The M-14 rifle is chambered to fire the 7.62-mm NATO cartridge.

Fully loaded, the M-14 weighs 11 pounds.

Identify the following rifle components as either M16A1 or M16A2:

The first step in cleaning the M16 rifle is to point the selector lever toward SAFE.

The M16 rifle carries 20 or 30 rounds of ammunition.

When loading the M16 rifle, you shouldn’t ride the charging handle forward because the bolt may fail to lock.

When the selector is set for burst, the M16A2 fires three rounds.

The conditions that must exist to consider the M16 rifle clear include—
a. No case or rounds is/are in the chamber
b. The magazine is out
c. The bolt carrier is to the rear
d. The selector lever is on the SAFE position

The cleaning materials for the M16 are stored in the rifle stock.

A .45-caliber pistol magazine will hold seven cartridges.

The .45-caliber pistol was designed to be used as an individual weapon for close use.

The three safety features of the 9mm service pistol are—
a. Ambidextrous safety
b. Firing pin block
c. Half cock notch

When loading your pistol, you should make sure the safety is in the down position.

The shotgun has the advantage of being able to expel anywhere from nine to hundreds of projectiles covering a wide area.

When you have properly aligned your sights, the top of the front sight is level with the horizontal center line of the rear sight, and the body of the front sight is centered between the rear sight aperture.

The distance between your eye and the rear sight is referred to as eye relief.

At times, it’s necessary to blacken sights during sighting and aiming exercises to reduce reflection and glare.

The three standard positions for shooting are—
a. Standing
b. Kneeling
c. Sitting

The three sitting positions for shooting are—
a. Open leg
b. Cross leg
c. Cross ankle

The single most important factor in good marksmanship is trigger control.

The acronym BRASS means breath, relax, aim, slack, squeeze.

When sighting with a pistol, the front sight is level with the top of the rear sight.