Armed Guard CIT Practice Questions - Certificate III In Security Operations - Armed Guard Cash-in-Transit (CPP31318) Exam

A misfire is a delayed discharge, whereas a hangfire is a failure to feed; the guard must immediately rack the slide to eject the round. A misfire is a complete failure to fire, whereas a hangfire is a delayed discharge; the guard must keep the muzzle pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds before clearing. A misfire is caused by bad primer, whereas a hangfire is a double feed; the guard must strip the magazine. A misfire requires immediate disassembly, whereas a hangfire is solved by pulling the trigger a second time in double-action.