Firearms & Defensive Tactics Flashcards
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When performing a tactical reload, what is the primary purpose?
Answer: Replenishing ammunition during a lull in firing
A tactical reload replenishes ammunition in the firearm during a break in action so the officer has a full magazine ready if the fight resumes.
Under MPOETC use-of-force standards, when may an officer use deadly force?
Answer: When there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
Deadly force is authorized only when the officer reasonably believes there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to themselves or others.
Which grip technique best controls muzzle rise during rapid fire?
Answer: High thumbs forward grip with both hands
The high thumbs forward (thumbs-forward) grip distributes recoil management between both hands and reduces muzzle flip during rapid fire.
What does 'sight alignment' refer to in handgun marksmanship?
Answer: Centering the front sight in the rear sight notch at equal height
Sight alignment is achieved when the front sight post is centered horizontally and vertically within the rear sight notch.
During a building search, where should an officer's finger be positioned on the trigger when moving through a cleared hallway?
Answer: Along the frame outside the trigger guard (register position)
In the register (indexed) position the finger lies along the frame outside the guard, preventing accidental discharge while keeping the officer ready to engage.
What is the most common type of pistol malfunction that is cleared with a 'tap-rack-assess' procedure?
Answer: Failure to fire (click, no bang)
Tap-rack-assess clears a failure-to-fire (Type 1 malfunction) by seating the magazine, racking the slide to chamber a fresh round, and reassessing the threat.
Which defensive tactic principle emphasizes that officers should position themselves to avoid being silhouetted in a doorway?
Answer: Fatal funnel avoidance
The 'fatal funnel' is the danger zone in a doorway opening; officers are trained to avoid it by entering quickly or offsetting before crossing the threshold.