2019 Corrections & Community Supervision - Remington 870-P 12 Gauge Shotgun PDF

LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT INSTRUCTOR NOTES Introduce yourself Ground Rules Grabber Administer the Pre-Test INTRODUCTION: The Remington 870-P Shotgun was chosen by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), and found to be the most dependable shotgun available. TEL...

LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT INSTRUCTOR NOTES Introduce yourself Ground Rules Grabber Administer the Pre-Test INTRODUCTION: The Remington 870-P Shotgun was chosen by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), and found to be the most dependable shotgun available. TELL CLASS The shotgun fires multiple projectiles and has a profound psychological impact and deters those in view due to the knowledge and perception that people have of its destructive capabilities. VALUE: As correction officers, you may be assigned to a post that requires you to carry and/or use the Department authorized shotgun. The ability to properly load, unload, and handle this weapon will result in a safer work environment for you and your fellow employees. It can prevent accidents from occurring and enable you to respond quickly and efficiently when the use of the shotgun is required. OBJECTIVES: At the end of this class, each student will be able to do the following as discussed in class: 1. List the make, model, and gauge of the DOCCS approved shotgun. 2. List the two (2) types of ammunition approved for use in the DOCCS approved shotgun. 3. In proper sequence, list the four (4) steps for wall tower storage of the DOCCS approved shotgun. Page 2 of 36 STATE TO CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT SECTION I, NOMENCLATURE BEGINS: OBJECTIVE 1: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS List the make, model, and gauge of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. STATE TO CLASS 1. Shotgun Characteristics of the Remington 870-P Pump Action 12-Gauge Shotgun Write on Chalkboard/Newsprint Make: Remington Model: 870-P (Police) Gauge: 12 Gauge: The measurement of the size of the shotgun bore. This is determined by the number of round lead balls to the pound, one of which will just fit through the bore of the shotgun. Example: 12 gauges will have 12 lead balls to the pound. Barrel Type(s): 20” cylinder bore, 20” improved cylinder bore Weight: approximately 7 pounds Finishes: blued or Parkerized Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds Total Ammunition Capacity of Weapon: 5 rounds Overall Length: 40” Page 3 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 1 CONT.: CONTENT 2. Shotgun Components INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS Nomenclature of the 870-P 12-gauge shotgun will be explained in the following three groups: Weapon has a definitive top, bottom, left side, and right side. 1) Barrel Group 2) Receiver Group 3) Stock Group Barrel Group SHOW CLASS Barrel: The metal tube of a firearm through which the projectile or shot passes: the two (2) different types are the cylinder bore and the improved cylinder bore. Explain the difference between the two (2) types of currently approved barrels Bore: The hole through the center of the barrel of a firearm. The bore of this weapon is a smooth bore and contains no rifling. Muzzle: The most forward end of the barrel. Breech: The most rearward portion of the barrel. Front Sight: It is either a fixed bead or fixed raised bead type. Page 4 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 1 CONT.: CONTENT Magazine: The tubular magazine has a maximum capacity of 4 rounds, and is comprised of four (4) main components: Magazine: A cartridge container, in whatever form, where the follower, under spring pressure, forces the cartridges into position to be fed into the chamber of a firearm. 1) Magazine Tube: The main portion of the magazine; it houses the magazine spring, follower, and rounds when loaded. 2) Magazine Spring: A large coil spring that is compressed when rounds are loaded into the tubular magazine and applies pressure to the follower. 3) Magazine Follower: It is constructed of plastic or steel. Under spring tension, separates the rounds from the magazine spring and forces rounds into the position to be fed. May be colored orange, green, or black. 