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What should a shooter do when going down on one leg during training?
What should a shooter do when going down on one leg during training?
- Step forward with the strong foot and kneel on the strong knee.
- Sit on the ground comfortably.
- Step rearward with the strong foot and kneel on the weak knee. (correct)
- Bring both knees down simultaneously.
Why is it important for shooters to determine their dominant eye?
Why is it important for shooters to determine their dominant eye?
- To maintain balance while shooting.
- To ensure they shoot with both eyes open.
- To improve their pistol sighting using only one eye. (correct)
- To align their natural point of aim with their target's head.
According to the instructor notes, what should be established regarding the strong hand grip?
According to the instructor notes, what should be established regarding the strong hand grip?
- It should be established before leaving the holster. (correct)
- It should be aligned with the weak hand grip.
- It should be as weak as possible.
- It should be adjusted once the pistol is drawn.
Which criteria determine whether a grip chosen by a shooter is safe?
Which criteria determine whether a grip chosen by a shooter is safe?
What is recommended to help shooters determine their dominant eye?
What is recommended to help shooters determine their dominant eye?
What is stressed about the Glock semi-automatic pistol?
What is stressed about the Glock semi-automatic pistol?
How many safety mechanisms does a Glock semi-automatic pistol have?
How many safety mechanisms does a Glock semi-automatic pistol have?
What is a characteristic of a Glock pistol magazine?
What is a characteristic of a Glock pistol magazine?
What does the instructor stress about the magazine safety feature of the Glock pistol?
What does the instructor stress about the magazine safety feature of the Glock pistol?
How many parts does a cartridge consist of?
How many parts does a cartridge consist of?
What is NOT listed as a part of tactical training drills?
What is NOT listed as a part of tactical training drills?
What is a requirement for shooters according to the text?
What is a requirement for shooters according to the text?
What should the shooters do after loading their pistols administratively?
What should the shooters do after loading their pistols administratively?
Who selects the specific drills for a particular training day?
Who selects the specific drills for a particular training day?
What is the initial command given to shooters?
What is the initial command given to shooters?
What is the purpose of the isosceles stance in semi-automatic pistol shooting?
What is the purpose of the isosceles stance in semi-automatic pistol shooting?
What is the benefit of using the weaver stance in shooting pistols?
What is the benefit of using the weaver stance in shooting pistols?
In the isosceles stance, how should the shoulders be positioned in relation to the target?
In the isosceles stance, how should the shoulders be positioned in relation to the target?
What is the correct grip for semi-automatic pistol shooting in general?
What is the correct grip for semi-automatic pistol shooting in general?
How should the feet be positioned in the isosceles stance?
How should the feet be positioned in the isosceles stance?
What is the minimum number of hits required out of 50 rounds to achieve a passing score in the qualification course-of-fire?
What is the minimum number of hits required out of 50 rounds to achieve a passing score in the qualification course-of-fire?
How are the shooters' results recorded on the score sheet?
How are the shooters' results recorded on the score sheet?
At which line and with what hand hold do officers perform the phase that allows 2 rounds in 8 seconds from the holster?
At which line and with what hand hold do officers perform the phase that allows 2 rounds in 8 seconds from the holster?
How many rounds are officers required to fire in total at the 15-yard line during the Official Police Challenge phase?
How many rounds are officers required to fire in total at the 15-yard line during the Official Police Challenge phase?
What is the action that all students will be instructed to do prior to holstering their weapon during the course-of-fire?
What is the action that all students will be instructed to do prior to holstering their weapon during the course-of-fire?
What should be assumed about a Glock pistol with its action closed?
What should be assumed about a Glock pistol with its action closed?
What should be the primary concern at all times during range procedures?
What should be the primary concern at all times during range procedures?
When drawing a weapon out of its holster, under what circumstances should it be done?
When drawing a weapon out of its holster, under what circumstances should it be done?
What should an officer always assume about a weapon until proven otherwise?
What should an officer always assume about a weapon until proven otherwise?
