BCOT WEEK 4 (FIREARMS)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS!!
Spontaneous Force - ANSWERUnplanned use of force
Non- Deadly Force - ANSWERDoes not cause death nor great bodily harm
Types of force - ANSWERdeadly and non deadly
What should be in an incident report - ANSWER- An incident report, marked as of
use force/ use of weapons
- A use of force supplement reports it
- All witness statements
- A disciplinary report
Prerequisite for deadly force - ANSWERAblility, opportunity, and jeopardy
After use of force actions - ANSWEROffenders should be examined by medical staff
as soon as possible.
Force - ANSWERPhysical power used to compel an offender to take action against
their will . Or to prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to
themselves, others and/or property.
Deadly Force - ANSWERforce applied by a police officer that is likely or intended to
cause death or great bodily harm.
Use when: offender is escaping order offender to stop before using.
The purpose of controlling weapons in a facility - ANSWERTo prevent escapes,
avoid distractions and to ensure safety, and security of facility.
What are the four Cardinal Rules - ANSWER1. Treat guns as if they are loaded
2. Point muzzle in a safe direction
3. Keep finger off trigger/ outside trigger guard until you are on target and have
decided to fire
4. Be sure of your target and whats beyond it
Reloading 4 - ANSWER• Administrative- weapon is holstered (load while in holster)
• Combat- out of the holster drop magazine on the floor and reload.
• Out of battery- out of ammunition no choice but to reload.
• Tactical- save lesser rounds and use a full magazine
What is a standard trigger pull - ANSWER5.5 pounds
What are the three safety's have - ANSWERTrigger safety
Firing pin safety
Drop safety
