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What do licenses have to carry while on duty?

  • A firearm registration
  • No license required
  • Their individual license (correct)
  • A personal identification

    • A Companion license is a Class 'G' Firearm license.

    True

    Class 'G' Firearm license can be carried by anyone.

    False

    What needs to be in view at all times by a Class 'G' licensee?

    <p>The weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caliber handguns are authorized while performing duties under this chapter?

    <p>.38 caliber revolver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A licensee can carry more than two firearms on their person while performing duties.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Licensed agencies should allow Class 'G' license holders to use what type of ammunition?

    <p>Factory ammunition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered prohibited ammunition?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Armed officers can travel directly to and from home to reach a client's site at any time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far away can an armed officer perform tasks during duty hours from their assigned post?

    <p>A 2-mile radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is battery?

    <p>When a person actually or intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is liability?

    <p>When a licensee fails to conduct him or herself to the standards of care for a security officer or private investigator resulting in injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard of care?

    <p>The level of care that society expects as individuals go about their day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two general areas of liability?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Criminal liability occurs when a person violates a criminal law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Civil liability occurs when a person is responsible for a civil wrong to another.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do to prepare before a use-of-force situation arises?

    <p>Prepare mentally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a person justified in using or threatening to use force?

    <p>When they reasonably believe it is necessary to defend themselves or others against imminent use of unlawful force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a person justified in using or threatening to use deadly force?

    <p>When they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you always treat every firearm?

    <p>As if it's loaded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you point the muzzle?

    <p>In a safe direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should point a firearm at anyone if you do not intend to shoot.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When drawing the firearm from or returning it to your holster, where should your trigger finger be?

    <p>Off the trigger and against the frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you clean your firearm?

    <p>Each time the firearm is fired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range instructor do before training?

    <p>Inspect all firearms for proper function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you always keep your firearm unless otherwise instructed?

    <p>Secure and in its holster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do you never unholster a firearm?

    <p>Behind the firing line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When ceasing fire, what should you do?

    <p>Stop firing immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eating is allowed on the firing line.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tobacco products are allowed on the firing line.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When handing over a revolver to another, what should you have inspected?

    <p>The cylinder for whether it is loaded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when handing a revolver to another person and the cylinder is loaded?

    <p>Unload the revolver and ensure that all rounds have been removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Semi-automatic pistols may operate differently based upon what?

    <p>Who manufactures them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a semi-automatic pistol function?

    <p>By using the energy from the recoil of a single round of ammunition to extract and eject a fired cartridge and load an unfired round</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part is used to seal confined gases in a centerfire cartridge?

    <p>Wad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is duty life in terms of ammo?

    <p>The recommended time for which you can expect ammunition to be reliable when used on duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is shelf life in terms of ammo?

    <p>The recommended time for which you can expect ammunition to be reliable from manufacturer time to issue time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sight picture refer to?

    <p>The relationship between the eye, front sight, rear sight, and target.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When focusing on the front sight, what will happen to the target?

    <p>The target will be blurry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the best time to fire a shot?

    <p>During the extended pause between breaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes more misses than any other action in the firing process?

    <p>Improper trigger control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does follow through involve?

    <p>Maintaining sight alignment before, during, and after firing a round.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stance in shooting?

    <p>The posture a shooter assumes while firing a shot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stance has you stand with your head and shoulders square to the target?

    <p>Isosceles stance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    While in the Weaver stance, your weapon side foot should be where?

    <p>To the rear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the barricade position?

    <p>A position behind cover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What capabilities are a necessity for one-handed shooting?

    <p>Strength and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is point shooting?

    <p>A technique used when you cannot use the sights or have no time to align them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When obtaining the proper grip and drawing your handgun, where should you keep your trigger finger?

    <p>Outside the trigger guard and off the trigger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cover?

    <p>Any object or obstacle that creates a bullet-resistant barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is concealment?

    <p>Any object that creates a visual barrier but may not stop a projectile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the trigger is pulled but the round fails to detonate?

    <p>Failure to fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does excessive lubrication do?

    <p>It can harm ammunition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next important step after cleaning your firearm?

    <p>Lubricating your weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a very important step that a little goes a long way and excessive amounts can harm ammunition regarding firearms?