Which law is referenced for justification in using deadly physical force?
Which law is referenced for justification in using deadly physical force?
What is the minimum number of hits required for a passing score in the qualification course-of-fire for Glock Model 26?
What is the minimum number of hits required for a passing score in the qualification course-of-fire for Glock Model 26?
What will be recorded on the score sheet to indicate that a shooter did not finish the course?
What will be recorded on the score sheet to indicate that a shooter did not finish the course?
Which ammunition count as a hit during the qualification course-of-fire?
Which ammunition count as a hit during the qualification course-of-fire?
What will officers be instructed to do before holstering their weapon?
What will officers be instructed to do before holstering their weapon?
In what phase of the course-of-fire will shooters fire 2 rounds in 8 seconds from the holster?
In what phase of the course-of-fire will shooters fire 2 rounds in 8 seconds from the holster?
What is the total number of rounds that officers will fire in Phase 2 of the course-of-fire?
What is the total number of rounds that officers will fire in Phase 2 of the course-of-fire?
Which term will be used on the score sheet to indicate that a shooter qualified?
Which term will be used on the score sheet to indicate that a shooter qualified?
What type of target is used in the qualification course-of-fire for Glock Model 26?
What type of target is used in the qualification course-of-fire for Glock Model 26?
'NQ' on the score sheet indicates:
'NQ' on the score sheet indicates:
'Administrative load' refers to:
'Administrative load' refers to:
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Study Notes
Pistol Shooting Fundamentals
- One Leg Down, Two Legs Down: step rearward with strong foot, kneel on strong knee, and bring weak knee down; buttocks may rest on calves but not on the ground
- Two Legs Down: dominant eye and squaring off to the target; determine dominant eye by drawing a dot or picking an object, and aligning natural point of aim with center of mass of target
Grip
- Choose a safe grip, and consider the following:
- Strong hand grip should be established in the holster without needing adjustment once the pistol is drawn
- Tactical training may cover various drills, such as fundamentals of shooting, magazine change, malfunction drills, and more
Lesson Procedure
- Objective 3: list the five fundamentals of semi-automatic pistol shooting
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- Stance: any stance deemed safe, e.g. Isosceles Stance or Weaver Stance
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- Objective 4: familiar with the qualifying course-of-fire for the Glock model being taught
- Fired using the B-27E Grey Economy Target
- Rounds inside the 7-ring count as a hit
- Minimum number of hits is 40 out of 50 rounds, making a passing score of 80%
Pistol Nomenclature
- Glock semi-automatic pistol:
- Functioning: designed to fire whenever there is a round in the chamber, regardless of magazine insertion
- Safety mechanisms: three (not specified)
- Characteristics: no magazine safety
- Pistol ammunition:
- Four parts: not specified
- Characteristics: not specified
- Glock pistol magazine:
- Five parts: not specified
- Characteristics: not specified
- Approved holsters and magazine carriers for issue: not specified
Qualifying Course-of-Fire
- For Glock Models 17 and 19:
- Phase 1: 25-yard line, 2 hand hold, sights permitted, 2 rounds in 8 seconds, from the holster
- Phase 2: 15-yard line, Official Police Challenge, 2 hand hold, sights permitted, 3 rounds in 3 seconds, from the holster (performed 2 times)
- For Glock Model 26:
- Phase 1: 25-yard line, 2 hand hold, sights permitted, 2 rounds in 8 seconds, from the holster
- Phase 2: 15-yard line, Official Police Challenge, 2 hand hold, sights permitted, 3 rounds in 3 seconds, from the holster (performed 2 times)
Pistol Procedures
- Safety is the primary concern at all times
- Standardized range procedures will be followed by everyone
- When drawing a weapon, consider the following:
- Justification for using deadly physical force as referenced in New York State Penal Law, Article 35, Defense of Justification
- Correct method of wearing the holster and magazine pouches
- Correct method of loading the magazines
- Correct method of locking the slide rearward
- Correct method of performing a safety check
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