Weapons Orientation

1
Weapons Orientation

• Our goal is to provide students with
  instructional guidelines for safe handling and
  operations of a firearm. To familiarize you with
  the safety aspect of the weapon and a live fire
  range.

Provide instruction and guidance in the safe
handling and operation of a firearm. Instill
confidence in student ability to operate
departmental weapons.
2
Upon Completion

• Students shall be able to identify weapon and
  range safety rules.
• Demonstrate how to draw / holster the weapon.
• Demonstrate proper loading/unloading techniques.
• Demonstrate proper magazine changes.
• Demonstrate proper grip technique.
• Demonstrate how to clear weapon malfunctions.
• Demonstrate verbal definitions.
• Pass both written /weapon qualification test.

3
SAFETY!!!

• No personal weapons, or live ammo in any
  classroom.
• Muzzles will always be pointed in a safe
  direction.
• Your finger will be indexed until you are ready
  to shoot.

4
SAFETY!!!

• You will always verify your target and what is
  behind it.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of how your weapon
  operates.
• Ensure your ammo matches your weapon.

5
SAFETY!!!

• Never go forward of the firing line until
  instructed to do so.
• Never pick up anything from the ground, until
  instructed to do so.
• Movement on the range is controlled by the
  instructor.

6
SAFETY!!!

• Alcohol/drugs are prohibited.
• You do not feel well, inform the instructor.

7
SAFETY!!!!!!!!!!!

• Shoot only professional targets not cans or glass
  objects.
• If you brought trash to the range take it with
  you.
• The burn barrel is for wood /paper items only.
• Brass shall be picked up, placed in a container.
• Only Departmental staff are allowed on the range.

8
SAFETY!!!!!!!!!!!

• Wearing jeans, flip flops, sandals, shorts are
  prohibited.
• Eye and ear protection are required at all times.
• Drive on the range in a professional manner.
• Instructor shall give commands on when to load,
  unload, and dry fire
• Ammo will be carried in magazines, pockets, or
  fanny packs.

9
SAFETY!!!!!!!!!!

• No horseplay at all allowed on the range.
• You are prohibited from stepping over to assist
  another shooter.
• All shooters shall yell cease fire when they hear
  it and immediately holster their weapon.

10
SAFETY!!!!!!!!!!

• Shooter experiencing a squib load/fire shall
  raise their non-shooting hand and keep the weapon
  pointed down range for up to30 seconds or when
  the instructors gives you assistance.
• Any questions? At this time please sign and date
  your safety rules and return to the instructor.

11
4 Step Draw

• The weapon and magazine shall always be snapped
  in.
• Thumb breaks the holster snap, as your hand grips
  the weapon while it is still in the holster, your
  index finger is along the outside of the holster.
  Command is called thumb, grip index.
• Pull the weapon straight up, rotate so muzzle is
  parallel to the ground and pointing at the
  target. You are still indexed.

12
4 Step Draw

• As the weapon is being extended forward in front
  of your body the support hand meets to form a two
  handed grip, you are still indexed at this point
  and accessing the situation.
• When the weapon and hands become fully extended,
  you are still indexed until you have made the
  determination what action you need to take.

13
The Draw!!!!!!!!!!

• Constantly have a mental command that tells you
  thumb, grip, index, access, take action.
• You index out, and you index in.
• Refrain from bowling the weapon or fly fishing
  the weapon out of the holster.
• Don/t be fast, be safe fast and smooth will come
  with always performing a good presentation.

14
Re-holstering is done reluctantly after you have
scanned.
You bring the weapon back to the center of the
body with two hands you are still indexed.
You holster the weapon with one hand, still
indexing.
The support hand stays on the body, the strong
hand holsters the weapon.
Once in the holster snap it in, push, pull, sweep
the magazine.
15
Loading

• Muzzle pointing in a safe direction, with finger
  indexed.
• Support hand pulls the slide to the rear, strong
  thumb locks the slide.
• Visually and Physically inspects the weapon.
  Insert a magazine.
• Hand over pull and release slide chambering a
  round still indexed.
• Holster the weapon and snap it in.
• Push, pull and sweep.

