#1 Match the following Universal Weapons Safety Rules to rationale.

Rule 1 - Treat every weapon as if it were loaded

Rule 2 - Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
Rule 3 - Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire
Rule 4 - Keep weapon on safe until you intend to fire

#2 What is the maximum effective range (in yards) of the M500 shotgun?
00 Buck: 50, Slug: 100

#3 What is the maximum range (in yards) of the M500 shotgun?

00 Buck:660, Slug: 1180

#4 Match the General Weapons Condition Code to appropriate Action.

Condition 1 - Magazine tube filled, round in chamber, action closed, weapon on
safe
Condition 2 - N/A
Condition 3 - Magazine tube filled, chamber empty, action closed, weapon on safe
Condition 4 - Magazine tube empty, chamber empty, action closed, weapon on safe

#5 A cartridge can remain chambered in the M500 shotgun after removal of all
cartridges from the magazine tube.
True

#6 Correctly identify the 4 Major component assemblies of the M500 shotgun.

Receiver group
Trigger group
Stock group
Barrel group

#7 What is the maximum number of cartridges held by the M500 magazine tube?
5

#8 What is the indication that the last ammunition round has been fired?
A new round is not in the elavator

#9 Which General Weapon Condition Code DOES NOT apply to the M500 Shotgun?
Condition 2

#10 Select, from the list below, the six M500 shotgun 'Alert Carry' steps that
apply.
Firing hand around the small of the stock
Non-firing hand on the fore-end
Trigger finger straight along the receiver
Stock of the shotgun against the firing shoulder
Muzzle angled down at near 45 degree angle
Muzzle pointed in the direction of the threat

#11 Select, from the list below, the six M500 shotgun 'Ready Carry' steps that
apply.
Shotgun sights just below eye level
Firing hand around the small of the stock
Non-firing hand on the fore-end
Trigger finger straight along the receiver
Stock of the shotgun against the firing shoulder
Muzzle pointed in the direction of the threat

#12 The shotgun 'Tactical Carry' is used:

When there is no immediate threat.
#13 Which procedure causes a cartridge to be chambered?
Make ready

#14 A 'Combat Load,' inserting one round, may be necessary to immediately engage
the enemy.
True

#15 What is the first step performed by the person receiving the weapon in a 'Show
Clear' transfer?
Ensure the shotgun is on safe

#16 What is the first step in the 'Show Clear' transfer for the M500 shotgun?
Ensure shotgun is in Condition 4 with fore-end to the rear

#17 The M500 will fire each time the fore-end is cycled after pulling and holding
the trigger a single time.
False

#18 If an audible pop / reduced recoil is experienced during firing in a training

environment you must cease firing immediately.
True

#19 What condition must be met prior to any shotgun function check?
Ensure no live ammunition is in the area

#20 What is the correct order of the following UNLOAD, SHOW CLEAR Clearing Barrel
procedures?
First - Ensure the shotgun is on safe
Second - Remove the rounds from the magazine tube
Third - Pull the fore-end to the rear
Fourth - Visually inspect the magazine and chamber to ensure they are empty
Fifth - Allow for a secondary inspection of the magazine tube and chamber
Sixth - Push the fore-end forward and observe the bolt going forward on an empty
chamber