengths
18 to 20 inches
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what do you do if your weapon stops firing
- "Immediate Actions"
- Tap - Rack - Ready
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what are the three main components of a firearm
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what does gauge refer to
- The larger the number, the smaller the diameter the bullet is. (Ex: 10, 12, 16, 20 the largest is 10 gauge and the smallest is
- 20)
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what are the four main components of a cartridge
- primer
- casing
- powder
- projectile
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what is smooth bore
no rifling
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what is a firm grip
a grip that is tight enough to control the recoil of the weapon and prevent the weapon from shifting in the shooter's hands
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what is reaction shooting
- (within 10 yards) this is defensive shooting
- otherwise known as flash sight fire
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what is precision shooting
- target shooting, this includes proper sight alignment and sight picture
- take as much time as needed
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what are the two main shooting stances
Isosceles Stance and Weaver Stance
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what do you do after you fire a shot
- keep sights on target,
- scan
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what is the only time your finger should be on the trigger
when you have made a clear and conscious decision to shoot.
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what is a phase 1 malfunction
- this requires immediate actions.
- tap rack ready
- ex. "a stove pipe"
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what is a TAC Reload
- remove the magazine from the mag well,
- store on body
- place a fully (or more full) loaded magazine in the mag well
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what is sight alignment
- sights are equally aligned
- "equal height and equal light"
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when can you use deadly force
you or others are threatened with death or serious bodily injury
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what type of force MUST be use
that which is reasonable and necessary
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what removes a spent cartridge
the extractor or ejector
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what is it called when you disassemble a firearm and for what purpose
- "field strip"
- to clean and maintain your weapon
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what is a malfunction
a stoppage in fire
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why do you need a flashlight
- to id suspects
- FIDS - Find, Identify, Decide, Shoot
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How do you secure your firearm
- locked up in a safe
- ammo stored separately
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what is Combat Load
when a round is in the chamber and the action is closed
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what do you line up for target shooting
focus on front sight
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When do you fire warning shots
never
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what is the tueller rule
an actor can cover 21 feet in the time it takes an officer to remove the firearm and fire two shots
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