16
Unloading

• Muzzle in a safe direction, finger indexed,
  remove the magazine.
• Pull the slide to the rear, lock the slide to the
  rear.
• Visually and Physically inspect the weapon.
• Hand over pull and release the slide, holster or
  secure the weapon.
• Pick up live round that was ejected.
• At no time does your finger ever touch the
  trigger.

17
Magazine Changes

• Admin load, Tactical Load, and Speed Load.
• Admin the weapon never leaves the holster
• Tactical the magazine is retained, never falls to
  the ground and you are always indexed.
• Speed load falls to the ground, you are indexed,
  and maintain muzzle discipline at all times

18
Proper Grip Techniques

• Controls muzzle flip, reduces recoil, allows for
  better control of the weapon.
• Diminishes weapon malfunctions
• Prevents injury from slide movement.
• Allows for good shot placement on a double tap.
• Increases accuracy and improved marksmanship
  skills

19
Weapon Malfunctions

• Failure to feed/stovepipe Tap the magazine, Rack
  the slide as you Roll the weapon to the right to
  dislodge the casing, release the slide, access
  the situation, take appropriate action.
• Double feed Rip the magazine out allow it to fall
  to the ground, work the slide, insert a magazine,
  chamber a round, access the situation, take
  appropriate action.
• Always indexing and maintain muzzle discipline.

20
Marksmanship Fundamentals

• Grip, Stance, Sight Alignment, Sight Picture,
  Breathing, Trigger control, Follow Through.
• They are the same for any weapon you shoot.
• They are the same for low light and adverse light
  conditions.
• All 7 must be performed for each shot.
• The shot fails to hit the target, one of your 7
  are out of sync.

21
Definitions

• Indexing Your trigger finger is always along
  the slide. The finger does not touch the trigger
  until you can justify your action and taking the
  shot.
• Press Check Moving the slide to the rear
  slightly to see if there is a round in the
  chamber.
• Interview Stance Slightly bladed, gives you
  stability, reaction time, and protects the
  weapon.

22
Definitions

• Scan Look all around before you holster the
  weapon.
• Administrative Loading Is conducted while the
  weapon is still in the holster.
• Tac Load Never falls to the ground, magazine is
  retained.

23
Definitions

• Speed Load always fall to the ground, indexed and
  maintain muzzle discipline.
• Press movement of the trigger to the rear in a
  smooth uninterrupted motion.
• Trigger Reset - After the shot, the shooter
  releases the trigger slowly until he/she feels
  the reset, allowing for the second shot to be set
  up.
• Thumb, Grip, Index, Access, Take, Press is the
  mental commands of the 4 step draw.

24
Definitions

• Strong Hand Is the shooters primary/strongest
  hand.
• Support Hand Is the other hand that assists the
  strong hand.
• Hand Over Technique The shooter pulls the slide
  and lets it release to seat the round better.

25
Nomenclature

• F. Slide Lock allows you to lock the slide to the
  rear manually.
• K. Grip allows shooter to hold the grip firmly.
• G. Back Strap is the rear portion of the grip.
• J Magazine Well the opening where the magazine
  goes.
• I. Magazine drop free, inserted into magazine
  well.

K
G
F
I
J
26
Nomenclature

• H. Front Strap is the front portion of the grip.
• O. Magazine Release when depressed allows the
  magazine to come out.
• N. Safe Action Safety is located within the
  trigger, made up of trigger safety, firing pin
  safety, and drop safety.
• M. Trigger when pressed all the way to the rear
  allows for a shot to be fired

O
N
M
H
27
Nomenclature

• L. Trigger Guard designed to protect the trigger.
• P. Frame is everything below the slide, made of
  polymer and contains metal strip with weapon
  serial number on it.