4) Magazine Cap: It works in conjunction with the magazine tube and barrel retaining ring to hold the barrel to the receiver. Removing the magazine cap is the easiest way to disable the shotgun. Fore-End: The part of the stock located forward of the action and below the barrel. The fore-end is used to manually operate the action of the shotgun. Double Action Bars: This attaches the fore-end to the breach block assembly. The double action bars also operate the shell stops; releasing a shell from the tubular magazine onto the carrier. Page 5 of 36 INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS/SHOW CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 1 CONT.: CONTENT Receiver Group (steel Receiver) Action: The breech mechanism of a firearm which locks the cartridge in the chamber. Receiver: The portion of the weapon that houses the breech block and firing mechanisms and to which the barrel, stock, and magazine are attached. Rear Sight: It is flat, matted, and ribbed to help reduce glare. Newer model shotguns that have the fixed raised bead and Parkerized finishes are no longer ribbed. Combat Loading and Ejection Port: The oval opening in the right side of the receiver. Whenever the action of the shotgun is open, any round in the chamber will be thrown clear of the weapon through this port. It is also possible to load the weapon one round at a time through this port. Chamber: The enlarged portion of the bore at the breech, which receives the cartridge for firing. Breech Block Assembly: The mechanism that feeds and locks the round in the chamber. It also contains the extractor, locking block, spring-loaded firing pin, and slide. Extractor: It is located in the right side of the breech block, it is a spring-loaded hooked type device that withdraws either a live round or a spent shell from the chamber. Page 6 of 36 INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS/SHOW CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 1 CONT.: CONTENT Firing Pin: It is located in the center of the breech block and is spring-loaded. The spring prevents the firing pin from coming into contact with the primer of a round unless struck by the internal hammer when the action is locked closed. Ejector: The mechanism that throws the spent shell or round free of the weapon. It is located on the left inside portion of the receiver. Trigger Guard: This protects the trigger from damage and/or accidental discharge. Trigger: The mechanical device that activates a firearm when moved. Cross-Bolt Safety: This is located in the rear portion of the trigger guard. It is a mechanical safety, which prevents the trigger from moving rearward and firing the weapon. When the cross-bolt safety is protruding to the right of the trigger guard, the safety is “on” and the weapon cannot be fired. When the safety is protruding to the left of the trigger guard, the safety is in the “fire” position and the weapon can be fired. Action Bar Lock: This is located along the left front portion of the trigger guard. It locks the action closed. To unlock the action, the action bar lock must be depressed: releasing the action bar lock. Pulling the trigger to the rear also releases the action bar lock: unlocking the action. Magazine Loading Port: The opening located in the bottom of the receiver and just rearward of the tubular magazine that allows rounds to be loaded into the tubular magazine. Carrier: This is located in the magazine loading port. It places a shell into position to be chambered as the action is closed. It also contains a “U” shaped cut, which is part of the Flexitab™ system that assists in clearing jams. Page 7 of 36 INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS/SHOW CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 1 CONT.: CONTENT Shell Stops: There are two shell stops: one is located on each side of the base of the tubular magazine where the tubular magazine meets the receiver. They engage the base of the rounds thus holding them in the tubular magazine. When activated by timing cuts in the double action bars, the shell stops release a single round onto the carrier. INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS Stock Group (made of American Walnut) Pistol Grip: The portion of the stock designed to accommodate the strong hand during firing of the weapon. Comb of the Stock: The upper edged of the stock where the shooter places their cheek for firing. Butt: The rear-most end of the stock. Toe: The lower-most rear portion of the butt of the stock. Heel: The upper-most rear portion of the butt of the stock. Recoil Pad: The device fitted to the butt of the stock that is designed to reduce the perceived recoil that is produced when the weapon is fired from the point shoulder shooting position. APPLICATION QUESTION: What is the make, model, and gauge of the DOCCS authorized shotgun? ASK SPECIFIC STUDENT ANSWER: Remington, 870-P, 12 Gauge REPEAT ANSWER Page 8 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 1 CONT.: CONTENT 3. Shotgun Functioning INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS The Remington 870-P 12-Gauge is a pump-action shotgun. This shotgun requires the rearward and forward motion of the fore-end to cycle the action. The fore-end is connected to the breech block assembly by the double action bars. The back