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Firearms & Defensive Tactics Flashcards

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  1. An officer's duty handgun is a semi-automatic pistol. What condition describes a round in the chamber, a full magazine inserted, and the safety (if present) engaged?

    Answer: Condition 1

    Condition 1 (also called 'cocked and locked' for single-action pistols) means a round is chambered, the magazine is full, and the manual safety is on.

  2. What is the purpose of the 'reactionary gap' in defensive tactics?

    Answer: Distance maintained to give the officer time to react to a sudden attack

    The reactionary gap is the minimum distance an officer tries to maintain from a potential threat to allow time to perceive and respond to an attack.

  3. Under the Graham v. Connor standard, which factor is NOT part of the three-part objective reasonableness test for use of force?

    Answer: The officer's personal feelings about the suspect

    Graham v. Connor requires courts to evaluate severity of crime, immediate threat, and active resistance—personal feelings of the officer are not a valid factor.

  4. What type of ammunition is typically issued to patrol officers to minimize over-penetration risk?

    Answer: Hollow point (JHP)

    Jacketed hollow point ammunition expands on impact, transferring energy quickly and reducing the risk of the round passing through the target and striking bystanders.

  5. When handcuffing a subject in the standing position, where should handcuffs be double-locked and why?

    Answer: After application, to prevent the ratchet from tightening further

    Double-locking after applying handcuffs prevents the ratchet from tightening if the subject struggles, reducing injury risk and liability.

  6. During a vehicle stop, where should an officer ideally position their body relative to the driver's door while speaking to the occupant?

    Answer: Standing in line with the vehicle's B-pillar, slightly behind the door frame

    Positioning at the B-pillar puts the door frame between the officer and the driver, providing cover and making it harder for the occupant to target the officer.

  7. Which of the following best describes 'sight picture' in firearm training?

    Answer: The aligned sights superimposed on the target

    Sight picture combines correct sight alignment (front/rear sight relationship) with the aligned sights placed on the intended target.