P
L
28
General Information

• Glock22 has 34 parts with the magazine in, 29
  with the magazine out
• 5 pound trigger pull, drop free magazine from any
  position.
• Holds 15 rounds, magazines and weapon are always
  snapped in.
• Most injuries occur when cleaning the weapon.

Weapon will only be cleaned or worked on by
certified Glock armors.
Magazines are cleaned every time weapon is
cleaned.
29
Remington 870 Shotgun

• The shotgun is the most widely used weapon
  in the Nevada Department of Corrections. The
  weapon may be found in every gun post.
• Our goal is to provide the student with
  professional instruction and guidance in the safe
  handling and operation of the weapon. We have
  students who have never fired a weapon before but
  we will provide a comprehensive knowledge of the
  nomenclature so they will be able to operate this
  weapon with confidence at any time.
• The weapons are provided for the safety of
  the institutions, officers, and inmates and
  safety is always a paramount factor in our
  weapons program.

30
Objectives

• Upon completion of this period of instruction you
  will be able to
• Demonstrate proper operation of this weapon.
• Demonstrate a proper skip shot.
• Demonstrate a proper direct shot.
• Demonstrate how to load and unload this weapon.
• Identify the nomenclature of this weapon.

31
Nomenclature

• The Remington 870 is the Departments primary
  weapon. It is not to be babied in any way. This
  weapon is the only weapon that is armed with a
  popper or blank round. However if the popper is
  used in-properly can be lethal.

32
Nomenclature

• Muzzle is where the shot comes out of, smooth
  bore.
• Front sight may be a bb, elevated sight, or ghost
  ring.
• Barrel surrounds the muzzle.
• Ejection Port is where shells are ejected from.
• Breech bolt contains the firing pin, extractor,
  and the locking block assembly

33
Nomenclature

• Receiver contains the right/left shell latches,
  Ejection Port, and the Ejector.
• Stock consists of butt plate and recoil pad.
• Safety Switch located behind the trigger guard to
  the right is in the safe position, moved to the
  left it is ready to fire.
• Trigger when pressed the weapon goes POW!!!!!!

34
Nomenclature

• Fore-End consists of the Forward Assembly, Forend
  Tube, Forward Nut.
• Magazine Cap needs to be tight, but not to the
  point you need tools to take it off. It also
  requires lubrication.
• The 870 can be loaded with 4 shells or with as
  many as 7, check with your institutions operating
  procedures.

35
General Knowledge

• An inmate that is still aggressively being
  combative is still considered a threat and shall
  be treated as such.
• Verbal commands shall be used in a loud, clear
  and direct tone.
• Before, during, and after shots verbal commands
  shall be directed.
• Weapons shall be checked as soon as you assume
  duties of that post.
• Babying a shotgun creates a malfunction
• Short stroking the fore end slide will cause a
  malfunction.
• All the way forward hard, all the way to the rear
  hard.

36
Loading The Shotgun

• Discharges occur during the loading/unloading of
  a weapon.
• The trigger finger only does what the brain tells
  it.
• Ensure the weapon is loaded properly.
• Report discrepancies.
• First round in, is the last round out.
• Last round in, is the first round out.
• Does the weapon or bullet have a brain? Thank
  you!!!

37
Loading The Weapon!

• Muzzle pointed in a safe direction, weapon on
  safe.
• Slide the For-end forward, closing the ejection
  port.
• Inspect the ammo, push a round into the feed ramp
  area and into the magazine tube until you here
  the click.
• Continue with this until you have loaded the
  weapon with all the life rounds your post
  requires.
• Insert the Popper/Blank round last the same way
  you did with the life rounds.
• Place the weapon in a ready position in your post
  with the safety on and no live rounds in the
  chamber.

38
Unloading The 870
Shotgun!

• The muzzle is in a safe direction, weapon is on
  safe.
• One hand on the for-end with the pinky finger
  under the for-end, with the other hand holding
  the action bar release in.
• Begin moving the for-end rearward until you
  almost pinch the pinky finger.
• Insert your thumb into the fee ramp area
  depressing the left shell latch, allowing for one
  round to come out.
• Bring the for-end the rest of the way rearward,
  insert your thumb into the feed ramp are
  depressing the right shell latch allowing one
  round to come out each time you depress the shell
  latch.

