CLEET Phase 4 Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update 2025 Already Passed
Primary Safety - Answers A shooters trigger finger is also known as the what?
Positive Target Identification - Answers Before a shooter fires a round, he or she must have what?
A firearm that is of sound design, and well maintained - Answers Before a shooter enters the firing
range, four basic premises must be met. The shooter must (1) be in sound mental and physical
condition; (2) have fresh and safe ammunition; (3) have a holster that is in good condition and designed
specifically for the firearm; and (4) have what?
Safety - Answers The TOP PRIORITY of all participants in firearms training is what?
Loaded - Answers All firearms should be treated as if they are what?
Revolver - Answers The proper method of unloading what type of firearm involves opening the cylinder;
ejecting cartridges into your hand; physically and visually checking the chambers to insure that each is
empty; and counting the rounds in your hand to insure that they are all accounted for?
You check it yourself and confirmed it is unloaded - Answers You can presume a firearm is unloaded if
what?
After you have taken position on the firing line and the command to load has been given by the tower
operator. - Answers When will you first load your firearm while on the range?
The muzzle has cleared the holster, the muzzle is pointing down range, and the target has been
identified - Answers Never place your finger on the trigger until when?
Outside the trigger guard - Answers Once in the ready gun position, the shooter's trigger finger should
be located where?
Perform the proper malfunction clearance procedure and continue firing - Answers In the event of a
malfunction in a semi-automatic pistol, you should do what?
The barrel has been checked for obstructions by a line officer - Answers Never fire a succeeding round
following a SQUID load until when?
Misfire - Answers What is the failure of a PRIMER to ignite the powder charge?
Hangfire - Answers What is the TEMPORARY failure of a primer to ignite the POWDER charge?
Squib load - Answers What is a cartridge that is loaded with an INSUFFICIENT amount of powder?
Call out "cease fire" - Answers Anyone who observes an immediately hazardous situation on the firing
line should do what?
Holster and secure their firearm, and await further instructions. - Answers In the event of any
emergency "cease fire," all shooters will stop firing and do what?
, Maintain your position and listen, but do not turn around - Answers If you are spoken to by a line officer
while on the firing line, you should do what?
Revolver - Answers To transfer what type of firearm should you open and unload the cylinder, and
present it grip first with the muzzle pointing to the ground?
Semi-automatic pistol - Answers To transfer what type of firearm should you remove the magazine,
unload the chamber, lock the slide open, and present it grip first with muzzle pointing to the ground?
The muzzle is pointed down range, then raise your off-gun hand and a line officer will assist you. -
Answers During firearms training, if any equipment is dropped during a course of fire, make sure what?
Raise your off-gun hand and wait for a line officer to assist you. - Answers If a firearm is dropped, you
should do what?
Anytime they are on or near the firing line. - Answers Students are required to wear eye and ear
protection when?
Separately or in separate locked compartments. - Answers Firearms and ammunition should be stored
how?
Removed from the firearm and unloaded. - Answers When storing a semi-automatic pistol, the magazine
should be what?
(1) Treat all firearms as though they are loaded; (2) Never point a firearm at anyone unless you are ready
and willing to kill that person; (3) Keep your finger {THE PRIMARY SAFETY} off the trigger until your sights
are on the target; (4) Always make positive target identification and be sure of the area behind your
target. - Answers What are the 4 general safety rules?
Make sure it is unloaded. - Answers When you first pick up a firearm, you should do what first?
Never take anyone's word that a firearm is unloaded. Always check it yourself. - Answers You should
never take anyone's word about a firearm you should do what?
Standing at a 45-degree angle to the target. - Answers When loading or unloading on the firing line, you
should be standing how?
Tactical position. - Answers Standing at a 45-degree angle to the target is called what?
Check all firearms for chamber and barrel obstructions before loading and firing. - Answers Before firing
a firearm you should do what first?
The firearm is clear of the holster and is safely pointed down range. - Answers You should never place
your finger on the trigger until when?
