CRFSC Firearm Malfunctions and Stoppages 2

Question 1

When dealing with a misfire, which step must come FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction

Answer

Open the action to extract the cartridge

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Remove the magazine or open the cylinder

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Inspect the barrel for obstructions

Question 2

Why is it essential to keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction after a suspected misfire?

Accepted Answer

Because a hangfire could cause a delayed ignition and discharge

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To allow the barrel to cool down before handling

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To prevent moisture from entering the action and barrel

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Because the trigger mechanism may be damaged and could fire unexpectedly

Question 3

After waiting 30 seconds and removing a misfired cartridge, you should inspect it to:

Accepted Answer

Check whether the primer shows a firing pin indentation

Answer

Attempt to refire it in a different firearm

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Reload it into the magazine to try again

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Immediately disassemble it to examine the powder charge

Question 4

Which symptom most likely indicates a squib load has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A noticeably quieter sound and reduced recoil compared to normal firing

Answer

The action fails to cycle and the slide remains open

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An unusually loud report accompanied by excessive recoil

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The magazine drops free from the firearm during firing

Question 5

What is a 'stovepipe' malfunction?

Accepted Answer

A spent cartridge case caught partially ejected and standing upright in the ejection port

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A barrel obstruction caused by a lodged bullet from a squib load

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A double feed where two rounds attempt to enter the chamber simultaneously

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A primer that ignites but fails to ignite the main powder charge

Question 6

What is the standard technique to clear a stovepipe malfunction on a semi-automatic pistol?

Accepted Answer

Sweep the case out of the ejection port with your hand, then rack the slide

Answer

Remove the magazine and lock the slide back

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Tap the bottom of the magazine firmly, then rack the slide

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Fully disassemble the pistol to clear the case

Question 7

What is a double feed malfunction?

Accepted Answer

When two cartridges attempt to enter the chamber at the same time

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Accidentally loading ammunition into the same magazine twice

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When a semi-automatic firearm fires two rounds with a single trigger pull

Answer

When a cartridge is simultaneously in both the chamber and feeding from the magazine