Firearms Proficiency and Use of Force Flashcards

What is the standard service pistol caliber most commonly issued to DS special agents?

Answer: 9mm

The 9mm has become the standard caliber for most U.S. federal law enforcement agencies, including DS special agents, due to its balance of capacity and performance.

During a firearms qualification course, what does the term 'failure drill' (also called Mozambique drill) involve?

Answer: Two shots to the body, one to the head

The failure drill (Mozambique drill) involves two center-mass shots followed by one precision shot to the head to stop a threat unresponsive to body shots.

What is the minimum passing score typically required on federal law enforcement firearms qualification courses?

Answer: 80%

Most federal law enforcement agencies, including DSS, require a minimum score of 80% to qualify on standard firearms courses.

What is 'muzzle discipline' in firearms safety?

Answer: Never pointing the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy

Muzzle discipline is one of the four fundamental firearm safety rules and means never pointing the muzzle at any person or object you are not prepared to shoot.

In a high-stress encounter, DS agents are trained to use which type of sight alignment technique that focuses on the front sight?

Answer: Front sight focus

Front sight focus is the trained technique where the agent concentrates on aligning and focusing on the front sight while the target remains slightly blurred.

How often are DS special agents generally required to re-qualify with their issued firearms?

Answer: Once a year

DS special agents are required to re-qualify with their firearms at least annually to maintain their law enforcement credentials.