Firearms Classes

Study Guide for the Firearms Written Test

1. List the reasons for the use of deadly force:

     a. Defending myself.

     b. Defending someone else as long as they have the legal right to defend themselves.

2. List the considerations Officers should take in any use of force situation:

     a. Someone would get hurt if force is not used.

     b. Actions were necessary.

     c. Actions were reasonable.

     d. Actions followed employer training and policy.

     e. There was no other choice but to use force.

3. Identify the four primary firearm safety rules:

     a. Treat All Firearms as if they are loaded.

     b. Never let the muzzel cross anything that you are not willing to destroy.

     c. Keep your finger off the trigger and indexed along the firearm’s frame
          until you your sights are on the target and the target is to be engaged.

     d. Be aware of your target, around it, and beyond.