Firearms (2018 Law Enforcement Recruit Academy, 720 Hours, WI) 100% all correct.

What are the three types of ballistics? correct answers - Internal (inside gun) - External (muzzle to target) - Terminal (effect on target) What are "internal ballistics"? correct answers When the gun fires, a small explosion creates pressure inside the ammunition forcing the bullet down the barrel, and the velocity is determined by the bullet's size, shape, and the gunpowder charge behind it What are "external ballistics"? correct answers Factors such as the shape of the pullet, its velocity, wind, weather, etc. affect external ballistics, which are negligible at close distances What are "terminal ballistics"? correct answers - Permanent tissue damage caused by the projectile - Shot placement - The physical and psychological state of the person shot A pistol cartridge consists of what four basic parts? correct answers - Casing - Primer - Propellant - Bullet What is the semi-automatic pistol firing cycle? correct answers 1. The round must be fired 2. The empty casing must be extracted from the chamber 3. The empty casing must be ejected from the weapon 4. The next round must be fed into the chamber Accurately firing a handgun consists of mastering what five fundamentals? correct answers 1. Stance 2. Grip 3. Sight Alignment 4. Sight Picture 5. Trigger Control What are the four steps in The Draw Stroke? correct answers 1. Grip and Release 2. Draw and Pivot 3. Push and Meet 4. Extend (punch)