Primary Safety - Answers A shooters trigger finger is also known as the what?
Positive Target Identification - Answers Before a shooter fires a round, he or she must have what?
A firearm that is of sound design, and well maintained - Answers Before a shooter enters the firing
range, four basic premises must be met. The shooter must (1) be in sound mental and physical
condition; (2) have fresh and safe ammunition; (3) have a holster that is in good condition and designed
specifically for the firearm; and (4) have what?
Safety - Answers The TOP PRIORITY of all participants in firearms training is what?
Loaded - Answers All firearms should be treated as if they are what?
Revolver - Answers The proper method of unloading what type of firearm involves opening the cylinder;
ejecting cartridges into your hand; physically and visually checking the chambers to insure that each is
empty; and counting the rounds in your hand to insure that they are all accounted for?
You check it yourself and confirmed it is unloaded - Answers You can presume a firearm is unloaded if
what?
After you have taken position on the firing line and the command to load has been given by the tower
operator. - Answers When will you first load your firearm while on the range?
The muzzle has cleared the holster, the muzzle is pointing down range, and the target has been
identified - Answers Never place your finger on the trigger until when?
Outside the trigger guard - Answers Once in the ready gun position, the shooter's trigger finger should
be located where?
Perform the proper malfunction clearance procedure and continue firing - Answers In the event of a
malfunction in a semi-automatic pistol, you should do what?
The barrel has been checked for obstructions by a line officer - Answers Never fire a succeeding round
following a SQUID load until when?
Misfire - Answers What is the failure of a PRIMER to ignite the powder charge?
Hangfire - Answers What is the TEMPORARY failure of a primer to ignite the POWDER charge?
Squib load - Answers What is a cartridge that is loaded with an INSUFFICIENT amount of powder?
Call out "cease fire" - Answers Anyone who observes an immediately hazardous situation on the firing
line should do what?
Holster and secure their firearm, and await further instructions. - Answers In the event of any
emergency "cease fire," all shooters will stop firing and do what?
, Maintain your position and listen, but do not turn around - Answers If you are spoken to by a line officer
while on the firing line, you should do what?
Revolver - Answers To transfer what type of firearm should you open and unload the cylinder, and
present it grip first with the muzzle pointing to the ground?
Semi-automatic pistol - Answers To transfer what type of firearm should you remove the magazine,
unload the chamber, lock the slide open, and present it grip first with muzzle pointing to the ground?
The muzzle is pointed down range, then raise your off-gun hand and a line officer will assist you. -
Answers During firearms training, if any equipment is dropped during a course of fire, make sure what?
Raise your off-gun hand and wait for a line officer to assist you. - Answers If a firearm is dropped, you
should do what?
Anytime they are on or near the firing line. - Answers Students are required to wear eye and ear
protection when?
Separately or in separate locked compartments. - Answers Firearms and ammunition should be stored
how?
Removed from the firearm and unloaded. - Answers When storing a semi-automatic pistol, the magazine
should be what?
(1) Treat all firearms as though they are loaded; (2) Never point a firearm at anyone unless you are ready
and willing to kill that person; (3) Keep your finger {THE PRIMARY SAFETY} off the trigger until your sights
are on the target; (4) Always make positive target identification and be sure of the area behind your
target. - Answers What are the 4 general safety rules?
Make sure it is unloaded. - Answers When you first pick up a firearm, you should do what first?
Never take anyone's word that a firearm is unloaded. Always check it yourself. - Answers You should
never take anyone's word about a firearm you should do what?
Standing at a 45-degree angle to the target. - Answers When loading or unloading on the firing line, you
should be standing how?
Tactical position. - Answers Standing at a 45-degree angle to the target is called what?
Check all firearms for chamber and barrel obstructions before loading and firing. - Answers Before firing
a firearm you should do what first?
The firearm is clear of the holster and is safely pointed down range. - Answers You should never place
your finger on the trigger until when?