and forth motion of the breech block assembly will also operate the carrier, which lifts the shells from the level of the tubular magazine to the level of the chamber. By manually utilizing the back and forth motion of the fore-end, the shooter will complete the 8 steps of the functioning cycle: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Firing Un-locking Extracting Ejecting Cocking Feeding Chambering Locking When the trigger is pulled on the loaded and cocked shotgun, the spring-loaded firing pin strikes the primer firing the round, which unlocks the action and allows the shooter to manually pull the fore-end rearward. This rearward movement extracts the spent shell from the chamber and then ejects it through the combat loading and ejection port. Once the fore-end has reached its most rearward position, the internal hammer has been cocked and the shell stop has released a fresh shell onto the carrier. Manually moving the fore-end forward allows the carrier to move upward thus aligning the shell with the chamber. Then, the breech block pushes the shell into the chamber and locks the action. At this point, the trigger must be fully released to fire another round. Page 9 of 36 DEMONSTRATE LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 2: CONTENT INSTRUCTOR NOTES List the two (2) types of ammunition approved for use in the DOCCS authorized shotgun. STATE TO CLASS SHOTGUN AMMUNITION CHARACTERISTICS TELL CLASS 1. Components of a Shotgun Shell Hull: The empty casing of a shot shell. Primer: A small metal cup held friction tight in the primer pocket of a centerfire cartridge case of shot shell hull, which contains the priming compound. Page 10 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 2 CONT.: CONTENT INSTRUCTOR NOTES 2. Characteristics TELL CLASS Currently, the Department approves two types of ammunition for the shotgun. Type Gauge Shot 00 Buckshot 12 00 Buckshot; Contains 9,.33 Caliber Lead Pellets Color Code Manufacture(s) Red Federal or Winchester Approximately 600 yards 40 yards Maximum Range Maximum Effective Range MINI-SUMMARY: 7½C 12 7 C (Chilled) Birdshot; Contains Approximately 435,.095 Caliber Lead Pellets Green Remington Approximately 240 yards 35 yards The two types of ammunition currently approved for use in the DOCCS authorized shotgun are: 12-gauge 00 Buckshot and 12gauge 7 ½ C Birdshot. SECTION I, NOMENCLATURE ENDS: Page 11 of 36 Although some 870-P shotguns have 3” chambers, only 2 ¾” shotgun shells are approved. LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT SECTION II, PROCEDURES BEGINS: OBJECTIVE 3: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS In proper sequence, list the four (4) step for wall tower storage of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. STATE TO CLASS Wall Tower Storage DEFINE ACRONYM; WRITE ON TRAINING AID FOR CLASS TO SEE. We use the acronym “S.A.F.E.” to help us remember the four steps in proper sequence for wall tower storage of the 870-P shotgun. S: A: F: E: Safety on, a safe and clear weapon Action closed on a known empty chamber Four rounds loaded into the tubular magazine Erect (or upright) in the rack Benched Condition SHOW CLASS All shotguns benched or grounded will be in the following condition. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Safety on Action open Unloaded Combat loading and ejection port facing up Muzzle pointed down range or in a safe direction Page 12 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS Visual Inspection SHOW CLASS 1. Check that the safety is “on”. Ensure the safety is protruding to the right side of the trigger guard. 2. Look through the combat loading and ejection port into the chamber: looking for any rounds or obstructions. 3. Look through the magazine loading port into the tubular magazine: looking for any rounds or obstructions (If the carrier is down, push it up and out of the way). 4. Once you are satisfied that these areas are safe and clear; place your strong hand on the pistol grip with your trigger finger along the receiver and your weak hand on the magazine cap. Pick up the shotgun and come to the high port carry for an unloaded shotgun. Come to High Port Carry Place your strong hand on the pistol grip with your index finger along the receiver and your weak hand on the magazine cap. Being careful to keep our muzzle pointed down range or in a safe direction, come to high port carry for an unloaded shotgun. Page 13 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS High Port Carry SHOW CLASS 1. Safety is on. 2. Strong hand is on the pistol grip with the index finger along the receiver. 3. Weak hand: centered on the fore-end when the action is closed (loaded), and on the magazine cap when the action is open (unloaded). 4. Muzzle is vertical. 