State Firearms Exam Questions And
Answers Rated A+.
the correct position of the trigger finger while drawing or holstering a handgun - Answer laying
alongside the frame and outside the trigger guard
Assume you are on the firing line on the range and the Firearms Instructor calls out "Cease Fire."
Immediately on hearing this command, you should: - Answer stop firing and stand ready for the next
order
Regular firearms maintenance is essential if the firearm system is to function reliably. Good maintenance
requires: - Answer Periodic inspection of the weapon and adoption of a thorough and systematic
cleaning procedure
When sighting a handgun, how do you obtain the proper sight picture? - Answer Focus primary vision
on the front sight, with the rear sight and the target in your secondary vision.
To establish correct sight alignment, the weapon handgun should be held so that: - Answer the top of
the front sight blade is level with the top of the rear sight and centered in the rear sight notch
Safeguards in regards to storing a firearm: - Answer Store the firearm unloaded, separate the
ammunition from the firearm and store in a locked container, and secure a trigger lock or similar safety
device
The diameter of a bullet fired by a handgun is referred to as the: - Answer Caliber
Flashlights may be used to: - Answer Search, Locate, and Identify
You may NOT use deadly force to: - Answer stop fleeing automobiles, prevent a theft, or stop any
fleeing felon
This is not a forcible felony: - Answer theft
, If an officer uses excessive force in affecting an arrest, the officer may be liable civilly or criminally
under... - Answer Illinois Criminal Code, Civil law suit in state courts, and Civil right law suit in Federal
Court
If you use force when not allowed by law or use more force than that which you are allowed by law, you
may be... - Answer Successfully sued, prosecuted, or fired.
The mandatory firearm course of instruction include instruction on... - Answer The legal aspects of the
use of deadly force, Basic marksmanship training and basic gun handling skills, and Firearm safety
Regarding the use of a firearm, studies indicate offers hitting their adversaries at alarmingly low rates.
Recent estimates have dropped as low as... - Answer 5%
The firearm training mandated by the State is designed to provide you with... - Answer Necessary
knowledge and skills
If an officer arrests a person with an invalid warrant believed to be valid, the officer... - Answer Cannot
be held criminally and civilly responsible for false imprisonment for any injuries that might arise because
of the lawful use of force to effect the arrest
Regular training is _____________ to gain and maintain gun handling skills required to deploy any gun in
the combat environment. - Answer necessary
If a subject is armed with a pistol and preparing to shoot the officer, the officer should... - Answer shoot
to terminate the lethal threat
Ninety percent of police shooting situations occur from what distance? - Answer Within 21 feet
A round or cartridge includes which components? - Answer Bullet, Primer, and Casing.
Bullet size is determined by weight in... - Answer grains
Answers Rated A+.
the correct position of the trigger finger while drawing or holstering a handgun - Answer laying
alongside the frame and outside the trigger guard
Assume you are on the firing line on the range and the Firearms Instructor calls out "Cease Fire."
Immediately on hearing this command, you should: - Answer stop firing and stand ready for the next
order
Regular firearms maintenance is essential if the firearm system is to function reliably. Good maintenance
requires: - Answer Periodic inspection of the weapon and adoption of a thorough and systematic
cleaning procedure
When sighting a handgun, how do you obtain the proper sight picture? - Answer Focus primary vision
on the front sight, with the rear sight and the target in your secondary vision.
To establish correct sight alignment, the weapon handgun should be held so that: - Answer the top of
the front sight blade is level with the top of the rear sight and centered in the rear sight notch
Safeguards in regards to storing a firearm: - Answer Store the firearm unloaded, separate the
ammunition from the firearm and store in a locked container, and secure a trigger lock or similar safety
device
The diameter of a bullet fired by a handgun is referred to as the: - Answer Caliber
Flashlights may be used to: - Answer Search, Locate, and Identify
You may NOT use deadly force to: - Answer stop fleeing automobiles, prevent a theft, or stop any
fleeing felon
This is not a forcible felony: - Answer theft
, If an officer uses excessive force in affecting an arrest, the officer may be liable civilly or criminally
under... - Answer Illinois Criminal Code, Civil law suit in state courts, and Civil right law suit in Federal
Court
If you use force when not allowed by law or use more force than that which you are allowed by law, you
may be... - Answer Successfully sued, prosecuted, or fired.
The mandatory firearm course of instruction include instruction on... - Answer The legal aspects of the
use of deadly force, Basic marksmanship training and basic gun handling skills, and Firearm safety
Regarding the use of a firearm, studies indicate offers hitting their adversaries at alarmingly low rates.
Recent estimates have dropped as low as... - Answer 5%
The firearm training mandated by the State is designed to provide you with... - Answer Necessary
knowledge and skills
If an officer arrests a person with an invalid warrant believed to be valid, the officer... - Answer Cannot
be held criminally and civilly responsible for false imprisonment for any injuries that might arise because
of the lawful use of force to effect the arrest
Regular training is _____________ to gain and maintain gun handling skills required to deploy any gun in
the combat environment. - Answer necessary
If a subject is armed with a pistol and preparing to shoot the officer, the officer should... - Answer shoot
to terminate the lethal threat
Ninety percent of police shooting situations occur from what distance? - Answer Within 21 feet
A round or cartridge includes which components? - Answer Bullet, Primer, and Casing.
Bullet size is determined by weight in... - Answer grains
