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 ex