Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: State Exam Prep 2024

Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: State Exam Prep 2024 Backstrap - answerPortion of the grip that is placed in the palm of the shooting hand. Barrel - answer1. Provides a path for the fired bullet; long cylinder-shaped tube through which the projectile travels from the chamber 2. its chamber holds the cartridge Center Pin - answerThe spring-loaded part that holds the cylinder closed. Crane - answerAttaches the cylinder to the frame so the cylinder can swing in and out of the frame opening. Cylinder - answerHouses the extractor rod and contains the chambers that hold the cartridges. Cylinder Release Latch - answerdisengages the cylinder from the frame Cylinder Stop - answerlocks the cylinder Extractor - answer1. star-shaped device attached to the extractor rod that fits inside the cylinder that the rounds rest on (internal part) 2. metal hook-shaped part mounted on the bolt; the hook engages the rim of the cartridge so that when the action is brought to the rear, the extractor removes the shell from the chamber. Extractor Rod - answerwhen depressed, it causes the extractor to push the cartridge from the cylinder Frame - answerinternal structure that holds the parts of the revolver and provides a way of gripping the firearm Front Sight - answerlocated on the end of the barrel near the muzzle; it is designed for the swift location of the target and for bringing the firearm into alignment for accuracy. Grip - answer1. made of wood, plastic, or rubber; designed to allow the shooter to grip the firearm easily for control 2. "small of the stock," just behind the receiver; the shooter uses the grip and his or her shooting hand for control when firing or carrying it Hammer - answerwhen the trigger is pulled, this part falls forward to activate the primer Hammer Nose - answerpin or firing pin—part of the hammer or frame that protrudes through the frame and strikes the primer (internal part) Hammer Spur - answerpart of the hammer used for cocking the weapon to single-action mode Hand - answerturns the cylinder as the gun is cocked, thus aligning a cartridge with the hammer or firing pin (internal part) Rear Sight - answerlocated on the rear of the frame; it can be adjustable or fixed Top Strap - answerpart of the frame that houses the rear sight, positioned over cylinder Trigger - answeractivates the revolver's operation in both single and double action; activates the pistol's operation Trigger Guard - answerpart of the frame that protects the trigger Accessory Rail - answerprovides space for lighting and sighting devices Frame/Receiver - answerholds the internal parts, as well as the slide assembly, and provides a way to grip the pistol Front Strap - answerportion of the grip that allows the fingers of the shooting hand to rest Grip Panel - answermade of polymer designed to allow the shooter to easily grip and control the weapon Magazine Catch - answerreleases the magazine from the frame (magazine well) Magazine Floor Plate - answerbase of the magazine Muzzle Barrel - answerprovides a path for the fired bullet and is chambered to hold the cartridge Slide - answerhouses the firing pin, safety, drop safety, sights, and extractor Slide Cover Plate - answerallows access of the firing pin assembly Slide Lock - answerdevice that allows quick and simple field stripping of the pistol Slide Stop Lever - answerdevice that locks the slide in the open position Thumb Rest - answerplace for the thumb to rest while gripping the pistol Trigger Safety - answerallows the trigger to move when pressed 5 Main Parts of a Magazine - answer1. Follower 2. Spring 3. Magazine Insert 4. Floor Plate 5. Magazine Tube Action/Slide Release - answermechanical device that, when activated, releases the slide Bolt - answer1. cylindrical steel part containing the firing pin and extractor, which closes the breech end of the barrel for firing 2. contains the firing pin, spring, and extractor (internal part) Bolt Carrier - answerflat steel part tha