SDI INTRO TO FIREARMS (FFT 100) QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-
2027
1. Welding and Heating Treating: A ventilated hood, bench grinder, and a heavy
duty bench vise are items that are found in the area of the gun
shop.
2. Cartridge Stop: According to the video, SDI Intro to Gunsmithing, which mech-
anism of the 12 gauge pump ejects the shell?
3. F. Dumoulin: In the article titled,
Gunsmithing Requires Innovation, the author had trouble finding reference material
on which of the following barrel makers?
4. False: True/False: If the firearm is on safe and the chamber is empty, you can
point the weapon in any direction you want.
5. Outbuilding: Running electrical, setting up an inspection with your local office,
and remodeling are all considerations for an gunsmith shop.
6. Time Spent: A customer enters your facility and discusses their most recent
hunt. This was strictly a friendly, nonprofessional conversation. According to the
book, which of the following would you consider the use of time in your business
environment as?
7. True: True/False: According to your assigned video, Setting Up Shop, a garage or
a shed separate from your workbench can house larger equipment and machinery.
8. Know Your Target And What is Beyond It: According to the Intro to Firearms
Technology course text, what is the fourth safety rule?
9. Bench Vise: Along with minimum tools, a beginning gunsmith or hobbyist must
have a and a solid work bench.
10. Loose Clothing, Rings, Watches, and Long Hair: Which items below must be
kept away from machinery during operation?
11. High Volume Loading, Specialized Custom Loading, In-House Loading, For
Specific Requirement: According to the text, the benefits of a custom loading area
in a gunsmithing shop are:
12. High Volume Central Vacuum System, Receiver Ducts: Which of the following
systems are installed to filter air in the gun shop?
13. Federal Firearms License (FFL): Before a gunsmith can work on firearms for
others -in any capacity- he or she must first have a:
14. False: True/False: If the machine is in good working condition, making ad-
justments and taking measurements while the machine is running is completely
acceptable?
15. Occupational Safety and Health Administration: What does OSHA stand for?
16. Dampness and/or Humidity: What is the major disadvantage of setting up a
shop in the basement?
17. Apartment: The diagram on page 19 is specifically designed for an
gun shop.
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,SDI INTRO TO FIREARMS (FFT 100) QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-
2027
18. Winchester 1873 Lever Action: According to the video, SDI Intro to Gun-
smithing, the "Gun That Won The West" is the:
19. 36: According to the text, a lathe bed should not be less than inches in
length.
20. True: True/False: According to the video, SDI Intro to Gunsmithing, the 1911
firearm can be found in double action configuration.
21. True: True/False: The dynamic ejector is more reliable than static ejectors.
22. False: True/False: In 1986, the Firearms Owners Protection Act allowed private
citizens to purchase newly manufacture machine guns.
23. Any Other Weapon (AOW): The below image depicts which cat egories of
weaponry as defined under NFA law? (Glock w/ Grip)
24. SBR: Which type of firearm is depicted by the following image?
25. Chambering: Which step in the cycle of operations is depicted by the following
image?
26. The Priming Compound is Ignited and Travels to the Propella nt: The image
below depicts which of the following steps in the firing process?
27. Lift or Elevator: Action types that include a tubular magazine below the barrel
rely upon a to feed the round into the chamber.
28. SET: Striker fire pistols will engage the striker into a position without
being fully cocked.
29. Impact, Friction, Heat, Static Electricity, Electromagnetic Radiation: -
Choose all that apply. Primary Explosives are sensitive to ignition from:
30. Deflagrate: What is another term for burning propellant?
31. 130: A suppressor can reduce the report of a rifle; usually less than or equal to
decibles (dB)
32. 26,18: According to 26 U.S.C. S5845(a)(2), a "Firearm" is a shotgun that has
been modified with an overall length less than inches, or the barrel length
is less than inches
33. Extracting: Which step in the cycle of operations is depicted by t he following
image?
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1. Welding and Heating Treating: A ventilated hood, bench grinder, and a heavy
duty bench vise are items that are found in the area of the gun
shop.
2. Cartridge Stop: According to the video, SDI Intro to Gunsmithing, which mech-
anism of the 12 gauge pump ejects the shell?
3. F. Dumoulin: In the article titled,
Gunsmithing Requires Innovation, the author had trouble finding reference material
on which of the following barrel makers?
4. False: True/False: If the firearm is on safe and the chamber is empty, you can
point the weapon in any direction you want.
5. Outbuilding: Running electrical, setting up an inspection with your local office,
and remodeling are all considerations for an gunsmith shop.
6. Time Spent: A customer enters your facility and discusses their most recent
hunt. This was strictly a friendly, nonprofessional conversation. According to the
book, which of the following would you consider the use of time in your business
environment as?
7. True: True/False: According to your assigned video, Setting Up Shop, a garage or
a shed separate from your workbench can house larger equipment and machinery.
8. Know Your Target And What is Beyond It: According to the Intro to Firearms
Technology course text, what is the fourth safety rule?
9. Bench Vise: Along with minimum tools, a beginning gunsmith or hobbyist must
have a and a solid work bench.
10. Loose Clothing, Rings, Watches, and Long Hair: Which items below must be
kept away from machinery during operation?
11. High Volume Loading, Specialized Custom Loading, In-House Loading, For
Specific Requirement: According to the text, the benefits of a custom loading area
in a gunsmithing shop are:
12. High Volume Central Vacuum System, Receiver Ducts: Which of the following
systems are installed to filter air in the gun shop?
13. Federal Firearms License (FFL): Before a gunsmith can work on firearms for
others -in any capacity- he or she must first have a:
14. False: True/False: If the machine is in good working condition, making ad-
justments and taking measurements while the machine is running is completely
acceptable?
15. Occupational Safety and Health Administration: What does OSHA stand for?
16. Dampness and/or Humidity: What is the major disadvantage of setting up a
shop in the basement?
17. Apartment: The diagram on page 19 is specifically designed for an
gun shop.
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,SDI INTRO TO FIREARMS (FFT 100) QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-
2027
18. Winchester 1873 Lever Action: According to the video, SDI Intro to Gun-
smithing, the "Gun That Won The West" is the:
19. 36: According to the text, a lathe bed should not be less than inches in
length.
20. True: True/False: According to the video, SDI Intro to Gunsmithing, the 1911
firearm can be found in double action configuration.
21. True: True/False: The dynamic ejector is more reliable than static ejectors.
22. False: True/False: In 1986, the Firearms Owners Protection Act allowed private
citizens to purchase newly manufacture machine guns.
23. Any Other Weapon (AOW): The below image depicts which cat egories of
weaponry as defined under NFA law? (Glock w/ Grip)
24. SBR: Which type of firearm is depicted by the following image?
25. Chambering: Which step in the cycle of operations is depicted by the following
image?
26. The Priming Compound is Ignited and Travels to the Propella nt: The image
below depicts which of the following steps in the firing process?
27. Lift or Elevator: Action types that include a tubular magazine below the barrel
rely upon a to feed the round into the chamber.
28. SET: Striker fire pistols will engage the striker into a position without
being fully cocked.
29. Impact, Friction, Heat, Static Electricity, Electromagnetic Radiation: -
Choose all that apply. Primary Explosives are sensitive to ignition from:
30. Deflagrate: What is another term for burning propellant?
31. 130: A suppressor can reduce the report of a rifle; usually less than or equal to
decibles (dB)
32. 26,18: According to 26 U.S.C. S5845(a)(2), a "Firearm" is a shotgun that has
been modified with an overall length less than inches, or the barrel length
is less than inches
33. Extracting: Which step in the cycle of operations is depicted by t he following
image?
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