FIREARMS ILEA 25 ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What are the three main parts of a shotgun?.
Answer: Barrel, Stock, Receiver
◍ What are three uses for a shotgun?.
Answer: Mid range rifle, Grenade launcher/less lethal launcher, Short range
scattergun
◍ Aggressive action by a determined suspect can be reliably stopped.
Answer: By interrupting brain and spinal cord
◍ How many components in a handgun cartridge.
Answer: PrimerCasingBulletPowder
◍ How do you handle ammunition?.
Answer: Store away from heat and moistureDo not dispose of in the trash
◍ When you clear semi-automatic gun, (when you unload) what is the step.
Answer: Finger off of the trigger, pointing at the safe directionDrop the
magazineLock the slide to the rearPhysically and visually inspect
◍ What is the cardinal rule for firearms?.
Answer: Treat every firearm as if they are loaded (point in safe direction,
hand to others with cylinder open or slide locked back, mag released
◍ When you put your firearm in the holster.
Answer: Always scanFinger off the triggerOne hand to holster, strong
handAnd do not look at the holster. Keep scanning
◍ What are four advantages of a shotgun over a handgun?.
Answer: Psychological effect, Appearance, Does not require pinpoint
, accuracy, Sound when functioning the action
◍ Number one safety feature on the firearm.
Answer: Trigger Finger
◍ What are some things to consider before using a shotgun?.
Answer: Distance, Shot spread, Backdrop, Proximity to bystanders
◍ What are the ranges of a shotgun?.
Answer: 20 yrds (most combat firing occurs), 100 yrds - effective range, 200
yrds - maximum range
◍ What can a shotgun be used for?.
Answer: Building searches, When situation dictates
◍ What does sight picture refer to?.
Answer: The relationship between the target, the front and rear sights and
the eye
◍ What is sight alignment?.
Answer: The relationship between the front and the rear sight
◍ What three things an officer abide by to reduce liability.
Answer: Federal law (case law)State statuteDepartment policy
◍ When loading firearm, you stand facing the target and draw your arm.
Answer: True
◍ You transfer the weapon to what hand and activate the slide.
Answer: You do not transfer the weapon to reload
◍ Majority of the deaths that involve weapon for law enforcement are within.
Answer: 0 to 5 feet
◍ How should the target appear when shooting?.
Answer: Blurred
◍ Why does an officer use deadly force?.
Answer: to stop the suspects aggressive behavior
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What are the three main parts of a shotgun?.
Answer: Barrel, Stock, Receiver
◍ What are three uses for a shotgun?.
Answer: Mid range rifle, Grenade launcher/less lethal launcher, Short range
scattergun
◍ Aggressive action by a determined suspect can be reliably stopped.
Answer: By interrupting brain and spinal cord
◍ How many components in a handgun cartridge.
Answer: PrimerCasingBulletPowder
◍ How do you handle ammunition?.
Answer: Store away from heat and moistureDo not dispose of in the trash
◍ When you clear semi-automatic gun, (when you unload) what is the step.
Answer: Finger off of the trigger, pointing at the safe directionDrop the
magazineLock the slide to the rearPhysically and visually inspect
◍ What is the cardinal rule for firearms?.
Answer: Treat every firearm as if they are loaded (point in safe direction,
hand to others with cylinder open or slide locked back, mag released
◍ When you put your firearm in the holster.
Answer: Always scanFinger off the triggerOne hand to holster, strong
handAnd do not look at the holster. Keep scanning
◍ What are four advantages of a shotgun over a handgun?.
Answer: Psychological effect, Appearance, Does not require pinpoint
, accuracy, Sound when functioning the action
◍ Number one safety feature on the firearm.
Answer: Trigger Finger
◍ What are some things to consider before using a shotgun?.
Answer: Distance, Shot spread, Backdrop, Proximity to bystanders
◍ What are the ranges of a shotgun?.
Answer: 20 yrds (most combat firing occurs), 100 yrds - effective range, 200
yrds - maximum range
◍ What can a shotgun be used for?.
Answer: Building searches, When situation dictates
◍ What does sight picture refer to?.
Answer: The relationship between the target, the front and rear sights and
the eye
◍ What is sight alignment?.
Answer: The relationship between the front and the rear sight
◍ What three things an officer abide by to reduce liability.
Answer: Federal law (case law)State statuteDepartment policy
◍ When loading firearm, you stand facing the target and draw your arm.
Answer: True
◍ You transfer the weapon to what hand and activate the slide.
Answer: You do not transfer the weapon to reload
◍ Majority of the deaths that involve weapon for law enforcement are within.
Answer: 0 to 5 feet
◍ How should the target appear when shooting?.
Answer: Blurred
◍ Why does an officer use deadly force?.
Answer: to stop the suspects aggressive behavior
