Pistol P229

Question 1

Weapons safety rules?

Answer 1

1. Treat all firearms if they were loaded.
2. Always maintain proper muzzle control.
3. Keep finger off the trigger until on the target and ready to shoot.
4. Know your target and what’s beyond it.

Question 2

What are the components of the pistol?

Answer 2

Slide- holds slide to the rear
Barrel
Recoil guide 
Recoil spring 
Trigger
Release
Takedown lever- removes slide from the frame.
Hammer 
Frame
Magazine catch- releases the magazine from the magazine well.

Question 3

How many safety functions are there?

Answer 3

Three basic safety functions;

1. Safety intercept knotch[Hammer rest position] located in the frame. Prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin.
2. The firing pin safety lock located in the slide.( locks the firing pin from moving fwd, even if dropped.
3. Disconnector

Question 4

How many trigger features?

Answer 4

1. Primary trigger squeeze- long trigger squeeze

2. Intermediate trigger squeeze- short trigger squeeze.

Question 5

What method is used to make sure the weapon is clear?

Answer 5

Push/pull 2x

Note: which is the only way to pass, receive or bench the weapon.

Question 6

What is the standard method of carry?

Answer 6

1 in the chamber and 11 in the magazine

Question 7

What are the weapon malfunctions?

Answer 7

1. Stovepipe

2. Double feed

Question 8

Types of ammunition?

Answer 8

Ball
Hollow point
Frangible
Dummy

Question 9

Pqs shall be repeated?

Answer 9

Quarterly