AZPOST firearms instructor semi auto test with Complete Solutions 2023

where would your thumb live on a 1911 - Correct Answer on top of safety does a proper grip reduce recoil? - Correct Answer no, can only reduce recoil with lighter loads what does a proper grip do for recoil - Correct Answer it controls recoil what is the firing cycle - Correct Answer -fire -unlock -extract -eject -cock -feed -chamber -lock what is a locked firing pin - Correct Answer -a firing pin block -keeps firing pin from hitting primer until disengaged by rearward movement of the trigger steps for a phase one malfunction - Correct Answer -tap -rack -assess steps for phase two malfunction - Correct Answer -tap -rack -lock slide back -strip magazine -cycle twice with right hand twist -insert new magazine -rack -assess how can a weapon discharge when the slide goes forward - Correct Answer -the chambered round has a high primer -there is foreign debris caught between the breach face and primer -a mechanical problem with the firearm -these occurrences are extremely rare why do we index the magazines - Correct Answer -magazine is held in line with forearm for increased strength