Firearms Fundamentals and Marksmanship

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Questions and Answers

What is the minimum qualification course score required for handguns and shotguns?

60.00%

70.00% (correct)

90.00%

80.00%

What is the first critical rule of firearms safety?

Treat all firearms as if they are loaded (correct)

Always be sure of your target

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard

What is the purpose of the firearms block of instruction?

To teach identification of major component parts of firearms

To teach tactics utilizing handguns and shotguns (correct)

To teach fundamentals of shooting

To teach safety rules for firearms

What is the objective of identifying the major component parts of the semi-automatic handgun?

To understand the fundamentals of shooting Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of being aware of what is beyond the target?

To be sure of your target and aware of what is beyond Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining discipline on the firearms range?

To maintain a safe environment for training Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of identifying the fundamentals of shooting?

To achieve intended shot placement Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of identifying the two shooting fundamentals required for intended shot placement?

To achieve intended shot placement Signup and view all the answers

What should a shooter do if they are not ready to shoot?

Raising their non-shooting hand Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'FIRE' command?

To allow the shooter to perform the string of fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'CEASE FIRE' command?

To instruct the shooter to stop firing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'IS THE LINE SAFE' question?

To determine if the firing line is safe Signup and view all the answers

What are the major component parts of a semi-automatic handgun?

Barrel, frame, slide, and magazine Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamentals of (police-type) handgun shooting?

Stance, grip, sighting, trigger control, and breath control Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fundamentals that must be accomplished to achieve shot placement?

Sighting and trigger control Signup and view all the answers

What is trigger control?

The act of squeezing the trigger smoothly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'GO FORWARD' command?

To move forward on the firing line Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'UNLOAD' command?

To instruct the shooter to unload the firearm Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended procedure when picking up a firearm?

Open the cylinder or the slide to check if it is unloaded Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 'cold range'?

To prevent shooters from loading their firearms when not on the firing line Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you experience a 'hang fire'?

Hold the muzzle downrange and follow academy protocol Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of a 'misfire' in double action shooting?

A light blow or the firing pin striking the primer off center Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you experience a 'fail to feed' on a semi-automatic handgun?

Check the magazine and the feeding ramp Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended procedure when leaving the firing line?

Holster the gun before leaving the firing line Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you do not understand an instruction?

Ask the instructor for clarification Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended procedure when experiencing a 'double feed' on a semi-automatic handgun?

Unload the gun and check the chamber Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wearing eye protection and ear protection?

To protect your eyes and ears from the sound and debris of gunfire Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you experience a 'squib fire'?

Check the barrel and follow academy protocol Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fundamentals of Marksmanship

The Firearms Block of instruction will teach proper weapon handling skills and tactics using handguns and shotguns.
A minimum qualification course score of 70.00% is required for successful completion of this skill development area.

Firearms Safety

The four critical rules that ensure firearms safety are:
- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
- Point the muzzle in a safe direction or at the target.
- Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are on target and/or ready to fire.
- Always be sure of your target and what is beyond.

General Safety Rules

Examples of safety rules include:
- Never point a firearm at anyone unless you are ready and willing to use deadly force.
- Strict discipline must be maintained on the firearms range.
- Never give a firearm to anyone unless the cylinder or the slide is open.
- Open the cylinder or the slide to check if it is unloaded when you pick up a firearm.
- Unload when and as instructed.
- If the range is a cold range, the firearm shall be loaded upon command to load.
- If the range is a hot range, the shooters will have a loaded firearm in the holster except when given a command to fire.

Malfunction Drills

In case of a malfunction, the recruit should perform an immediate action drill.
If not able to clear the malfunction after the immediate action drill, the recruit should keep the muzzle pointed downrange and follow academy protocol.
Types of malfunctions include:
- Hang fire: a delayed shot being fired.
- Misfires: caused by a light blow or the firing pin striking the primer off center.
- Squib fire: reloaded ammunition without any/enough powder.
- Fail to feed: when the top round in the magazine catches on the magazine or the feeding ramp of the chamber.
- Double feed: when a round has failed to be extracted from the chamber and a second round is trying to be loaded into the chamber.

Range Commands

Range commands include:
- LOAD: a command used to direct the shooter to load the firearm.
- STAND-BY: a command given to allow the shooter an opportunity to assume the starting position.
- READY: a command given to alert the shooter for the next signal.
- FIRE: a command used to allow the shooter to perform the string of fire.
- CEASE FIRE: a command given to instruct the shooter to stop firing.
- UNLOAD: a command given to direct the shooter to unload the firearm.
- AT EASE: a command used to stop a series of commands.
- IS THE LINE SAFE: a question to ensure that the shooter is in a safe position.

Firearms Component Parts

The major component parts of a semi-automatic handgun include:
- Barrel
- Frame
- Slide
- Magazine
- Other additional components, depending on the semi-automatic handgun used.
The major component parts of a revolver include:
- Frame
- Barrel
- Cylinder
- Ejector rod
- Cylinder release
- Other additional components, depending on the revolver used.

Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting

The fundamentals of handgun shooting include:
- Stance
- Grip
- Sighting
- Trigger control
- Breath control

Shot Placement

The two fundamentals required to achieve shot placement are:
- Sighting
- Trigger control

Gun Safety at Home

The issue of gun safety at home can be divided into general and specific considerations.
General considerations include:
- Instructing all members of the household about gun safety.
- Using locks and secure storage places.
Specific considerations include:
- Using locking devices on the firearm itself.
- Separating the firearm and its ammunition.
- Ensuring the firearm is always under control and secured.

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Description

This lesson plan covers the fundamentals of marksmanship and tactics for handguns and shotguns, focusing on proper weapon handling skills and minimum qualification course scores for law enforcement trainees.