Firearms Safety and Mechanics
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What is the difference between extraction and ejection in a firearm?

  • Extraction is removing the cartridge, and ejection is throwing it out (correct)
  • Extraction is loading the gun, and ejection is firing it
  • Extraction is firing the gun, and ejection is unloading it
  • Extraction is removing the bullet, and ejection is removing the powder

What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in shooting sessions?

  • To increase the rate of fire
  • To protect the physical integrity of participants (correct)
  • To improve shooting accuracy
  • To facilitate weapon maintenance

What is the guard-mato?

  • A piece that covers the barrel
  • A part that surrounds and protects the trigger (correct)
  • A device that locks the trigger
  • A safety mechanism of the weapon

What is the function of the rifling inside a firearm barrel?

<p>To impart a rotary motion to the bullet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the safety or trigger lock?

<p>To lock or unlock the firing mechanism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the magazine catch?

<p>To release or retain the magazine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cadence of fire?

<p>The rate of fire of a firearm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extraction in a firearm?

<p>To remove the cartridge from the chamber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'forçamento' refer to in a firearm?

<p>The adjustment of the projectile's diameter to the barrel of the gun (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the difference between the projectile's diameter and the caliber's diameter important?

<p>To improve the accuracy and efficiency of the shot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two standing shooting positions mentioned?

<p>Weaver and Isósceles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of ammunition mentioned?

<p>Incendiária (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are firearms classified according to their functioning?

<p>By central fire and circular fire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between semi-automatic and automatic firearms?

<p>The mechanism of loading the next round (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cadência de tiro' refer to in a firearm?

<p>The number of shots fired per minute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of adjusting the projectile's diameter to the barrel's diameter?

<p>To increase the firearm's accuracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an accident of shooting?

<p>Inadequate handling or failure of the firearm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inner surface of a gun barrel known as?

<p>Alma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the caliber of a firearm defined?

<p>By the internal diameter of the barrel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the camisa or jacket of a projectile?

<p>To envelop the projectile with special metal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the propelling charge?

<p>The portion of gunpowder that propels the projectile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What components make up a cartridge?

<p>Casing, propelling charge, projectile, and primer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deflagration?

<p>Rapid and progressive burning of the propelling charge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the cocking of a firearm?

<p>The spring of the firing mechanism is compressed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between semi-automatic and automatic firearms?

<p>Semi-automatic firearms require trigger activation for each shot, while automatic firearms fire continuously when the trigger is pressed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the PT-92 pistol?

<p>15-round capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the grip in semi-automatic and automatic firearms?

<p>Manual recoil of the bolt or chamber (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct step when handling a firearm?

<p>Lock the weapon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'passo' in a firearm?

<p>The distance the projectile travels before making a 360° turn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the rate of fire of a semi-automatic weapon?

<p>Number of shots per minute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a basic rule of safety when handling firearms?

<p>Treat the firearm as if it is always loaded (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the PT 92 AF and PT 92 Beretta?

<p>Safety registration and magazine retention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the block of trancamento in the PT-92 pistol?

<p>To lock the bolt or chamber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ammunition does not have gunpowder and a primer?

<p>Maneuver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of firearms require trigger activation for each shot?

<p>Semi-automatic firearms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following weapons is considered a portable firearm?

<p>Pistol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do automatic firearms differ from semi-automatic firearms in terms of firing?

<p>Automatic firearms fire continuously when the trigger is pressed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a basic rule of safety when handling firearms?

<p>Treat the weapon as if it were always loaded (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not one of the five fundamentals of precision shooting?

<p>Projectile velocity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the PT-92 pistol feed?

<p>By magazine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acidente de Tiro

  • Characterized by inadequate handling or failure of the firearm

Alma da Arma

  • The internal face of a firearm's barrel is known as the "alma"

Calibre

  • Defined by the internal diameter of the barrel

Camisa or Jaqueta

  • Function: to wrap the projectile with special metal

Carga Propulsora

  • The portion of gunpowder that propels the projectile

Cartucho

  • Consists of the casing, propellant charge, projectile, and primer

Deflagração

  • Rapid and progressive burning of the propellant charge

Engatilhamento/Desengatilhamento

  • During engatilhamento, the spring of the firing mechanism is compressed

Extração e Ejeção

  • Extração: removal of the casing; Ejeção: ejection of the casing

Equipamento de Proteção Individual (EPI)

  • Purpose: to protect the physical integrity of participants during shooting sessions

Guarda-Mato

  • Piece that covers and protects the trigger

Raias

  • Function: to impart a rotational movement to the projectile

Registro or Tecla de Segurança

  • Function: to lock or unlock the firing mechanism

Retém do Carregador

  • Responsible for releasing or retaining the magazine

Cadência de Tiro

  • Number of shots fired in a minute

Forçamento

  • Adjustment of the projectile's diameter to the barrel's diameter

Diferença entre Diâmetro do Projétil e Diâmetro do Calibre

  • Important for improving the precision and efficiency of the shot

Posição de Tiro em Pé

  • Two types of stance mentioned: Weaver and Isósceles

Tipos de Munição

  • Real, Manejo, and Festim are mentioned; Incendiária is not a type of ammunition

Classificação das Munições

  • Classified according to the process of initiating the burning of the propellant

Classificação das Armas de Fogo Quanto ao Funcionamento

  • Classified into semi-automatic and automatic

Características da Pistola PT-92

  • Has a capacity of 15 cartridges

Punho de Manejo

  • Function: manual recoil of the bolt or breech

Passo

  • Distance the projectile travels until it makes a 360° turn

Segurança

  • Basic rule: treat the firearm as if it is always loaded

Bloco de Trancamento

  • Function: to lock the firearm

Velocidade de Disparo

  • Determined by the number of shots per minute

Diferença entre PT 92 AF e PT 92 Beretta

  • Difference in safety register and magazine retention

Tipos de Munição

  • Manejo does not have gunpowder and primer

Classificação das Armas de Fogo Quanto ao Porte

  • Pistola is considered a portable firearm

Classificação das Armas de Fogo Quanto ao Tipo de Emprego

  • Carabina is used individually

Regra Básica de Segurança com Armas de Fogo

  • Basic rule: treat the firearm as if it is always loaded

Fundamentos do Tiro

  • Five fundamentals of precision shooting: position, grip, aiming, breathing, and trigger control

Sistema de Alimentação da Pistola PT-92

  • Alimentação by magazine

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