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

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Every two years

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Every six months

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Every three months

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

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Finger inside the trigger guard resting on the trigger

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Finger resting on the trigger guard

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Thumb over the hammer

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

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Eject the magazine and reload

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Lock the slide back and inspect

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Perform a press check

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

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Whenever the officer cannot apprehend the felon by other means

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Only when the felon is armed with a deadly weapon

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Any time a felony arrest warrant has been issued

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

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Cleaning the barrel after each use

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Reducing recoil during firing

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Maintaining accuracy at distance

Question 6

Which type of ammunition is typically authorized for law enforcement duty carry due to its reduced over-penetration risk?

Accepted Answer

Jacketed hollow point (JHP)

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Full metal jacket (FMJ)

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Soft point (SP)

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