LEO ENTRANCE FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
RESPONSE SET GRADED A+
◉ The four firearms rules: Answer: 1. All guns are always loaded and
are to be treated accordingly
2. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not
willing to destroy (laser rule) 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until
you have made the conscious decision to fire
4. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond
◉ Range rules include and are not limited to: Answer: 1. Three
positions of the handgun
In the holster
Ready position
On target
2. Holster before bending over to pick up equipment
3. Absolutely no horseplay
◉ the effect training has on the psychological and physiological
forces, which occur when a person feels threatened with danger.
Answer: ♦ Confidence in your abilities
♦ Development of muscle memory and improved reaction time
♦ Mental alertness and concentration
,♦ Self-control over emotions and reactions to stress
◉ techniques for making a handgun safe when it is stored at home.
Answer: ♦ Use of mechanical devices for locking the trigger or
action in a position rendering it unable to fire
♦ Use of lockable drawer, gun vault, or cabinet for storing the
weapon
♦ Storing ammunition separate from the weapon
◉ techniques for proper care and cleaning of their duty weapons.
Answer: ♦ Field strip the weapon
♦ Identify areas to be cleaned
♦ Identify areas to be oiled
♦ Discuss proper cleaning techniques and supplies ♦ Properly
reassemble the weapon
◉ the importance of performing a weapon function check after
reassembly. Answer: ♦ Action cycles and locks properly
♦ Trigger resets properly
♦ All safeties/de-cockers function properly
♦ Slide returns to battery every time the action is cycled
,◉ how to safely dry-fire, including proper locations for dry-firing
and time constraints associated. Answer: ♦ Always visually and
physically clear the weapon first
♦ Remove all ammunition from the room
♦ Use a target or aiming point as a reference
♦ Have a proper backstop such as brick, basement, concrete, etc.
♦ Work with a partner for trigger reset and critique ♦ Do not dry
fire for more than 15 minutes at a time
◉ general areas to inspect when performing a "safety check" on
weapons. Answer: ♦ Barrel clear of obstructions
♦ No excessive lead build up in barrel
♦ Manual and internal safeties functioning
♦ Front and rear sights secure and un-damaged
♦ All screws, fasteners, and pins secure
♦ Grips and other accessories do not interfere with the safe
operation of the weapon
♦ Weapon is free from cracks or other defects
♦ Weapon has had a function check performed every time it has
been field stripped for cleaning/inspection
◉ the methodology of reality based training to include the following:
Answer: ♦ Practical application for knowledge gained in classroom
♦ Opportunity for cadets to demonstrate decision making ability
, ♦ Allows for mistakes to be made in a controlled training
environment rather than in the field with the public
♦ Evaluation opportunity for staff to gauge cadet progress and
individual needs
♦ Immediate feedback and correction for cadets
♦ Improved learning and concept retention through "hands-on"
training
◉ safety procedures when participating in scenario training:
Answer: ♦ No "real" weapons of any type are allowed in the training
area during scenarios (sterile environment)
• Guns
• Knives
• Batons
• Pepper Spray
• Tasers or any electronic control device
• Live ammunition
◉ Mandatory safety equipment used by participants in scenario
training Answer: • Simunition mask
• Throat protection
• Groin protection
RESPONSE SET GRADED A+
◉ The four firearms rules: Answer: 1. All guns are always loaded and
are to be treated accordingly
2. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not
willing to destroy (laser rule) 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until
you have made the conscious decision to fire
4. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond
◉ Range rules include and are not limited to: Answer: 1. Three
positions of the handgun
In the holster
Ready position
On target
2. Holster before bending over to pick up equipment
3. Absolutely no horseplay
◉ the effect training has on the psychological and physiological
forces, which occur when a person feels threatened with danger.
Answer: ♦ Confidence in your abilities
♦ Development of muscle memory and improved reaction time
♦ Mental alertness and concentration
,♦ Self-control over emotions and reactions to stress
◉ techniques for making a handgun safe when it is stored at home.
Answer: ♦ Use of mechanical devices for locking the trigger or
action in a position rendering it unable to fire
♦ Use of lockable drawer, gun vault, or cabinet for storing the
weapon
♦ Storing ammunition separate from the weapon
◉ techniques for proper care and cleaning of their duty weapons.
Answer: ♦ Field strip the weapon
♦ Identify areas to be cleaned
♦ Identify areas to be oiled
♦ Discuss proper cleaning techniques and supplies ♦ Properly
reassemble the weapon
◉ the importance of performing a weapon function check after
reassembly. Answer: ♦ Action cycles and locks properly
♦ Trigger resets properly
♦ All safeties/de-cockers function properly
♦ Slide returns to battery every time the action is cycled
,◉ how to safely dry-fire, including proper locations for dry-firing
and time constraints associated. Answer: ♦ Always visually and
physically clear the weapon first
♦ Remove all ammunition from the room
♦ Use a target or aiming point as a reference
♦ Have a proper backstop such as brick, basement, concrete, etc.
♦ Work with a partner for trigger reset and critique ♦ Do not dry
fire for more than 15 minutes at a time
◉ general areas to inspect when performing a "safety check" on
weapons. Answer: ♦ Barrel clear of obstructions
♦ No excessive lead build up in barrel
♦ Manual and internal safeties functioning
♦ Front and rear sights secure and un-damaged
♦ All screws, fasteners, and pins secure
♦ Grips and other accessories do not interfere with the safe
operation of the weapon
♦ Weapon is free from cracks or other defects
♦ Weapon has had a function check performed every time it has
been field stripped for cleaning/inspection
◉ the methodology of reality based training to include the following:
Answer: ♦ Practical application for knowledge gained in classroom
♦ Opportunity for cadets to demonstrate decision making ability
, ♦ Allows for mistakes to be made in a controlled training
environment rather than in the field with the public
♦ Evaluation opportunity for staff to gauge cadet progress and
individual needs
♦ Immediate feedback and correction for cadets
♦ Improved learning and concept retention through "hands-on"
training
◉ safety procedures when participating in scenario training:
Answer: ♦ No "real" weapons of any type are allowed in the training
area during scenarios (sterile environment)
• Guns
• Knives
• Batons
• Pepper Spray
• Tasers or any electronic control device
• Live ammunition
◉ Mandatory safety equipment used by participants in scenario
training Answer: • Simunition mask
• Throat protection
• Groin protection
