COURSE DESCRIPTION

Surveys lethal weapons in current use and current views on weapon types and ammunition design. Examines the legal guidelines as to use of deadly force, safety in handling of weaponry, and weapon care and cleaning; marksmanship instruction under standard range conditions. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a knowledge of the handling and operation of various firearms and the legal and moral responsibilities attendant to him/her.

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

A. receive instruction regarding firearms safety and responsibility

B. be aware of the legal and moral obligations regarding the ownership and use of firearms

C. develop accuracy in the use of firearms

A. Firearms safety and responsibility

B. Identifying and operating various firearms

C. Firearms and the law

D. Use of deadly force

E. Range rules and requirements

F. Marksmanship instruction

G. Care, cleaning, and storage of firearms

Related topics at the discretion of the instructor

Revised 9/99