ACT 235 Weapons Maintenance & Cleaning Procedures

Question 1

What is the FIRST step a security officer must take before cleaning a duty firearm?

Accepted Answer

Verify the firearm is unloaded and remove the magazine

Answer

Apply lubricant to the slide

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Point the firearm at a safe direction and pull the trigger

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Disassemble the barrel immediately

Question 2

Which solvent is most commonly used to remove carbon and powder fouling from a firearm barrel?

Accepted Answer

Hoppes No. 9 bore cleaner

Answer

WD-40 multi-use lubricant

Answer

Motor oil

Answer

Rubbing alcohol

Question 3

How frequently should a duty firearm carried by an Act 235-certified security officer be inspected for function and cleanliness?

Accepted Answer

Regularly — at minimum before each duty shift

Answer

Once a year during recertification only

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Only after it has been fired

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After every 500 rounds fired

Question 4

When field stripping a semi-automatic pistol for cleaning, which component is typically removed first after the magazine?

Accepted Answer

The slide assembly

Answer

The barrel bushing

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The recoil spring and guide rod

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The trigger group

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of lubricating a firearm after cleaning?

Accepted Answer

To reduce friction between moving parts and ensure reliable function

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To prevent rusting only

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To improve accuracy at long range

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To make the firearm easier to conceal

Question 6

Which tool is specifically designed to clean the bore (inside of the barrel) of a pistol?

Accepted Answer

A wire brush attached to a cleaning rod

Answer

A multi-tool with screwdriver bits

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A cotton swab soaked in oil

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A steel file for removing burrs

Question 7

After running solvent-soaked patches through a firearm barrel, what is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Run dry patches through until they come out clean, then apply a light coat of oil

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Apply more solvent and wait 24 hours

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Reassemble the firearm immediately

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Store the firearm with the solvent still inside the barrel