Firing Procedures and Techniques Flashcards
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What action should you take if your firearm fails to fire after pulling the trigger (misfire)?
Answer: Keep the firearm pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds before opening the action
A hangfire (delayed ignition) can occur, so keeping the firearm pointed downrange for 30 seconds before opening the action prevents injury from a late-firing round.
What is a 'squib load' and why is it dangerous?
Answer: A round with insufficient powder that may lodge a bullet in the barrel
A squib load has insufficient propellant, which may push a bullet partway into the barrel; firing another round behind it causes catastrophic barrel failure.
What is the correct procedure for clearing a 'stovepipe' malfunction in a semi-automatic pistol?
Answer: Tap the magazine, rack the slide to eject the case, and continue firing
The tap-rack-ready drill (tap the magazine, rack the slide to eject the partially ejected case) clears a stovepipe malfunction quickly.
When using a rifle with a telescopic sight, what is 'parallax error'?
Answer: The apparent movement of the reticle relative to the target when the eye moves off-center
Parallax error occurs when the reticle and target image are not on the same focal plane, causing the reticle to appear to shift position as the eye moves.
What is the recommended grip pressure when holding a handgun for accurate shooting?
Answer: Use a firm, consistent grip — often described as squeezing an orange or crushing a soda can
A consistent, firm grip (roughly 60-70% maximum pressure) controls recoil while avoiding tension that disrupts trigger control.
What does the term 'point of aim vs. point of impact' refer to in firearm shooting?
Answer: The difference between where the sights are aimed and where the bullet actually strikes
Point of aim is where the sights indicate the bullet should go, while point of impact is where the bullet actually strikes, which may differ due to zero, ammunition, or technique.
When shooting a bolt-action rifle, when should the bolt be cycled after firing?
Answer: Immediately after the shot, as part of the follow-through
Cycling the bolt immediately after firing, as part of follow-through, prepares the rifle for a follow-up shot while maintaining the shooting position.