CLEET Firearms Exam Questions with Correct Answers

CLEET Firearms Exam Questions with Correct Answers The student will identify CLEET'S general safety rules relating to all firearms and handling conditions - Answer-Treat all firearms as though they were loaded. Never point a firearm at anyone unless you are ready & willing to kill that person. Keep your finger (primary safety) off the trigger until your sights are on the target. Always make positive target identification, and be sure of the area behind your target. The student will identify what must first be accomplished whenever a person picks up a firearm. - Answer-ENSURE THAT IT IS UNLOADED NEVER LAY A FIREARM DOWN WITHOUT FIRST UNLOADING IT. The student will identify when a firearm, which is being brought to the range, must be unloaded. - Answer-ALL FIREARMS BROUGHT TO THE RANGE MUST BE UNLOADED The student will identify when a firearm, which is intended for use on the range, must be checked and approved. - Answer-ALL FIREARMS MUST BE CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED POLICE ARMORER & APPROVED BY THE RANGE MASTER PRIOR TO USE ON THE RANGE The student will identify when firearms may be loaded on the range. - Answer- FIREARMS WILL BE LOADED ON THE RANGE ONLY AFTER POSITION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THE FIRING LINE, AND ONLY AFTER THE COMMAND TO LOAD HAS BEEN GIVEN FROM THE TOWER. The student will identify where spent brass is to be ejected - Answer-EJECT SPENT BRASS ONTO THE GROUND, NOT INTO YOUR HAND OR A CONTAINER The student will identify where a firearm may be un-holstered - Answer-NO FIREARM WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF THE HOLSTER OTHER THAN WHEN ON THE FIRING LINE, OR IN A DESIGNATED DRYFIRE AREA The student will identify what must be checked free of obstructions prior to loading and firing a firearm. - Answer-ALL FIREARMS WILL BE CHECKED FOR CHAMBER AND BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LOADING AND FIRING The student will identify when the trigger finger may be placed on the trigger when the weapon is being presented - Answer-NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER UNTIL THE FIREARM IS CLEAR OF THE HOLSTER & SAFELY POINTED DOWN RANGE. The student will identify the procedure to follow when experiencing a squib load - Answer-IN THE EVENT OF A SQUIB LOAD, KEEP THE FIREARM POINTED DOWN RANGE, AND CALL FOR A LINE OFFICER. NEVER FIRE A SUCCEEDING ROUND FOLLOWING A SQUIB LOAD UNTIL THE BARREL HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR OBSTRUCTIONS! The student will identify when the shooter may proceed from the firing line toward the target. - Answer-NEVER PROCEED FROM THE FIRING LINE TO THE TARGET AREA UNTIL ALL FIREARMS ARE HOLSTERED & SECURED; THE LINE HAS BEEN CLEARED; AND YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE TOWER OPERATOR. The student will identify when they may give the command to "cease fire." - Answer- WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LINE OFFICER/S, PERSONS NOT ON THE FIRING LINE WILL NOT SPEAK TO THE SHOOTERS EXCEPT TO CALL ATTENTION TO AN IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THIS CASE, THEY WILL CALL OUT "CEASE FIRE". The student will identify how the shooter should react to being spoken to while on the firing line - Answer-IF YOU ARE SPOKEN TO WHILE ON THE FIRING LINE, LISTEN. . .BUT DO NOT TURN AROUND! KEEP THE FIREARM POINTED DOWN RANGE, OR HOLSTERED The student will identify when and where dry firing may be accomplished - Answer-DRY FIRING WILL BE DONE ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED DRY FIRE AREA, AND THEN ONLY WITH THE PERMISSION, AND AT THE DIRECTION OF THE RANGE MASTER. The student will identify the position and condition of a revolver when transferring it to another person - Answer-WHEN TRANSFERRING A REVOLVER, OPEN THE CYLINDER; UNLOAD THE FIREARM; AND PRESENT IT GRIP FIRST (WITH THE MUZZLE DOWN). The student will identify the position and condition of a semiautomatic pistol when transferring it to another person. - Answer-WHEN TRANSFERRING A SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL, REMOVE THE MAGAZINE; UNLOAD THE CHAMBER; LOCK THE SLIDE OPEN; AND PRESENT IT GRIP FIRST ( MUZZLE DOWN). The student will identify the position and condition of a rifle/shotgun when transferring it to another person. - Answer-WHEN TRANSFERRING A RIFLE/SHOTGUN, THE FIREARM SHOULD BE UNLOADED; ACTION OPEN; SAFETY ON; AND PRESENTED TO THE RECIPIENT PORT ARMS (WITH THE MUZZLE UP). The student will identify the action(s) a shooter on the range should take if a cartridge or magazine is dropped while reloading. - Answer-IF A ROUND, MAGAZINE, OR SPEEDLOADER IS DROPPED WHILE RELOADING, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK IT UP. WITH THE MUZZLE POINTING DOWN RANGE, RAISE YOUR OFF GUN HAND AND A LINE OFFICER WILL RETRIEVE THE DROPPED ITEM(S). The student will identify the action(s) a shooter on the range should take if the muzzle of a firearm touches the ground - Answer-If a firearm is dropped, raise your off gun hand and a line officer will assist you. Do not fire that firearm with out checking the barrel and chamber for obstructions (ie: dirt, mud, a small rock, etc.) or other damage The student will identify what protective equipment must be worn by all shooters on the range. - Answer-ALL SHOOTERS WILL WEAR EYE & EAR PROTECTION WHILE ON THE FIRING LINE. The student will identify what tobacco usage and beverage drinking is permitted on the firing line by the shooters - Answer-SMOKING, DIPPING, OR CHEWING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE FIRING LINE. BEVERAGES (COFFEE, TEA, SODA, ETC.) SHALL BE TAKEN TO THE FIRING LINE FOR THE SHOOTER'S CONSUMPTION. The student will identify what alcoholic beverages, narcotic drugs, or medications that alter perception and/or judgment are permitted on the firing range - Answer-NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; NARCOTIC DRUGS; OR MEDICATIONS THAT ALTER PERCEPTION &/OR JUDGEMENT ARE PERMITTED ON THE RANGE AT ANY TIME. The student will identify the three distinct authorities under which peace officers are charged with the safe handling and storage of firearms - Answer-The Law