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What are the 3 main parts that a revolver and pistol have in common?
What are the 3 main parts that a revolver and pistol have in common?
- Frame (correct)
- Action (correct)
- Barrel (correct)
- Grip
What end of the pistol does the bullet come out of?
What end of the pistol does the bullet come out of?
muzzle
What does +P mean?
What does +P mean?
Ammunition loaded to a higher pressure
What are the 4 parts of a round of ammunition?
What are the 4 parts of a round of ammunition?
What are the 2 most important shooting fundamentals?
What are the 2 most important shooting fundamentals?
Does a misfire 'ignite'?
Does a misfire 'ignite'?
Can a hangfire 'pause' and still go off?
Can a hangfire 'pause' and still go off?
A squib load produces less than optimal power and velocity.
A squib load produces less than optimal power and velocity.
Name the 5 firing positions.
Name the 5 firing positions.
Name a better cleaner/lubricant on the market.
Name a better cleaner/lubricant on the market.
What is inside a barrel that gives a bullet stability?
What is inside a barrel that gives a bullet stability?
How long is the CT Temporary State Permit good for?
How long is the CT Temporary State Permit good for?
Under what part of the revolver do you place the empty cartridge?
Under what part of the revolver do you place the empty cartridge?
Describe follow through and why it is important.
Describe follow through and why it is important.
How do you de-cock a pistol?
How do you de-cock a pistol?
What is the correct breathing technique?
What is the correct breathing technique?
What part of your trigger finger do you pull the trigger with?
What part of your trigger finger do you pull the trigger with?
Where is the chamber located in a semi-automatic pistol?
Where is the chamber located in a semi-automatic pistol?
Can you shoot a .357 Magnum in a .38 Special revolver?
Can you shoot a .357 Magnum in a .38 Special revolver?
What are the 3 parts to the hammer assembly?
What are the 3 parts to the hammer assembly?
Describe the NRA's Eddie Eagle Program.
Describe the NRA's Eddie Eagle Program.
What is a double action pistol?
What is a double action pistol?
What is a single action pistol?
What is a single action pistol?
What does the primer do?
What does the primer do?
What does powder do and what are the two types?
What does powder do and what are the two types?
How long do you wait to open a pistol after a malfunction?
How long do you wait to open a pistol after a malfunction?
The opening in the rear of a revolver's barrel is called what?
The opening in the rear of a revolver's barrel is called what?
How many grains of powder are in a pound?
How many grains of powder are in a pound?
What does 'Parrabellum' mean?
What does 'Parrabellum' mean?
What does JHP stand for?
What does JHP stand for?
What does WC stand for?
What does WC stand for?
What does RN stand for?
What does RN stand for?
What does FMJ stand for?
What does FMJ stand for?
What does ACP stand for?
What does ACP stand for?
What other round can you shoot in a 9x19mm pistol?
What other round can you shoot in a 9x19mm pistol?
What is the smallest pistol cartridge?
What is the smallest pistol cartridge?
What does HMR stand for?
What does HMR stand for?
If you want to adjust the rear sight, how do you do it?
If you want to adjust the rear sight, how do you do it?
How many grains are in typical target loads?
How many grains are in typical target loads?
If you change your address, how long do you have to notify DPS?
If you change your address, how long do you have to notify DPS?
What is a stove pipe and how do you clear it?
What is a stove pipe and how do you clear it?
What is a double feed and how do you clear it?
What is a double feed and how do you clear it?
Before you clean a pistol, what do you need to do?
Before you clean a pistol, what do you need to do?
Should you store ammo and firearms together?
Should you store ammo and firearms together?
How do you perform an immediate action drill?
How do you perform an immediate action drill?
What is the golden rule of gun safety?
What is the golden rule of gun safety?
What are the 3 critical gun rules?
What are the 3 critical gun rules?
What is the gun's action?
What is the gun's action?
What is magnum?
What is magnum?
What is a misfire?
What is a misfire?
What is a hang fire?
What is a hang fire?
What is a squib load?
What is a squib load?
How do you deal with a misfire, hang fire, or squib load?
How do you deal with a misfire, hang fire, or squib load?
Do you have to tell a police officer that you are carrying?
Do you have to tell a police officer that you are carrying?
What is failure to fire?
What is failure to fire?
Study Notes
Revolver and Pistol Basics
- Key components common to revolvers and pistols: barrel, frame, action.
- Exit point for bullets in firearms is called the muzzle.
Ammunition Fundamentals
- +P designation indicates ammunition loaded to higher pressure for increased performance.
- Essential parts of a round of ammunition: bullet, case, powder, primer.
Shooting Fundamentals
- Two most critical shooting fundamentals: aiming and trigger control.
Malfunction Terminology
- A misfire does not ignite upon trigger pull.
- A hangfire may pause before igniting, creating a delay.
- A squib load produces inadequate power and velocity, leading to suboptimal performance.
Shooting Positions and Techniques
- Five firing positions: bench rest, two-handed standing (isosceles), single-arm, weaver, modified weaver.
- Proper breathing technique for shooting: inhale, exhale halfway, hold breath, fire within 6-10 seconds.
- Follow-through requires squeezing and holding the trigger for accuracy maintenance.
Safety and Maintenance
- Wait at least 30 seconds before opening a pistol after a malfunction.
- Store firearms and ammunition together only in a certified safe for safety compliance.
Action Types in Firearms
- Double-action pistols cock the hammer and fire with a single trigger pull.
- Single-action pistols require manual cocking to release the hammer.
Ammo Types and Specifications
- Different types of ammunition specifications:
- JHP: Jacketed Hollow Point
- WC: Wad Cutter
- RN: Round Nose
- FMJ: Full Metal Jacket
- ACP: Automatic Colt Pistol
- Smallest pistol cartridge is .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire).
- Magnum refers to a larger version of a cartridge.
Clearing Malfunctions
- "Stove pipe" occurs when a round is stuck during ejection; clear by tapping, tilting, and racking.
- "Double feed" results in two rounds in the chamber; resolve by locking the slide, ejecting the magazine, and racking.
Legal and Compliance
- Notify the Department of Public Safety (DPS) within 48 hours after changing your address.
- Inform police officers of firearm carry only if asked.
Gun Safety Rules
- Golden rule of gun safety: always point the gun in a safe direction.
- Three critical rules of gun safety:
- Point the gun in a safe direction.
- Keep the finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
- Keep the gun unloaded until ready for use.
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