Revised 5/2025
ADJ 127 - Firearms and Marksmanship (3 CR.)
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, 3 credits.
General Course Purpose
The purpose of the course is to provide a general, but informed knowledge of current issues in firearms use, basic firearms law, firearms safety and shooting techniques.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Permission of the instructor to enroll. No felony conviction or legal prohibition to possess ammunition of firearms under local, state or federal law.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of weapon types and ammunition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues including deadly force.
- Demonstrate knowledge of general safety practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe and efficient marksmanship techniques.
Major Topics to Be Included
- Surveys lethal weapons
- Current use and current views on weapon types and ammunition
- Legal guidelines as to use of deadly force
- Safety in handling of weaponry
- Weapon care and cleaning
- Basic Marksmanship
Optional Topics
Related topics at the discretion of the instructor