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Weapon Training Basics

Weapon Training Basics. Safety Knowledge Practice. For Judges. 3/19/2009 Created by Judge James P. MacElree using the NRA training template “First Steps Pistol #2” http://www.nratraining.com/

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Weapon Training Basics

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  1. Weapon Training Basics • Safety • Knowledge • Practice For Judges 3/19/2009 Created by Judge James P. MacElree using the NRA training template “First Steps Pistol #2” http://www.nratraining.com/ This should only be used in conjunction with a certified firearms instructor and is an outline only. Also: CLICK here for judicialsecuritypa.com

  2. This is a Gun • NEVER POINT A GUN AT ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY Hammerless Hammer BARREL BARREL Bullet comes out here TRIGGER Keep finger off TRIGGER TRIGGER Keep Finger off GRIP Hold firmly GRIP Hold firmly

  3. Revolver Parts • Frame • Grip panels • Back strap • Trigger guard • Rear sight • Barrel • Bore • Rifling • Muzzle • Front sight • Action • Trigger • Hammer • Cylinder • Chamber • Cylinder release • latch • (Loading gate) • (Ejector rod) To View Animation CLICK below or paste to browser Genitron.com - Interactive Illustrated Revolver

  4. Pistol PartsSemi-automatics • Frame • Safety • Slide lock • (De-cocker) • Grip panels • Back strap • Trigger guard • Barrel • Bore • Chamber • Rifling • Muzzle • Action • Hammer • Slide • Sights • Ejection port • Magazine • Magazine release • Trigger To View Animation CLICK below or paste in browser Genitron.com - Interactive Illustrated Glock

  5. Shotgun & Rifle Parts Rear sight Comb Barrel Slide Magazine Grip Front sight Ejection port Stock Trigger

  6. K. I. S. S. • Keep • It • Simple & • Safe

  7. SAFETY FIRST • Treat every gun as if it were loaded. • Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. • Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy. • Keep your finger off the trigger until the gun is lined up on target.

  8. Gun Safety RulesNRA • Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. • Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. • Always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it.

  9. GUNS DESTROY Negligent Discharges Kill Keep Your Finger OFF the Trigger One Mistake With a Gun May Be Your Last Stay Focused OnSAFETY Keep Your Finger OFF the Trigger

  10. Negligent DischargeIs Not an Accident • I thought it was empty • I was picking it up • I dropped it on the ground • I pulled it from my holster • I was putting it back • I was under stress • I was cleaning it • Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger

  11. Other Safety Rules • Be sure the gun is safe to operate • Know how to use the gun safely • Use only the correct ammunition • Know your target and what is beyond it • Wear hearing and eye protection • Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting • Store guns so they are not accessible to children or unauthorized persons

  12. Hand Gun Operation • SAFETY FIRST • Loading • Cocking • Uncocking • Unloading

  13. Revolver Unloaded • Open the cylinder and push the extractor rod in • Keep pushing to extract all cartridges • Revolver unloading complete

  14. Semi-Auto Pistol Unloaded • Point gun in safe direction. • Press magazine release button to remove magazine. • Pull slide fully to rear to eject any cartridge • remaining in chamber. • While holding slide in rearward (open) position, • carefully inspect chamber making sure it is empty. • Slowly release slide, allowing it to return to • forward position. Click Here for Video Clip http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/MaintenanceGuides.aspx?vid=1

  15. Ammunition & Fundamentals • Proper Ammo • Malfunctions • Hand/eye choice • Fundamentals

  16. AmmunitionMake sure you have the correct ammunition! CHECK MARKINGS • Barrel or Slide • Cartridge Case • Box of Ammo • ALL 3 MUST BE • MARKED FOR • SAME AMMO Failure to use ammunition designed for the gun can result in serious injury or death

  17. AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions • Misfire – not go off • Hangfire - delayed • THE CARTRIDGE • 1. Primer • 2. Powder • 3. Case • 4. Bullet

  18. AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions Squib Load Bullet stuck in barrel Next Shot = Gun Explosion Injury to You

  19. Pistol Explosionsemi-automatic

  20. Revolver Explosion

  21. Shooting FundamentalsPhysical Characteristics • Dominant eye? • Right or Left • Shooting hand? • Right or Left • The opposite strengths problem

  22. Which Eye is Dominant • Poke a small hole in a piece of paper • Hold paper up with both hands with arms fully extended. • View a object/target through the hole. • Close one of your eyes, • If what you are looking at disappears, the other eye is dominate, if it is still there then that eye is dominate.

