CFSC Firearm Malfunctions & Corrective Actions

Question 1

What is a misfire in the context of firearm safety?

Accepted Answer

A failure of a cartridge to fire after the primer has been struck

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A round that fires with a reduced powder charge

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A round that fires after a significant delay

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A cartridge that becomes lodged in the barrel

Question 2

How long should you wait before opening the action after a suspected hangfire?

Accepted Answer

At least 60 seconds or as directed by the manufacturer

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5 seconds

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15 seconds

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30 seconds

Question 3

What is a hangfire?

Accepted Answer

A delayed ignition where there is a brief pause between primer strike and propellant igniting

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A complete failure to fire after the primer is struck

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A round that detonates prematurely before the action closes

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A malfunction where the bolt carrier fails to cycle

Question 4

What is a squib load?

Accepted Answer

A cartridge that fires with significantly reduced or absent propellant charge

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A cartridge with a missing primer

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A round that fires backwards due to a seating defect

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An overcharged round that produces excessive recoil and pressure

Question 5

What is the most serious danger of firing a second round immediately after a squib load?

Accepted Answer

A bullet lodged in the barrel can cause catastrophic barrel failure when the next round is fired

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The firearm may overheat and warp the barrel

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The magazine spring may be damaged by the reduced pressure

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The firing pin may snap from the impact

Question 6

What is the correct immediate action after experiencing a suspected misfire?

Accepted Answer

Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction, wait 30–60 seconds, then safely remove the cartridge

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Immediately open the action and remove the cartridge

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Re-cock the firearm and attempt to fire again right away

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Strike the back of the bolt to force ignition of the primer

Question 7

How should a misfired cartridge be disposed of safely?

Accepted Answer

Immerse it in water for at least one hour, then dispose of it according to local regulations

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Place it directly in regular household garbage

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Attempt to re-prime and reload the case for future use

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Incinerate it in a controlled outdoor fire