BCOT WEEK 4 (FIREARMS)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Question: What is the definition of "Spontaneous Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ An immediate, reactive physical intervention used during an
unexpected incident without any prior planning.
Question: What constitutes "Non-Deadly Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ Physical control methods or compliance techniques that are neither
designed nor expected to result in a fatality or severe physical trauma.
Question: How is "Force" formally defined in a correctional setting?
Answer: ✔✔ The application of physical strength to oblige an inmate to perform
an action against their choice, or to halt an inmate from engaging in conduct that
risks injury to themselves, others, or facility property.
Question: What is the criteria and definition for "Deadly Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ Physical or ballistic measures deployed by an officer that carry a
high probability of—or are explicitly intended to cause—death or catastrophic
bodily harm. It can be utilized during an escape attempt, provided the officer iss ues
a verbal command to halt before firing.
Question: What is the primary objective of regulating and controlling weapons
inside a correctional institution?
Answer: ✔✔ To eliminate the risk of inmate escapes, prevent dangerous
distractions, and maintain the overarching safety, order, and security of the
institution.
Question: What are the four fundamental safety protocols for firearm handling
(The Cardinal Rules)?
Answer: ✔✔
1. Always handle every firearm under the assumption that it is actively loaded.
, 2. Continually orient the muzzle toward a secure area, away from any
personnel or hazards.
3. Keep your index finger strictly clear of the trigger and positioned outside the
trigger guard until your sights are on target and you have made the conscious
decision to fire.
4. Positively identify your designated target as well as the entire backdrop
directly behind 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 -ANSWER ✔✔5.5 pounds
What are the three safety's have -ANSWER ✔✔Trigger safety
Firing pin safety
Drop safety
Types of force -ANSWER ✔✔deadly 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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Question: What is the definition of "Spontaneous Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ An immediate, reactive physical intervention used during an
unexpected incident without any prior planning.
Question: What constitutes "Non-Deadly Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ Physical control methods or compliance techniques that are neither
designed nor expected to result in a fatality or severe physical trauma.
Question: How is "Force" formally defined in a correctional setting?
Answer: ✔✔ The application of physical strength to oblige an inmate to perform
an action against their choice, or to halt an inmate from engaging in conduct that
risks injury to themselves, others, or facility property.
Question: What is the criteria and definition for "Deadly Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ Physical or ballistic measures deployed by an officer that carry a
high probability of—or are explicitly intended to cause—death or catastrophic
bodily harm. It can be utilized during an escape attempt, provided the officer iss ues
a verbal command to halt before firing.
Question: What is the primary objective of regulating and controlling weapons
inside a correctional institution?
Answer: ✔✔ To eliminate the risk of inmate escapes, prevent dangerous
distractions, and maintain the overarching safety, order, and security of the
institution.
Question: What are the four fundamental safety protocols for firearm handling
(The Cardinal Rules)?
Answer: ✔✔
1. Always handle every firearm under the assumption that it is actively loaded.
, 2. Continually orient the muzzle toward a secure area, away from any
personnel or hazards.
3. Keep your index finger strictly clear of the trigger and positioned outside the
trigger guard until your sights are on target and you have made the conscious
decision to fire.
4. Positively identify your designated target as well as the entire backdrop
directly behind 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 -ANSWER ✔✔5.5 pounds
What are the three safety's have -ANSWER ✔✔Trigger safety
Firing pin safety
Drop safety
Types of force -ANSWER ✔✔deadly 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
