FDLE FDLE - Florida Department of Law Enforcement Firearms and Weapons Training Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to FDLE standards, how often must sworn law enforcement officers qualify with their duty firearm?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

FDLE standards require sworn officers to qualify with their duty firearm at least annually to maintain proficiency.

Question 2

Which of the following is the proper trigger discipline when carrying a firearm in a non-threatening situation?

Accepted Answer

Finger indexed along the frame outside the trigger guard

Answer

Proper trigger discipline requires keeping the finger indexed along the frame outside the trigger guard until ready to fire.

Question 3

When clearing a malfunction known as a 'failure to fire,' what is the correct immediate action technique?

Accepted Answer

Tap, rack, and reassess

Answer

The immediate action for a failure-to-fire malfunction is tap (magazine), rack (slide), and reassess the threat.

Question 4

Under Florida law, when is an officer authorized to discharge a firearm at a fleeing felon?

Accepted Answer

When the felon poses an imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death to others

Answer

The fleeing felon doctrine under Tennessee v. Garner limits deadly force to situations where the suspect poses an imminent threat of serious harm or death.

Question 5

What does the term 'muzzle discipline' refer to in FDLE firearms training?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times

Answer

Muzzle discipline means always being aware of where the firearm is pointed and keeping it in a safe direction.

FDLE - Florida Department of Law Enforcement Practice Test

FDLE - Florida Department of Law Enforcement Practice Test

FDLE FDLE - Florida Department of Law Enforcement Firearms and Weapons Training Questions and Answers