Israel Armed Guard Firearm Theory study plan

State the four universal firearm safety rules from memory and explain each in writing, giving one negligent-discharge scenario per rule.

Identify the three most common negligent-discharge causes in armed-guard service and list two preventive actions for each.

Demonstrate the clearing procedure for a semi-automatic pistol and a revolver, verbalizing each step, to a study partner or on video.

Create a personal pre-shift and post-shift safety checklist covering loading, unloading, holstering, and storage.

Label the major external and internal parts of your issued pistol on a blank diagram without references.

Explain the cycle of operation (feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extraction, ejection, cocking) in writing.

Perform a complete field strip and reassembly of your pistol five times, timing each attempt and recording the results.

Describe the function of the safety mechanisms (grip safety, firing pin block, drop safety) and how each prevents an unintentional discharge.

List the three main malfunction types (failure to feed, failure to extract, failure to eject) and the immediate action drill for each.

Practice tap-rack-ready and double-feed clearance drills dry-fire 50 times, maintaining muzzle discipline throughout.

Explain the difference between a stoppage and a malfunction and when to transition to a backup weapon.

Create a flowchart for malfunction clearance that includes safety checks before and after.

Describe the six fundamentals of marksmanship (stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, follow-through) in detail.

Set up a dry-fire routine and complete 100 perfect trigger presses, tracking each session in a log.

Explain range safety rules and commands (cease fire, load, make ready, unload, show clear) and their purpose.

Analyze a live-fire group pattern to identify errors in trigger control or sight alignment and propose corrections.

Explain the legal test for self-defense under Israeli law (necessity, proportionality, immediacy) in writing.

Differentiate between justified use of force and excessive force using three hypothetical scenarios.

Describe the duty to retreat and its exceptions under Israeli law as applied to armed guards.

Outline the consequences of unlawful use of force, including criminal and civil liability.

List the requirements for obtaining and renewing a firearm carrying permit in Israel, including training, medical, and background checks.

Explain the storage requirements for firearms at home and at the workplace, including safe storage and ammunition separation.

Describe the rules of engagement for armed guards, including use of force continuum and escalation/de-escalation.

Define the guard's authority and limitations regarding detention, search, and use of force on private property.

Outline the post-incident reporting chain and the information required in an incident report.

List the immediate first-aid priorities for gunshot wounds, including controlling bleeding and maintaining airway.

Describe how to preserve a scene and secure evidence until authorities arrive.

Explain the psychological and legal obligations after a shooting incident, including mandatory debriefing.

Complete a comprehensive self-assessment covering all domains, scoring at least 80% on each.

Review weak areas identified in the assessment and create a remediation plan.

Perform a full dry-fire and malfunction drill session integrating safety, marksmanship, and immediate action.

Summarize key legal and procedural points in a personal quick-reference guide.