Firearm Safety Quiz: Handling Training Lesson

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Questions and Answers

What is the function of the trigger guard?

Protects the trigger from damage and accidental discharge (correct)

Locks the action closed

Throws the spent shell or round free of the weapon

Activates the firearm when moved

Where is the cross-bolt safety located?

Magazine loading port

Rear portion of the trigger guard (correct)

Front portion of the trigger guard

Left inside portion of the receiver

What is the role of the spring in a firearm?

Activates the firearm when moved

Throws the spent shell or round free of the weapon

Prevents contact between firing pin and primer (correct)

Locks the action closed

Where is the ejector located in a firearm?

Left inside portion of the receiver Signup and view all the answers

When is the weapon considered 'on safe'?

Cross-bolt safety protruding right of trigger guard Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the action bar lock in a firearm?

Locks the action closed Signup and view all the answers

What does recoil refer to in a firearm?

Movement of a firearm after firing Signup and view all the answers

In terms of breath control, why is it less critical for a shotgun compared to a rifle or pistol?

Shotguns fire multiple projectiles Signup and view all the answers

What does sight alignment refer to for a shotgun?

Centering the front sight on top of the rear sight Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended point of aim with a shotgun?

At the target's lower extremities Signup and view all the answers

What is trigger control in relation to firing a shotgun?

Applying slow, continuous rearward pressure Signup and view all the answers

When using a shotgun, what should a shooter avoid disturbing when applying trigger control?

Sight alignment and point of aim Signup and view all the answers

What should the shooter do to operate the safety?

Reach over the stock Signup and view all the answers

When does pulling the trigger release the action?

Only on a safe and clear weapon Signup and view all the answers

What is a stoppage in relation to weapons?

An unintentional interruption of the cycle of operation Signup and view all the answers

What is a squib load?

A shell with reduced recoil and sound Signup and view all the answers

How should a shooter clear a jam in an emergency situation?

Keep the muzzle above your head and strike the butt on a solid surface Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Firearm Components

The spring prevents the firing pin from coming into contact with the primer of a round unless struck by the internal hammer when the action is locked closed.
The ejector is a mechanism that throws the spent shell or round free of the weapon, located on the left inside portion of the receiver.
The trigger guard protects the trigger from damage and/or accidental discharge.
The cross-bolt safety is a mechanical safety that prevents the trigger from moving rearward and firing the weapon.
When the cross-bolt safety is protruding to the right of the trigger guard, the safety is “on” and the weapon cannot be fired.
The action bar lock is located along the left front portion of the trigger guard and locks the action closed.

Shooting Techniques

Breath control is not as critical with a shotgun as with a rifle or pistol, and breath should be normal.
The point of aim with the shotgun should be at the lower extremities of the target, if practical.
Sight alignment is the relationship between the front and rear sights, where the bottom of the front sight is centered left-to-right on the top of the rear sight.
The spread of the shotgun’s pattern ranges between several inches at 7 yards to several feet at 40 yards.
Trigger control involves slow, continuous rearward pressure to avoid disturbing sight alignment or the intended point of aim.

Shotgun Range Procedures

The qualifying course-of-fire for the shotgun tests the shooter’s ability to load, unload, fire, and control the weapon safely and properly.
When operating the safety, always reach over the stock, never under or through the trigger guard.

Malfunctions and Stoppages

A stoppage is any unintentional interruption of the cycle of operation, often caused by faulty ammunition, a faulty and/or dirty weapon, or shooter error.
A malfunction is a mechanical or physical problem with a weapon that prevents it from operating.
A hang fire is the delayed ignition of a shotgun shell.
Shooter error is a shooter-induced error that prevents the weapon from being fired, such as not locking the action closed.
A squib load is a shotgun shell characterized by a reduced recoil and sound, usually caused by an insufficient powder charge.

Clearing a Jam

To clear a jam, first put the safety on, then depress the action bar lock with the strong hand index finger.
Next, return the strong hand to the pistol grip, then grasp the fore-end firmly with the weak hand and apply rearward pressure.
If the jam is not cleared, keeping the muzzle vertical above the head, depress the action bar lock, then strike the butt of the shotgun on a solid surface.

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Test your knowledge on firearm handling training, including concepts such as recoil, breath control, and sight alignment as described in the lesson procedure. Learn about the principles behind firearm safety and accuracy.

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