5. Weapon centered left-to-right with the body. 6. Where the barrel and receiver meet are at eye level. Come to the Left-Hand Carry Left handed shooters will check their safety again and move their right hand to the bottom of the recoil pad. Right handed shooter will check their safety again and transfer the weapon to their left hand by taking control of the weapon with their left hand on the pistol grip with their index finger along the receiver and placing their right hand on the bottom of the recoil pad. This position is known as the left-hand carry. The weapon’s relative position to the body is the same as it is for high port carry. Page 14 of 36 THIS IS THE ONLY APPROVED CARRY FOR THE LOADED SHOTGUN. STRESS: at no time during loading, unloading, or transporting of the weapon will the butt of the weapon rest on the body or uniform. EMPHASIZE: all loading, unloading, and checking is done in the left hand; every time the weapon switches hands, the safety must be checked. LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS The “S” Step: The first step of wall tower storage is: Safety on, a safe and clear weapon. Safety Check There are five (5) distinct areas to check during the safety check. Keeping your right hand at the bottom of the recoil pad and the muzzle vertical, rotate the shotgun a quarter of a turn so that the combat loading and ejection port is facing you. DEMONSTRATE TO CLASS The muzzle is to remain vertical throughout the safety check. 1. Check that the safety is on (protruding to the right). 2. Check that the chamber is safe and clear of any rounds or obstructions by raising the weapon upward and looking through the combat loading and ejection port into the chamber. 3. Check that the tubular magazine is safe and clear by rotating the weapon another quarter of a turn so that the trigger guard is facing you (if the carrier is down, push it in), and look through the magazine loading port into the tubular magazine ensuring that there are no round or obstructions so that you can see the follower. 4. Check the bore for obstructions by squaring the weapon off and placing the right-hand thumb and index finger on the magazine cap as you lower the weapon down along the left side of your body; look down the bore for any obstructions. 5. Check the magazine cap for tightness by turning the magazine cap clockwise while the weapon is still lowered along the left side of the body. Once satisfied, return to left hand carry. Page 15 of 36 STRESS: this is to be performed slowly and deliberately. It is not a race: it is more important that it is done correctly than quickly. LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS The “A” Step: The second step of wall tower storage is: Action closed on a known empty chamber. DEMONSTRATE TO CLASS To close the action of the shotgun, place your right hand on the center of the fore-end, being careful that no portion of your hand is extended beyond the fore-end, and thrust the fore-end upward with authority thus closing the action. The “F” Step: The third step of wall tower storage is: Four rounds loaded into the tubular magazine. DEMONSTRATE TO CLASS Note: The “F” Step is Loading the shotgun. Keeping the muzzle vertical, give the weapon one quarter of a turn so that the combat loading and ejection port is facing you at eye level. Remove one round at a time from your right front/rear pocket. Holding the round between your right index and middle fingers with your right thumb at the base of the round, push in on the carrier with the top of the round and then up on the base of the round with your thumb until you hear the shell stop engaging. Continue until you have loaded four rounds into the tubular magazine. APPLICATION QUESTION: What is the first step of wall tower storage for the DOCCS authorized shotgun? ASK SPECIFIC STUDENT ANSWER: Safety on, a safe and clear weapon REPEAT ANSWER Page 16 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS The “E” Step: The fourth step of wall tower storage is: Erect (or upright) in the rack. DEMONSTRATE TO CLASS Once the magazine is loaded; check the safety, and come to high port carry for a loaded shotgun. Keeping the muzzle above the head at all times; proceed to the rack, and place the weapon in the rack so that the trigger guard is facing out. Always double check the safety before leaving the weapon in the rack. Unloading NOTE: All loading, unloading, and checking of the weapon is done in the left hand. STRESS 1. Check your safety, and come to the left-hand carry. 2. Place your right hand on the fore-end with your pinky finger extended off the rear of the fore-end as a spacer. 3. Your right forearm is pressed against the right side of the receiver covering the combat loading and ejection port. 4. Depress the action bar lock with your left index finger. 