N.C.G.S. §15A-401(d)(2) correct answers Deadly force statute
When should officers be updated on any changes in the law affecting use of deadly force/non-
deadly force? correct answers Immediately
When is deadly force justified? correct answers - Only when it appears to be reasonably
necessary.
- To defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent
use of deadly physical force.
- To effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of a person who he reasonably
believes is attempting to escape by means of a deadly weapon, or who by his conduct or any
other means indicates that he presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to
others unless apprehended without delay.
- To prevent the escape of a person from custody imposed upon him as a result of
CONVICTION FOR A FELONY.
When is deadly force not justified? correct answers When it is willful, malicious, or criminally
negligent.
The decision on the part of the officer regarding when to shoot depends on a multitude of facts
including? correct answers - Threat
- Available cover
- Bystanders
What are the 2 types of handguns? correct answers - Semiautomatic
- Revolvers
Semiautomatic guns were criticized for what? correct answers - Weight
- Cost
- Training requirements
- Reliability
- Safety
Revolver correct answers A cylinder with separately loaded chambers (usually six) revolves as
the weapon is cocked or the action is pulled through, thereby aligning each chamber with the
barrel and firing pins in succession.
Nomenclatures of a revolver correct answers - Rear and front sights
- Barrel
- Trigger and trigger guard
- Hammer and hammer spur
- Top strap
- Cylinder
- Extractor/ejector rod and extractor rod shroud
, - Back-strap/front-strap
- Grips
- Thumb latch
- Cylinder star
Double action revolver correct answers Fired by cocking the hammer and then pressing the
trigger and can also be fired by squeezing the trigger only.
Most S&W revolver cylinders rotate? correct answers Counterclockwise
Most Colt revolver cylinder's rotate? correct answers Clockwise
Cylinder latch on a S&W must be pushed? correct answers Forward
Cylinder latch on a Colt must be pushed? correct answers Back
Cylinder latch on a Ruger is pushed? correct answers Into the frame
If the hammer is struck accidentally or slips during the cocking phase what is used to prevent
firing? correct answers Hammer block
How do you uncock a loaded and cocked revolver? correct answers First, point the gun in a safe
direction and then lower the hammer slowly and safely.
When cleaning, how do you make sure the weapon is unloaded? correct answers Visually and
physically inspect the weapon.
If repair or disassembly is required, what should you do? correct answers Go to factory-trained
armorer.
What type of handgun is used unanimously by law enforcement agencies in the US because of
their accuracy, ammunition capacity, and speed in reloading? correct answers Semiautomatics
Nomenclature of semiautomatic correct answers - Rear sights/front sights
- Ejection port and ejector
- Grip
- Trigger and trigger guard
- Magazine, magazine well, and magazine release/catch
- Slide and slide stop notch
- Receiver/frame
- Barrel with locking ribs
- Extractor
- Front-strap/back-strap
- Slide stop/release lever
- Recoil spring and guide rod
- Takedown lever (some models)