VA LETC WEEK 2 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How often will an officer field strip their weapon? - ANS All issued firearms are required to
be maintained by the assigned officer on a monthly basis ◼ Officers will field strip, clean, and
inspect the assigned firearm every 30 days or less
Under Stress or in a crisis you will instinctively do what? - ANS Revert back to your training
The Recoil spring of your firearm will be changed when? - ANS The recoil spring must be
changed every 3 years or 5,000 rounds and may be changed by the officer
For weapons maintenance the officer will inspect the weapon for - ANS Lubrication ◼
Damage ◼ Cleanliness
In Shooting encounters - ANS it is not the first round fired that wins the encounter, but the
first accurately fired round
What is a firearm? - ANS Devices which propel either single or multiple projectiles at a high
velocity through a controlled explosion
where and When was the earliest record of a firearm - ANS 12th Century China
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,Up until this point, the musket and ball was the only choice of ammunition until - ANS The
mid to late 1800s the metallic cartridge was invented and evolved to what we know as a
"round" today. This revolutionized modern firearms.
What are some modern police firearms charactersitics? - ANS High capacity - 10 to 20
round magazine capacity
◼ High quality materials and precision engineered ◼ Revolver - Semi automatic
◼ Integrated safety features to include:
◼ Consistent, weighted trigger mechanism
◼ Firing pin block
◼ Disconnector
◼ Magazine disconnect/safety
Police pistols are inherently what? - ANS Safe
What are some common causes of a Negligent discharge? - ANS Ignorance
Not familiar with the safety rules. Not familiar with the firearm.
◼ Carelessness
Ignoring the safety rules
Getting complacent with the safety rules.
What are the fundamental firearm safety rules? - ANS Treat every weapon as if it's loaded
Always point the weapon in a safe direction
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until you're ready to shoot
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, Be certain of your target and your line of fire
What are the firearm safety rules that fall under general protocol? - ANS Never pass a
firearm to another person unless the source of ammunition is removed, the action is open, and
you've physically and visually ensured it is clear. ◼
Never accept a firearm from another person unless the source of ammunition is removed, the
action is open, and you've physically and visually ensured it is clear.
◼ Never handle or attempt to clear a firearm you're not familiar with
◼ Never rely on mechanical safety devices
◼ Never joke or jest with a firearm
◼ No horseplay of any kind will be tolerated
◼ Never handle a firearm if you are impaired in any way
Never allow your firearm to be accessible to unauthorized or untrained individuals
◼ Transporting firearms off station will be done IAW VA Handbook 0720 and VA Police SOP
Chapter IV, Section F
◼ No firearm will be left unattended in a vehicle at any time, even if it is secured in a lockbox
◼ If you witness the unsafe handling of a firearm, take action! 17 GENERAL SAFETY
PROTOCOLGENERAL SAFETY PROTOCOL
◼ As a police officer, you should be the model of firearms safety
◼ This involves more than just knowing the safety rules and protocols
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How often will an officer field strip their weapon? - ANS All issued firearms are required to
be maintained by the assigned officer on a monthly basis ◼ Officers will field strip, clean, and
inspect the assigned firearm every 30 days or less
Under Stress or in a crisis you will instinctively do what? - ANS Revert back to your training
The Recoil spring of your firearm will be changed when? - ANS The recoil spring must be
changed every 3 years or 5,000 rounds and may be changed by the officer
For weapons maintenance the officer will inspect the weapon for - ANS Lubrication ◼
Damage ◼ Cleanliness
In Shooting encounters - ANS it is not the first round fired that wins the encounter, but the
first accurately fired round
What is a firearm? - ANS Devices which propel either single or multiple projectiles at a high
velocity through a controlled explosion
where and When was the earliest record of a firearm - ANS 12th Century China
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,Up until this point, the musket and ball was the only choice of ammunition until - ANS The
mid to late 1800s the metallic cartridge was invented and evolved to what we know as a
"round" today. This revolutionized modern firearms.
What are some modern police firearms charactersitics? - ANS High capacity - 10 to 20
round magazine capacity
◼ High quality materials and precision engineered ◼ Revolver - Semi automatic
◼ Integrated safety features to include:
◼ Consistent, weighted trigger mechanism
◼ Firing pin block
◼ Disconnector
◼ Magazine disconnect/safety
Police pistols are inherently what? - ANS Safe
What are some common causes of a Negligent discharge? - ANS Ignorance
Not familiar with the safety rules. Not familiar with the firearm.
◼ Carelessness
Ignoring the safety rules
Getting complacent with the safety rules.
What are the fundamental firearm safety rules? - ANS Treat every weapon as if it's loaded
Always point the weapon in a safe direction
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until you're ready to shoot
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, Be certain of your target and your line of fire
What are the firearm safety rules that fall under general protocol? - ANS Never pass a
firearm to another person unless the source of ammunition is removed, the action is open, and
you've physically and visually ensured it is clear. ◼
Never accept a firearm from another person unless the source of ammunition is removed, the
action is open, and you've physically and visually ensured it is clear.
◼ Never handle or attempt to clear a firearm you're not familiar with
◼ Never rely on mechanical safety devices
◼ Never joke or jest with a firearm
◼ No horseplay of any kind will be tolerated
◼ Never handle a firearm if you are impaired in any way
Never allow your firearm to be accessible to unauthorized or untrained individuals
◼ Transporting firearms off station will be done IAW VA Handbook 0720 and VA Police SOP
Chapter IV, Section F
◼ No firearm will be left unattended in a vehicle at any time, even if it is secured in a lockbox
◼ If you witness the unsafe handling of a firearm, take action! 17 GENERAL SAFETY
PROTOCOLGENERAL SAFETY PROTOCOL
◼ As a police officer, you should be the model of firearms safety
◼ This involves more than just knowing the safety rules and protocols
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