5. Keeping your right forearm pressed tightly against the right side of the receiver, slowly pull the fore-end downward until your right pinky finger touches the top of the receiver or the tip of the round begins to protrude from the combat loading and ejection port. Page 17 of 36 Shooter watches the Combat Loading and Ejection Port LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: CONTENT 6. Slide the right hand off the fore-end and down over the combat loading and ejection port pulling the round free and securing it. INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS 7. Turn the weapon one quarter of a turn so that the combat loading and ejection port is facing you at eye level. 8. Raise your right hand with your palm facing outward and fingers pointing upward. With your right-hand thumb; push in on the carrier, and they push up on the base of the round until you hear a click (the click is the sound of the shell stop engaging the base of the round). Keeping the right-hand thumb on the base of the round, grasp the fore-end with the “V” formed by the right hand middle and index fingers; and pull the fore-end the rest of the way down. Slowly release the pressure on the round and remove your thumb from the base of the round. 9. Place the tip of your right index finger into the magazine loading port against the inside right side of the receiver at the base of the round where you should feel the shell stop. Place your right-hand thumb on the right side of the receiver opposite your right-hand index finger. Pinch the shell stop against the right side of the receiver releasing the round from the tubular magazine. Guide the round from the magazine loading port and secure it. 10. Continue pinching the rounds out of the tubular magazine and securing them until you have removed all of the rounds. 11. Perform a complete safety check ensuring a safe and clear weapon. Page 18 of 36 Explain the “4 Ps”: 1. Push in 2. Push up 3. Pull down 4. Pinch out Keeping your thumb on the base of the round while pulling the fore-end downward, allows you to control the round if the shell stops fail. Always give several extra pinches to ensure the tubular magazine is empty. LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS Charging the Chamber Prior to Firing Place the weak hand on the center of the fore-end. Depress the action bar lock with the strong hand index finger. Pull the fore-end to its most-rearward position; then, return it with authority. DEMONSTRATE TO CLASS Charging the Chamber after Firing Firing the weapon unlocks the action. To charge the chamber, pull the fore-end to its rear-most position, and then return it forward with authority. Operating the Cross-Bolt Safety Right handed shooters will use their right index finger to push the cross-bolt safety to the left to take the safety “off”, and the right thumb to push the cross-bolt safety to the right to put the safety “on”. Left handed shooters will use their left thumb to push the cross-bolt safety to the left to take the safety “off”, and will use their left index finger to push the cross-bolt safety to the right to put the safety “on”. NOTE: At no time will the shooter reach under or through the trigger guard to operate the safety: Always reach over the stock. Page 19 of 36 CAUTION: PULLING THE TRIGGER ALSO RELEASES THE ACTION. THIS WILL ONLY BE COMPLETED ON A SAFE AND CLEAR WEAPON IN ORDER TO PLACE THE WEAPON IN ARSENAL STORAGE. STRESS LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: CONTENT Stoppages and Immediate Action: A stoppage is any unintentional interruption of the cycle of operation. Some common causes are: faulty ammunition; a faulty and/or dirty weapon; and shooter error. INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS Malfunction: A mechanical or physical problem with a weapon which prevents it from operating. Hang Fire: The delayed ignition of a shotgun shell. Shooter Error: A shooter induced error which prevents the weapon from being fired (e.g. not locking action closed). Squib Load: A shotgun shell characterized by a reduced recoil and sound, usually cause by an insufficient powder charge. Clearing a Jam (Emergency Situations Only) DO NOT DEMONSTRATE 1. Safety on, depress the action bar lock with the strong hand index finger. Then, return the strong hand to the pistol grip. 2. With the weak hand, grasp the fore-end firmly and apply rearward pressure. 3. When steps one (1) and two (2) fail to clear the jam. Keeping the muzzle vertical above your head, depress the action bar lock then strike the butt of the shotgun on a solid surface. Page 20 of 36 All DOCCS shotguns are equipped with the Flexitab™ system which consists of modification to the carrier, the slide, and the breech block. LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: CONTENT Problem while on the Firing Line INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS 1. Point/Keep the muzzle in a safe direction. 