LAPD Firearm Test

First thing when checking for a malfunction?

Finger off the trigger

When do you put your finger on the trigger?

Firearm safety rule #3

When is the line considered safe?

Holstered gun, line is clear and instructor said so.

Down range pistol can be?

Holstered, low ready or on target

What are some combat malfunctions?

In battery speed reload, out of battery speed reload, tactical reload

Why do you turn your weapon 90 degrees?

It's consistently with our malfunctions.

Who is allowed to fix Department pistol?

LAPD Armory

What are the safe positions on range?

Low ready, on target or holster.

S&W M&P Magazine Nomenclature

Magazine tube, magazine insert, magazine floor plate, magazine follower, magazine spring

How many magazines are required on duty?

Minimum of 3

Know the S&W M&P nomenclature

Muzzle, Front sight, slide, slide stop lever, rear sight, tang, take down notch, rotating take down lever, trigger guard, trigger, magazine release, grip, magazine well extractor, ejection port, light rail

Trigger control?

Reset fast and smooth continual pressure.

The four S's of shooting?

Squeeze, Slack, Sights, Smooth

The seven elements of Marksmanship

Stance, Grip, Sight alignment, Sight picture, Breath control, Trigger control, Follow through

What is follow through?

The continuation of the elements of marksmanship after the shot is fired.

What is sight alignment?

The relationship between the shooters eye, the rear sight and the front sight.

What is sight picture?

The relationship between the shooters eye, the rear sight, the front sight and the target.

Surprise break?

The unexpected point in time during the trigger press when the weapon fires.

Why do we do a modified over hand grip?

To catch ammo. Not in contact with Slide stop lever.

Why do you we clean our guns?

To clean the carbon off.

When are you allowed to chamber check?

When safe to do so, administrative.

After graduation can you carry your off duty pistol?

Yes department approved pistol

What kind of guns can you have on or off duty?

Your only allowed on or off duty guns from the department approved list and then take to armory.

What's some elements of PC 25100?

"Criminal storage of a firearm" It is important to remember that if a child (under 18) gains access to firearm and causes great bodily injury or death with it, the owner/officer issued firearm may face criminal charges for negligence.

What are the 4 gun safety rules?

#1) All guns are always loaded #2) Never allow the muzzle to cover anything you are not willing to shoot. #3) Keep your finger off the trigger untill your sights are aligned on the target and you intend to shoot. #4) Be sure of your target.

Lubrication points?

1. Barrel exterior 2. Barrel lug 3. Barrel hud 4. Slide/barrel hood contact area 5. Slide rail cuts 6. Trigger bar/ sear contact point (M&P); trigger bar 7. Recoil spring Assembly

How many rounds in magazine is considered high capacity?

10 plus rounds

Malfunction of weapon?

An unexpected and unintentional interruption in the normal firing sequence, that can be quickly corrected by the shooter.

Accidental discharge?

An unintended discharge of the firearm when all the safety rules are followed.

Negligent discharge?

An unintentional discharge resulting from a violation of the safety rules.

Where do you load or unload outside?

At the load and unload barrel.

What two things are you looking for to verify an unloaded weapon?

Chamber check and magazine well

Administrative functions?

Chamber check, loading, unloading

What kind of ammunition can you use on off duty?

Department duty ammo is allowed.

How can you be safe with your weapon?

Disassemble and lock it.

Pistol malfunctions?

Failure to fire, failure to eject, failure to extract (double feed)