CRFSC Firearm Malfunctions and Stoppages 3

Question 1

What is a common cause of squib loads in ammunition?

Accepted Answer

Reloaded ammunition assembled with an insufficient or missing powder charge

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Using high-powered rifle cartridges in a handgun

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Firing a firearm in extremely cold temperatures

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Using hollow point ammunition that has been stored improperly

Question 2

How should you check for a barrel obstruction after a suspected squib load?

Accepted Answer

Use a cleaning rod inserted from the muzzle end with the action open and firearm verified unloaded

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Fire one more round carefully to see if the obstruction clears

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Look directly down the barrel from the muzzle with the action closed

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Listen for a rattling sound when shaking the firearm

Question 3

How should misfired cartridges be properly disposed of?

Accepted Answer

Soak them in water to neutralize the primer and powder, then dispose of safely or give to range personnel

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Return them to the ammunition box to fire later in a different firearm

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Refire them after the 30-second waiting period has passed

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Immediately disassemble them to retrieve reusable components

Question 4

What precaution best protects a shooter if a hangfire occurs?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction for at least 30 seconds before opening the action

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Pulling the trigger a second time to initiate ignition of the delayed round

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Removing the magazine immediately upon noticing the firing delay

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Opening the action as quickly as possible to extract the cartridge

Question 5

What is the key difference between a misfire and a hangfire?

Accepted Answer

A misfire results in no discharge at all; a hangfire results in a delayed discharge

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A misfire involves a defective bullet; a hangfire involves a defective primer only

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Misfires occur only in revolvers; hangfires occur only in semi-automatic firearms

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A misfire produces a loud pop; a hangfire is completely silent

Question 6

If you hear an unusual reduced 'pop' or feel significantly less recoil than normal while firing, you should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop firing, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and check for a barrel obstruction

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Continue firing to attempt to clear the malfunction through normal operation

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Increase your grip pressure and fire the next round immediately

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Tap the bottom of the magazine and rack the slide to clear the action

Question 7

In Canadian firearm safety, what does the PROVE procedure accomplish?

Accepted Answer

It is a systematic procedure to confirm a firearm is completely unloaded and safe to handle

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It verifies that a firearm is properly zeroed and accurate for use

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It is the standard method for clearing a double feed malfunction

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It is a range safety inspection checklist used by range officers only