2. Take/Keep finger off the trigger and place it along the receiver. 3. Keep/Put the safety “on” if possible. 4. Raise non-controlling hand. Combat Loading 1. Action open. 2. Controlling the weapon with the left hand, properly insert a round into the combat loading and ejection port with the right hand. 3. Return the right hand to the weapon and forcibly close the action. Page 21 of 36 DEMONSTRATE dropping the round in without effort to place it in the chamber. LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: CONTENT Loading with Five Rounds INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS 1. Safety on, safe and clear weapon. SHOW CLASS 2. Remain in left hand carry with the action open. Properly insert a round into the combat loading and ejection port with the right hand, and remain in the left-hand carry position. Close the action. Keep the muzzle pointed vertically or in a safe direction. STRESS: this is not part of wall tower storage. 3. Load four rounds into the tubular magazine. 4. Shooter comes to high port carry for a loaded shotgun. Picking Up a Dropped Round Since all loading, unloading, and checking are done in the left hand; the most likely time a shooter may drop a round is when they are in the left-hand carry position. 1. Check the safety. 2. Place the toe of the right foot against the dropped round. 3. Extend the left arm fully upward raising the muzzle above everyone’s head. 4. Watching the muzzle, bend down and pick up the round with the right hand. 5. Stand up and return to left-hand carry. 6. Continue loading, or secure the round in the proper pocket. Page 22 of 36 DEMONSTRATE TO CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS Transferring an Unloaded Shotgun Form high port carry (unloaded), the person with the weapon will: 1. Perform a complete safety check; ensuring a safe and clear weapon, and remain in the left-hand carry position. 2. Move their left hand to the magazine cap, and keep their right hand on the recoil pad. 3. Show the safety to the person receiving the weapon. The person receiving the weapon will acknowledge that the safety is “on”. 4. While keeping the muzzle vertical, turn the weapon ¼ turn and raise it so that the chamber can be checked by the person receiving the weapon by looking through the combat loading and ejection port for rounds or obstructions. The person receiving the weapon will acknowledge that the chamber is safe and clear. 5. While keeping the muzzle vertical and the weapon raised, turn the weapon another ¼ turn (trigger guard facing away from the person with the weapon) so that the person receiving the weapon can check the tubular magazine for any rounds or obstructions. The person receiving the weapon will acknowledge that the tubular magazine is safe and clear. 6. While keeping the muzzle vertical, lower the weapon so that where the barrel meets the receiver is a at eye level. Turn the weapon a ½ turn so that the trigger guard is facing the person transferring the weapon. Page 23 of 36 DEMONSTRATE TO CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE OBJECTIVE 3 CONT.: CONTENT 7. The person receiving the weapon will take control of the weapon by placing their strong hand on the pistol grip with their index finger along the receiver and their weak hand on the magazine cap. The person receiving the weapon will now acknowledge having control. 8. Once the weapon has been transferred, the person receiving the weapon will perform a complete safety check as soon as possible. Arsenal Storage Whenever the weapon is stored in the arsenal, it must meet the following five conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MINI-SUMMARY: Unloaded Action closed Trigger pulled Safety “on” Stored upright The four steps in proper sequence for wall tower storage of the DOCCS authorized shotgun (Remington 870-P) are: 1. 2. 3. 4. S: A: F: E: Safety on, a safe and clear weapon Action closed on a known empty chamber Four rounds loaded into the tubular magazine Erect (or upright) in the rack SECTION II, PROCEDURES ENDS: Page 24 of 36 INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE SECTION III, SHOTGUN FUNDAMENTALS BEGINS: CONTENT INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS FUNDAMENTALS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING 1. Stance Point Shoulder Shooting Position Starting in the high port carry, point your weak foot toward your target and step rearward with your strong foot while keeping your shoulders square to the target and simultaneously lowering the muzzle down range. Lean forward toward your target by bending the weak knee. With your strong hand on the pistol grip and your weak hand on the center of the fore-end, place the recoil pad firmly against the strong shoulder STRESS: The two most important fundamentals of shotgun shooting are stance and grip. Hip Shooting Position Position your feet the same as the Point Shoulder Shooting Position. The shotgun is held into the side of the waist above the hip by the strong hand forearm and the weak arm is extended with the elbow locked. Firmly grip the center of the fore-end with your weak hand. During an emergency, hip shooting will only be utilized if the shooter is wearing an Avon C-50 protective mask. 2. Grip The strong hand is on the pistol grip and the weak hand is on the center of the fore-end. Hold the weapon firmly with both hands. Recoil: The rearward thrust or movement of a firearm resulting from firing. 