    <p>Lubrication of the firearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gun License Key Concepts

    • Individual License: Required for carrying firearms while on duty.
    • Companion License: Identified as the Class "G" Firearm license.
    • Class "G" Firearm License: Must be held in conjunction with another license; enables the carrying of a firearm for regulated duties.
    • Visible Firearm Requirement: Class "G" licensee must keep the firearm in view at all times.
    • Authorized Calibers: Includes .38 caliber revolver, .380 caliber, 9 mm semi-automatic, .357 caliber with .38 ammunition, .40 caliber, and .45 ACP handguns.
    • Firearm Limitation: Licensees cannot carry more than two firearms while on duty.
    • Factory Ammunition Only: Class G license holders are permitted to use factory ammunition.
    • Prohibited Ammunition: Includes Glaser-type, armor-piercing, or reloaded ammunition.

    Duties And Conduct

    • Travel Protocol for Officers: Armed officers in uniform may travel directly between home and client sites with written permission from their agency.
    • Duty Radius: Officers can operate within a 2-mile radius of their assigned post during duty hours.
    • Battery Definition: Involves intentional contact or striking another person against their will.
    • Liability: Licensees risk liability if they fail to meet the expected standard of care, causing injuries.
    • Standard of Care: Represents the level of duty expected in everyday interactions.
    • Areas of Liability: Includes criminal liability (violating laws) and civil liability (responsibility for civil wrongs).
    • Criminal Liability Occurrence: Happens when a person breaches criminal laws in Florida statutes.
    • Civil Liability Occurrence: Involves responsibility for causing a civil wrong to another.

    Use of Force Protocol

    • Mental Preparedness: Officers should be mentally prepared for potential use-of-force situations.
    • Justification for Force: Use of physical force is justifiable when there's a reasonable belief in imminent unlawful force against oneself or others.
    • Justification for Deadly Force: Necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or a forcible felony.

    Firearm Safety Procedures

    • Treat Every Firearm as Loaded: Always assume firearms are loaded, maintaining strict safety protocols.
    • Muzzle Direction: Always point the muzzle in a safe direction to prevent accidental discharge.
    • Trigger Finger Safety: Keep the trigger finger off the trigger and against the frame when drawing or holstering a firearm.
    • Cleaning Firearms: Firearms should be cleaned each time they are fired to ensure proper function.
    • Range Instructor Responsibilities: Inspects all firearms for functionality before training sessions.
    • Storage and Handling: Firearms should always be secured in their holsters unless instructed otherwise.

    Range Rules and Etiquette

    • Ceasefire Command: Immediate cessation of fire is required upon the command of ceasefire.
    • Eating and Tobacco Restrictions: Absolutely no eating or tobacco products are permitted on the firing line.

    Handgun Mechanics

    • Visual and Physical Inspection: Always ensure a revolver is unloaded upon handover by inspecting the cylinder.
    • Semi-Automatic Pistol Function: Operates by harnessing the recoil energy of a shot to eject the spent cartridge and chamber a new round.
    • Wad Component: A sealing part unique to centerfire cartridges, used to contain gases.

    Ammunition Lifespan

    • Duty Life: Recommended reliability time for ammunition under service conditions, usually measured in months.
    • Shelf Life: Expected reliable duration of ammunition from manufacture to service, expressed in years.

    Shooting Techniques

    • Sight Picture: Relationship among the eye, front sight, rear sight, and target, crucial for accuracy.
    • Focus Technique: When prioritizing focus on the front sight, the target appears blurry.
    • Best Shot Timing: Optimal firing occurs during the respiratory pause— the moment of breath retention.
    • Trigger Control Errors: Improper trigger control is the leading cause of missed shots.

    Shooting Postures

    • Follow Through: Involves maintaining alignment before, during, and after shooting.
    • Stance Definitions:
      • Isosceles Stance: Head and shoulders square to the target, weight forward.
      • Weaver Stance: Weapon side foot positioned to the rear.

    Shooting Techniques and Strategies

    • Barricade Position: Utilizing cover during shooting engagements.
    • One-Handed Shooting: Essential skill for adaptability in diverse shooting scenarios.
    • Point Shooting Technique: Used when there's insufficient time to align sights accurately.

    Safety Guidelines for Handling Firearms

    • Trigger Finger Position: Keep the trigger finger outside the trigger guard during grip and draw.
    • Cover Definition: Any object providing bullet resistance between the shooter and a threat.
    • Concealment Definition: Visual barriers that may not stop projectiles but obscure visibility.

    Maintenance and Care

    • Lubrication Importance: Essential for proper firearm function; excessive lubrication can damage ammunition.
    • Post-Cleaning Care: Following cleaning, lubrication is a critical maintenance step.

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