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What is the purpose of rifling in a firearm barrel?
What is the purpose of rifling in a firearm barrel?
- To decrease the stability of the projectile in flight
- To increase the muzzle velocity of the projectile
- To provide the projectile with stability and accuracy in flight (correct)
- To increase the chance of ricocheting off surfaces
Which feature is found at the muzzle end of a rifled barrel?
Which feature is found at the muzzle end of a rifled barrel?
- Crown (correct)
- Breech
- Chamber
- Receiver
What material is used to make the receiver of a Glock pistol?
What material is used to make the receiver of a Glock pistol?
- Steel
- Titanium
- Polymer with steel inserts (correct)
- Aluminum
What is the purpose of night sights on a firearm?
What is the purpose of night sights on a firearm?
What is the bore of a firearm?
What is the bore of a firearm?
What is the function of the Mounting Rail on a firearm?
What is the function of the Mounting Rail on a firearm?
Which part of the firearm is designed for the placement of the controlling hand of the shooter?
Which part of the firearm is designed for the placement of the controlling hand of the shooter?
What is the primary function of the Ejector in a firearm?
What is the primary function of the Ejector in a firearm?
Which part of a firearm locks the slide rearward when pushed up?
Which part of a firearm locks the slide rearward when pushed up?
What does the Magazine Catch do in a semi-automatic pistol?
What does the Magazine Catch do in a semi-automatic pistol?
What is the definition of 'Muzzle Velocity'?
What is the definition of 'Muzzle Velocity'?
What is the purpose of a 'Magazine' in firearms jargon?
What is the purpose of a 'Magazine' in firearms jargon?
Which firearm part houses the primer in a centerfire cartridge?
Which firearm part houses the primer in a centerfire cartridge?
What is the definition of 'Trajectory' with respect to firearms?
What is the definition of 'Trajectory' with respect to firearms?
In Glock firearms, which model has a standard magazine capacity of 15 rounds?
In Glock firearms, which model has a standard magazine capacity of 15 rounds?
What is a stoppage in the context of weapon operation?
What is a stoppage in the context of weapon operation?
What is a squib load?
What is a squib load?
What should the shooter do after performing 'Tap' and 'Rack'?
What should the shooter do after performing 'Tap' and 'Rack'?
In which phase of remedial action does the shooter remove the magazine from the weapon?
In which phase of remedial action does the shooter remove the magazine from the weapon?
What is a hang fire in terms of ammunition?
What is a hang fire in terms of ammunition?
What is the purpose of the 'Check your weapon and administratively load with seventeen rounds' command?
What is the purpose of the 'Check your weapon and administratively load with seventeen rounds' command?
What is the significance of the 'Announcing the Phase of Fire' command?
What is the significance of the 'Announcing the Phase of Fire' command?
What action follows the 'Calling the Line' command?
What action follows the 'Calling the Line' command?
During the 'Check your weapon and administratively load with seventeen rounds' command, what do shooters do after inserting a magazine loaded with seventeen rounds?
During the 'Check your weapon and administratively load with seventeen rounds' command, what do shooters do after inserting a magazine loaded with seventeen rounds?
What is the primary focus of the 'Eye and Ear Protection' command?
What is the primary focus of the 'Eye and Ear Protection' command?