3. Breath Control Because multiple projectiles are fired from the shotgun, breath control is not as critical as with the rifle or the pistol: breath normally. Page 25 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE SECTION III CONT.: CONTENT 4. Sight Alignment INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS The relationship between the front sight and the rear sight where the bottom of the front sight is centered left-to-right on the top of the rear sight. The point of aim with the shotgun should be at the lower extremities of your target if practical. It is particularly important to be aware of the area beyond your target as well as the area in the vicinity of your target. The spread of the shotgun’s pattern ranges between several inches at 7 yards to several feet at 40 yards. Sight Picture: The appearance of a firearm’s sights to the shooter’s eye as aligned against a target. 5. Trigger Control Slow, continuous rearward pressure so as to not disturb sight alignment or the intended point of aim. Even though multiple projectiles are fired from the shotgun, proper trigger control should still be employed. SECTION III, SHOTGUN FUNDAMENTALS ENDS: Page 26 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE SECTION IV, SHOTGUN RANGE PROCEDURES BEGINS: CONTENT The qualifying course-of-fire for the shotgun tests the shooter’s ability to load, unload, fire, and control the weapon safely and properly. A. COURSE PROCEDURES 1. Bladed Position: With the shooter in high port carry and facing down range; the shooter steps rearward with the strong foot pivoting on the ball of the weak foot while simultaneously lowering the muzzle and bringing the weapon parallel with the ground at waist level. The shooter has their strong hand on the pistol grip with their index finger along the receiver and their weak hand centered on the fore-end with no part of their hand touching the barrel. 2. Rest: With the shooter in the Bladed Position, the shooter fully extends their arms keeping the muzzle pointed downrange and the weapon parallel with the ground. Their strong hand is on the pistol grip with their index finger along the receiver and their weak hand centered on the fore-end with no part of their hand touching the barrel. B. COURSE COMMANDS The shooter will report to the 25-yard line with the following equipment: Eye and ear protection in place 5 rounds of 12-gauge 00 Buckshot in their right front pocket 5 rounds of 12-gauge 7 ½ C Birdshot in their right rear pocket Shotgun: unloaded at high port Page 27 of 36 INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT INSTRUCTOR NOTES INITIAL COMMANDS: “Shooters on the line. Set your weapon up for the first three steps of wall tower storage [See notes to instructor]. Upon completion, end up in the only approved carry for a loaded shotgun.” TELL CLASS Have students load using the appropriate ammunition depending on the phase of fire. CALLING THE LINE: “Is the line ready?” SECTION IV CONT.: 3 SECOND PAUSE BETWEEN COMMANDS “The line is ready.” “Ready on the right?” “Ready on the left?” “Ready on the firing line.” “Fire.” “Cease-Fire” or whistle CLEARING THE LINE: “Is the line clear?” 3 SECOND PAUSE BETWEEN COMMANDS “The line is clear.” “Clear on the right?” “Clear on the left?” “Clear on the firing line.” Page 28 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE SECTION IV CONT.: CONTENT C. COURSE-OF-FIRE INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS PHASE 1: 25-yard line 5 rounds: 12-gauge 00 Buckshot The shooter will fire 4 rounds as designated by the WTO The shooter will combat load and fire the 5th round Point Shoulder Shooting Position The WTO will direct the number of rounds to be fired and the designated target. PHASE 2: 15-yard line 5 rounds: 12-gauge 7 ½ C Birdshot The shooter will fire 4 rounds as designated by the WTO The shooter will combat load and fire the 5th round Hip Shooting Position The WTO will direct the number of rounds to be fired and the designated target. D. SCORING Scoring of the shotgun is either “Qualified” (Q) or “Not Qualified (N/Q)” as evaluated by the WTO. The evaluation is based on the shooter’s performance in regard to the safe handling, loading, unloading, operation, and controlled firing of the shotgun. SECTION IV, SHOTGUN RANGE PROCEDURES ENDS: Page 29 of 36 LESSON PROCEDURE SECTION V, SHOTGUN MAINTENANCE BEGINS: CONTENT Care and Cleaning INSTRUCTOR NOTES TELL CLASS 1. Check for safe and clear shotgun. Have recruits clean shotguns following use. 2. Have the WTO remove the barrel and breech block. 