ASO Firearms Safety and Proficiency Questions and Answers

Question 1

An Armed Security Officer is on the firing range and their pistol fails to fire when they pull the trigger, producing only a 'click'.
What is the MOST appropriate immediate action to take to clear this type of malfunction?

Accepted Answer

Tap the bottom of the magazine firmly, rack the slide to eject the misfed round and chamber a new one, and then reassess.

Answer

Lock the slide to the rear, strip the magazine, and then re-rack the slide several times.

Answer

Point the firearm in a safe direction and wait 30 seconds to see if it is a hang-fire.

Answer

Visually inspect the ejection port to identify the cause of the stoppage before taking any action.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a fundamental principle of marksmanship, essential for an ASO's firearms proficiency?

Accepted Answer

A smooth, controlled trigger squeeze

Answer

Rapid target acquisition

Answer

Maintaining a wide, athletic stance

Answer

Using the most powerful caliber available

Question 3

An ASO is conducting a routine check of their semi-automatic pistol. Which part of the firearm is responsible for igniting the primer of the cartridge?

Accepted Answer

Firing Pin

Answer

Extractor

Answer

Ejector

Answer

Hammer

Question 4

According to the universal rules of firearms safety, what must an ASO always be sure of before discharging their weapon?

Accepted Answer

Their target and what lies beyond it.

Answer

That they are using the correct shooting stance.

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That a verbal warning has been issued.

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That the firearm's manual safety is disengaged.

Question 5

While on duty, an ASO must securely store their firearm when not carrying it. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for securing a firearm?

Accepted Answer

Using a trigger lock and storing it in a locked case or safe.

Answer

Placing it in a locked glove compartment in a vehicle.

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Hiding it in a discreet location within their assigned post.

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Leaving it with an unarmed security officer for safekeeping.

Question 6

An ASO encounters a 'stovepipe' malfunction during a qualification course, where a spent casing is caught in the ejection port. This is classified as what type of malfunction?

Accepted Answer

Failure to eject

Answer

Failure to feed

Answer

Double feed

Answer

Out-of-battery

An Armed Security Officer is on the firing range and their pistol fails to fire when they pull the trigger, producing only a 'click'.What is the MOST appropriate immediate action to take to clear this type of malfunction?

An Armed Security Officer is on the firing range and their pistol fails to fire when they pull the trigger, producing only a 'click'.
What is the MOST appropriate immediate action to take to clear this type of malfunction?