  23. Shooting FundamentalsThe Six Fundamentals Position Standing or Sitting Grip (fit) Hold Tight Sight Alignment Breath Control Trigger Squeeze Follow Through

  24. Shooting Fundamentals1. Position – Stance • Consistency • Balance • Support • NPA (Natural Point of Aim) • Comfort

  25. Shooting Fundamentals2. Grip - “V” high on the backstrap - Lower three fingers wrap & hold - Thumb & middle finger touch • Wrap the four fingers of weak hand around lower three fingers of the strong hand • - Thumbs on the same side of the pistol

  26. Shooting Fundamentals3. Sight Alignment

  27. Shooting Fundamentals3. Sight Alignment • Target, front sight and rear sight aligned • “Six o’clock” hold, or “center of mass” hold

  28. Focus is on the… front sight Shooting Fundamentals3. Sight Alignment

  29. Shooting Fundamentals4. Breath Control Body movement affects the shot • So… quiet yourself Breathing requires muscle movement • So… shoot between breaths Breathe out part way, hold, and shoot Don’t hold your breath too long or muscle tremors will create movement and disrupt the shot

  30. Shooting Fundamentals5. Trigger Squeeze/Press Don’t “Pull” the trigger “SQUEEZE” the trigger or “PRESS” the trigger Gradually increasing pressure until the mechanism releases SURPRISE yourself when the gun shoots

  31. Shooting Fundamentals 6. Follow Through • Bring the gun back on target • Ready for a second or third shot • Keep your eyes open • BE AWARE

  32. SelectionThe Best for You • Safety First • Guns • Ammunition • Holsters • Tactics • Resources For Judges 3/19/2009 Created by Judge James P. MacElree using the NRA training template “First Steps Pistol #2” http://www.nratraining.com/ This should only be used in conjunction with a certified firearms instructor and is an outline only. Click on Link judicialsecuritypa.com

  33. You are Unique Quality Options • & • Quality Equipment • Properly Chosen • Will Work for You

  34. Which Hammer is Best Depends on The Job & Your Ability

  35. Which Gun is Best • When Under Attack • The Gun • In Your Hand

  36. SAFE • Gun and Ammo • Must Be Safe • For You • Your Life Depends on It

  37. EASY TO USE • Gun and Ammo • Must Be Easy • For You • Your Life Depends on It

  38. RELIABLE • Gun and Ammo • Must Be 100% • Reliable • Your Life Depends on It

  39. Mind Set Be Alert See the Threat Stop the Threat Your Life Depends on It The most important means of surviving a lethal confrontation is neither the weapon nor the martial skills. The primary tool is the combat mindset, set forth in Principles of Personal Defense. Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper

  40. Your Level of AlertThe Color Code Military has 4 colors [Color Code Details Click Here] Civilian L.E. has 5 colors White = Unprepared Yellow = Relaxed Alertness Orange = Unspecified Alert Red = Armed Encounter Black = Lethal Assault - Must Shoot.

  41. Knowledge • "Be careful around the man who owns only one gun - He probably knows how to use it!"Anon.

  42. It’s All About You Your - Use for the Gun Your - Abilities Your - Limitations Your - Comfort Level Your - Gun’s Safety Features

  43. YOUR ABILITIES • Are You Mechanically Inclined • What is Your Dexterity • How Often Will You Practice • Practice – For Real Life Scenarios

  44. What Size Are You

  45. SIZE MATTERS • HowBigAreYou • HowStrongAreYou • ******** • WhatSizeis theGun • TooBigor TooSmall

  46. Good Choices • Revolver(Best for All Around Use) • 2” – 6” Barrel • Chambered for .357 or 38 Special • Loadedwith JHP 125 gr. 115 gr. • Pistol(More Experience Required) • 3” – 5” Barrel • Chambered for 9MM or 40 S&W • Loaded with JHP 124 gr. 155 gr. • Shotgun (At Home – Trunk of Car) • 18” – 20” Barrel • Chambered for 12 Gauge • Loaded with 00 Buck Shot

  47. Revolver 38 Special Snub Nose • Easy to Carry • Concealable • Simple To Use • 5 to 7 Shots • Slower Reload • Short Range [Click on Link] 357 Magnum 4 Inch Barrel Inherent Safe Design Double Action Trigger Heavier Trigger Pull

  48. Pistol Semi -Auto Easy to Carry Concealable More Complicated 7 to 19 Shots Faster Reload Short Range 9MM [Click on Link] 40 S&W 45 ACP • May or May Not Have: • External Safety • Single Action Trigger • Double Action Trigger • Decocker

  49. Shotgun Pump Action 12 Gauge 00 Buck Shot • Good for Home Defense • Devastating Damage • Easy to use • 3 to 8 Shots • Devastating Power • Medium Range • Good Safety Features • External Safety • Shell Ejector • The Slide Action • Reliable [Click on Link] 12 Gauge Pump

  50. Tactical Rifle Semi-Auto .223 Cal - 5.56x45mm NATO 55 gr. Hollow Point Great Damage Collapsing Stock More Complicated 10 to 30 Shots Medium Power Long Range • Good Safety Features • External Safety • Cartridge Ejector • Detachable Magazine [Click on Link] AR - 15 “The rifle is for serious work” Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper

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