Name Course Number: FTT 111 WEEKS TROUBLESHOOTING SCENARIOS fn Purpose: This assignment is designed to help you contextualize the overarching concepts discussed in the course text by cross-referencing them to examples of existing firearms. As you progress through the assignment, you'll also progress through the thought-process of diagnosing and repairing malfunctions, as well as predicting the need for certain preventative maintenance. Troubleshooting is a process of asking or investigating, and answering, a series of increasingly detailed questions to arrive at the cause of a malfunction. This worksheet will "walk you through" the investigation required to troubleshoot a firearm. As you move on to more advanced concepts in later weeks, you will begin generating and predicting the questions you need to answer to diagnose a malfunction. Instructions: Read each situational description below and answer the questions in the space provided. Many of the prompts will build on the previous ones, so please do not read ahead on this assignment. Answer one part of the assignment at a time, before reviewing the subsequent prompts. In Part 1, you'll answer several questions to demonstrate declarative knowledge of key principles related to troubleshooting revolvers as well as firearms in general. This section will be critical to your ability to complete future assignments in this course, so take your time and thoroughly research and study the answers. In Parts 2-3, read each situation and answer the questions in the space provided. Many of the prompts will build on the previous ones, so please do not read ahead on this assignment. Answer one part of the assignment at a time, before reviewing the subsequent prompts. Part 1. Please answer the following questions. 1. What is the first thing you must know before attempting to disassemble or inspect a firearm? 2. In a straight blowback system, when does the bolt/slide begin reacting to the pressure created by the ignited cartridge and what does this teach us about the importance of timing?