40 Questions
What is the difference between extraction and ejection in a firearm?
Extraction is removing the cartridge, and ejection is throwing it out
What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in shooting sessions?
To protect the physical integrity of participants
What is the guard-mato?
A part that surrounds and protects the trigger
What is the function of the rifling inside a firearm barrel?
To impart a rotary motion to the bullet
What is the function of the safety or trigger lock?
To lock or unlock the firing mechanism
What is the function of the magazine catch?
To release or retain the magazine
What is the cadence of fire?
The rate of fire of a firearm
What is the purpose of extraction in a firearm?
To remove the cartridge from the chamber
What does the term 'forçamento' refer to in a firearm?
The adjustment of the projectile's diameter to the barrel of the gun
Why is the difference between the projectile's diameter and the caliber's diameter important?
To improve the accuracy and efficiency of the shot
What are the two standing shooting positions mentioned?
Weaver and Isósceles
Which of the following is not a type of ammunition mentioned?
Incendiária
How are firearms classified according to their functioning?
By central fire and circular fire
What is the primary difference between semi-automatic and automatic firearms?
The mechanism of loading the next round
What does the term 'cadência de tiro' refer to in a firearm?
The number of shots fired per minute
What is the primary purpose of adjusting the projectile's diameter to the barrel's diameter?
To increase the firearm's accuracy
What characterizes an accident of shooting?
Inadequate handling or failure of the firearm
What is the inner surface of a gun barrel known as?
Alma
How is the caliber of a firearm defined?
By the internal diameter of the barrel
What is the function of the camisa or jacket of a projectile?
To envelop the projectile with special metal
What is the propelling charge?
The portion of gunpowder that propels the projectile
What components make up a cartridge?
Casing, propelling charge, projectile, and primer
What is deflagration?
Rapid and progressive burning of the propelling charge
What occurs during the cocking of a firearm?
The spring of the firing mechanism is compressed
What is the main difference between semi-automatic and automatic firearms?
Semi-automatic firearms require trigger activation for each shot, while automatic firearms fire continuously when the trigger is pressed
What is a characteristic of the PT-92 pistol?
15-round capacity
What is the function of the grip in semi-automatic and automatic firearms?
Manual recoil of the bolt or chamber
What is the correct step when handling a firearm?
Lock the weapon
What is the 'passo' in a firearm?
The distance the projectile travels before making a 360° turn
What determines the rate of fire of a semi-automatic weapon?
Number of shots per minute
What is a basic rule of safety when handling firearms?
Treat the firearm as if it is always loaded
What is a key difference between the PT 92 AF and PT 92 Beretta?
Safety registration and magazine retention
What is the function of the block of trancamento in the PT-92 pistol?
To lock the bolt or chamber
What type of ammunition does not have gunpowder and a primer?
Maneuver
What type of firearms require trigger activation for each shot?
Semi-automatic firearms
Which of the following weapons is considered a portable firearm?
Pistol
How do automatic firearms differ from semi-automatic firearms in terms of firing?
Automatic firearms fire continuously when the trigger is pressed
What is a basic rule of safety when handling firearms?
Treat the weapon as if it were always loaded
What is not one of the five fundamentals of precision shooting?
Projectile velocity
How does the PT-92 pistol feed?
By magazine
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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