NC BLET Firearms Exam Latest Update -
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5 components of semiautomatic pistols - CORRECT ANSWER: magazine
barrel slide frame spring
Before cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER: unload the weapon in the proper manner
Caliber - CORRECT ANSWER: refers to the diameter of the bullet or bore expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch
Chambering - CORRECT ANSWER: When a cartridge is seated in the chamber.
Cocking - CORRECT ANSWER: When the slide moves rearward, it forces the hammer
rearward and downward compressing the mainspring
Colt revolvers rotate - CORRECT ANSWER: clockwise
Describe proper methods for leaning and inspecting service handgun - CORRECT ANSWER: Revolver: Unload the weapon in the proper manner Read manufacturer's instructions prior to cleaning 1 / 2
with the cylinder open, barrel should be scrubbed with caliber brush. Area around the firing pin hole and hand slot should be covered to prevent debris from entering. ONLY use stainless steel brushes on stainless steel weapons.check all screws. Verify hammer push-off. Verify it functions.
Semiautomatic:
Unload in proper manner. Read manufacturer's instructions.Field strip weapon. Use bristle brush/toothbrush. Make sure rails and slide are cleaned and move freely when assembled. Check manufacturer's recommendations on solvents.Do not use excessive oils (6-8 drops are all that is needed).Once weapon is assembled do a function check.
Dry Firing - CORRECT ANSWER: pulling the trigger with the gun unloaded
Ejecting - CORRECT ANSWER: Throwing the expended casing out of the weapon by
way of the ejection port
Extracting - CORRECT ANSWER: Extracting cartridge from the chamber by means of
the extractor located on the slide which engages with the rim of the cartridge during chambering
Feeding - CORRECT ANSWER: a cartridge is placed in the path of the slide, ready for chambering. A magazine is used for this purpose
Firearms are usually thought of being - CORRECT ANSWER: handguns, rifles, and
shotguns
Firing - CORRECT ANSWER: Trigger is pulled and the firing pin impacts,
Four cardinal rules of safe gun loading - CORRECT ANSWER: -treat ALL guns as
loaded -point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times
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