3. Take the cleaning rod with bore brush dipped in cleaning solvent, and scrub the bore several times from the chamber end out. Explain the effects of cleaning solvents on primers. 4. Clean the breech block with the wire brush dipped in cleaning solvent. 5. Dry off all parts with a clean, dry cloth (while drying, care must be taken not to bend the ejector located inside the steel receiver). 6. Run the cleaning rod with cleaning tip through the bore using a clean, dry cleaning patch from the chamber end out. Continue changing patches until they come out clean. 7. Have the WTO re-assemble the shotgun, and perform a function test. SECTION V, MAINTENANCE ENDS: Page 30 of 36 ANY WEAPON THAT HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED FOR ANY REASON MUST BE FUNCTION TESTED PRIOR TO BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE. LESSON PROCEDURE CONTENT INSTRUCTOR NOTES FINAL SUMMARY: OBJECTIVE 1: List the make, model, and gauge of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. ASK SPECIFIC STUDENT ANSWER: Remington 870-P 12-gauge REPEAT ANSWER OBJECTIVE 2: List the two (2) types of ammunition approved for use in the DOCCS authorized shotgun. ASK SPECIFIC STUDENT ANSWER: 12-gauge 00 Buckshot and 12-gauge 7 ½ C Birdshot REPEAT ANSWER OBJECTIVE 3: In proper sequence, list the four (4) steps for wall tower storage of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. ASK SPECIFIC STUDENT ANSWER S: A: F: E: REPEAT ANSWER Safety on, a safe and clear weapon Action closed on a known empty chamber Four rounds loaded into the tubular magazine Erect (or upright) in the rack Any Questions? EVALUATION: Post-Test Dismiss Class Page 31 of 36 PRE-TEST Name: _____________________ Date: _____________________ 1. List the make, model, and gauge of the DOCCS authorize shotgun. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 2. List the two (2) types of ammunition approved for use in the DOCCS authorized shotgun. 1. ____________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________ 3. In proper sequence, list the four (4) steps for wall tower storage of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. 1. 2. 3. 4. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Page 32 of 36 POST-TEST Name: _____________________ Date: _____________________ 1. List the make, model, and gauge of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 2. List the two (2) types of ammunition approved for use in the DOCCS authorized shotgun. 1. ____________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________ 3. In proper sequence, list the four (4) steps for wall tower storage of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. 1. 2. 3. 4. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Page 33 of 36 PRE/POST-TEST WITH ANSWERS Name: _____________________ Date: _____________________ 1. List the make, model, and gauge of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. _Remington__________________________________ _870-P _____________________________________ _12-gauge___________________________________ 2. List the two (2) types of ammunition approved for use in the DOCCS authorized shotgun. 1. _12-gauge 00 Buckshot_________________________ 2. _12-gauge 7 ½ C Birdshot_______________________ 3. In proper sequence, list the four (4) steps for wall tower storage of the DOCCS authorized shotgun. 1. 2. 3. 4. _Safety on, a safe and clear weapon_____________ _Action closed on a known empty chamber________ _Four rounds loaded into the tubular magazine_____ _Erect (or upright) in the rack___________________ Page 34 of 36 Appendix A Remington 870-P 12-Gauge Shotgun Nomenclature Characteristics MANUFACTURER: Remington MODEL: 870-P (Police) GAUGE: 12 MAGAZINE TYPE: Tubular MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 4 Rounds TOTAL CAPACITY OF WEAPON: 5 Rounds BARREL: 20-inch Cylinder Bore OVERALL LENGTH: 40 inches WEIGHT: Approximately 7 pounds Page 35 of 36 Appendix B The Components and Characteristics of a Buckshot Shell 1. Components 2. Characteristics Type 00 Buckshot 7½C Gauge 12 12 Shot 00 Buckshot; Contains 9,.33 Caliber Lead Pellets 7 C (Chilled) Birdshot; Contains Approximately 435,.095 Caliber Lead Pellets Color Code Red Green Manufactures Federal or Winchester Remington Maximum Range Approximately 600 yards Approximately 240 yards Maximum Effective Range 40 yards 35 yards Page 36 of 36