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Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Training Academy. Firearms Familiarization and Safety Training. Firearms Safety. Four cardinal rules of firearms safety Treat ALL firearms as if they were loaded Never point a firearm at anyone or anything that is not an intended target
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Michigan Law EnforcementYouth Training Academy Firearms Familiarization and Safety Training
Firearms Safety • Four cardinal rules of firearms safety • Treat ALL firearms as if they were loaded • Never point a firearm at anyone or anything that is not an intended target • Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until on target • Know your target and what is beyond your target
Firearms Safety There is no room for “Accidents” when handling firearms!!! What is the #1 range safety rule ? SAFETY !!!!!
Firearms Safety Rules • Number one safety is individual handling • Point muzzle in safe direction • Never point at anyone w/out justification • Always inspect firearm status when picking up • Carry and transport safely • DO NOT PLAY WITH FIREARM • Inspect for obstruction • Secure when not in use
Firearms Safety Rules • Use correct ammunition • Inspect ammo for defects • Unload when not in use • Inspect safety devices • Eye and ear protection • Repairs and alterations done by gunsmith • Understand characteristics / handling of firearm
General Range Rules • Obey all commands IMMEDIATELY ! • Never point firearm above eye level • Point firearm downrange when (un)loading • Only load when told to do so • “CEASE FIRE” • Loaded firearm pointed downrange • Only handles firearm at direct of instructor • NO TALKING on firing line • Only move downrange when instructed • Finger only in trigger guard when intending to pull trigger ( balance, startle, etc.)
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide • Trigger
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide • Trigger • Trigger safety
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide • Trigger • Trigger safety • Trigger guard • Magazine release
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide • Trigger • Trigger safety • Trigger guard • Magazine release • Magazine
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide • Trigger • Trigger safety • Trigger guard • Magazine release • Magazine • Grip
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide • Trigger • Trigger safety • Trigger guard • Magazine release • Magazine • Grip • Slide stop/release
Glock 19 • Semi-Automatic • Frame • Barrel • Slide • Trigger • Trigger safety • Trigger guard • Magazine release • Magazine • Grip • Slide stop/release • Sights (front/rear)
Marksmenship • Fundamentals • Grip • Stance • Sight Alignment • Trigger Squeeze/Control • Sight Picture • Breathing • Follow Through • Sight alignment and trigger control are the two most import fundamentals when shooting a handgun
Ammunition • 9mm • Bullet/Projectile
Ammunition • 9mm • Bullet/Projectile • Cartridge case
Ammunition • 9mm • Bullet/Projectile • Cartridge case • Gun powder
Ammunition • 9mm • Bullet/Projectile • Cartridge case • Gun powder • Primer
Make a semi-auto safe • Point muzzle in safe direction • Remove magazine • Rack slide several times • Lock slide to rear • Visually and physically check the weapon for any rounds of ammunition
Malfunctions • Semi-Auto Handgun • F – E – F –E • Fail to FEED • Fail to EJECT • Fail to FIRE • Fail to EXTRACT • Ammunition • Misfire • Hangfire • Squibload