BCOT week 1 (firearms) questions and
answers with solution 2025
Force - ANSWER Physical power used to compel an offender to take an action against their will. Or to
prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to themselves,others, and/or property.
Spontaneous force - ANSWER Force that is a instant reaction. Happens as an immediate responses.
Anticipated force - ANSWER Planned force
Non-deadly force - ANSWER Does not cause death nor great bodily harm
Deadly Force - ANSWER force applied by a officer that is likely or intended to cause death or great bodily
harm.
Use when: offender is escaping *order offender to stop before using force*
What is the purpose of controlling weapons in a facility? - ANSWER To prevent escapes avoid
disturbances and to ensure safety, and security of facility.
What are the four cardinal rules - ANSWER • treat all guns as if they are loaded
• Point muzzle in a safe direction
• Keep finger off trigger / outside of trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire.
• be sure of your target and what's beyond it.
Reloading 4 - ANSWER • Administrative- weapon is holstered (load while in holster)
• Combat- out of the holster drop magazine on the floor and reload.
• out of battery- out of ammunition no choice but to reload.
• Tactical- save lesser rounds and use a full magazine
What is a standard trigger pull? - ANSWER 5.5 pounds
answers with solution 2025
Force - ANSWER Physical power used to compel an offender to take an action against their will. Or to
prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to themselves,others, and/or property.
Spontaneous force - ANSWER Force that is a instant reaction. Happens as an immediate responses.
Anticipated force - ANSWER Planned force
Non-deadly force - ANSWER Does not cause death nor great bodily harm
Deadly Force - ANSWER force applied by a officer that is likely or intended to cause death or great bodily
harm.
Use when: offender is escaping *order offender to stop before using force*
What is the purpose of controlling weapons in a facility? - ANSWER To prevent escapes avoid
disturbances and to ensure safety, and security of facility.
What are the four cardinal rules - ANSWER • treat all guns as if they are loaded
• Point muzzle in a safe direction
• Keep finger off trigger / outside of trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire.
• be sure of your target and what's beyond it.
Reloading 4 - ANSWER • Administrative- weapon is holstered (load while in holster)
• Combat- out of the holster drop magazine on the floor and reload.
• out of battery- out of ammunition no choice but to reload.
• Tactical- save lesser rounds and use a full magazine
What is a standard trigger pull? - ANSWER 5.5 pounds