39
Unloading The 870 Shotgun!

• The weapon is still on safe, you have not touched
  the trigger, conduct a visual and physical
  inspection of the weapon.
• Once you have verified all is correct and
  appropriate, reload the weapon and prepare for
  your workday.
• Once you have inspected the weapon put it where
  it is suppose to be, with the safety still on,
  and the chamber empty.
• You should not need to touch the weapon unless
  there is an incident that requires you to do so.

40
The Ruger Mini-14 223 Rifle

• The Mini -14 Rifle like the other weapons is
  designed for public safety, safety and security
  of the institutions, staff, and inmates. Again
  the academy will have students who have never
  fired this type of weapon.
• It is our goal to provide you with professional
  instruction and guidance so you will be able to
  safely and with confidence operate and handle
  this weapon and if need be deploy this weapon for
  protection of the institution, the staff, and the
  inmates.
• If at any time you have a question or are unsure
  please ask the instructor to clarify any question
  you may have.

41
Instructional Objectives

• Upon completion of this period of instruction the
  student will be able to
• Identify safety rules for the range and the
  weapon.
• Obtain a passing score on written exam.
• Obtain a passing score on the live fire range.
• Demonstrate proper loading/unloading techniques.
• Identify the nomenclature of the weapon.

42
Mini-14 General Information

• Mini-14 is a .223 caliber weapon, fired from the
  shoulder.
• Has a ranch or law enforcement front sight.
• Magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled.
• Magazine holds 20 rounds, towers maintain 18 in
  them.
• Used to stop an inmate
• Warning shots are not fired with this weapon.
• Point of aim at all times is center mass.

43
Mini-14 Nomenclature
Rear Sight
Bolt
Bolt Lock
Front Sight
Receiver
Barrel
Magazine Feed
Stock
Magazine Latch
Trigger
Safety
44
Mini-14 Nomenclature

• Stock- The portion that the shooter uses to
  maintain stockwell, the back portion of the
  weapon. Contains the trigger mechanism, safety,
  magazine release.
• Receiver Contains the bolt, firing pin,
  ejector, extractor, and is connected to the
  stock.
• Barrel - surrounds the muzzle, front sight is on
  the end of the muzzle and barrel.
• Front sight located on the end of the
  muzzle/barrel, can be a single blade, or affixed
  with a sight guard on each side.

45
Mini-14 Nomenclature

• Rear Sight is a peep hole that you must look
  through. Located on top of the receiver.
• Bolt is located in the ejection port, works
  back and forth automatically each time a round is
  fired. Allow to slam home under full spring
  pressure.
• Trigger is located inside the trigger guard,
  must be pressed all the way to the rear to
  discharge a round, trigger does have play, and a
  reset.
• Safety Located in front of the trigger guard,
  functioning properly forward the weapon is off
  safe, to the rear the weapon is on safe.

46
Mini-14 Nomenclature

• Magazine Latch/Release. When pressed and held
  forward the magazine will be released from the
  magazine well.
• Magazine holds 20 rounds, loaded with 18 to
  keep spring pressure. Inserted at a 45 degree
  angle until it locks. Comes out at a 45 degree
  angle.

47
Loading The Mini-14

• Weapon should be on safe, muzzle pointed in a
  safe direction.
• With the bolt forward and ejection port closed.
• Insert a 18 round magazine at a 45 degree angle
  into the magazine well until it locks in place
• Place weapon in the proper area for you are now
  ready for work.
• At no time did your finger ever touch the trigger.

48
Unloading The Mini-14

• Weapon on safe, muzzle pointed in a safe
  direction.
• Remove the magazine. Depress to see if you have
  18 rounds.
• Pull the charging handle/bolt back to the rear
  and depress the bolt lock which will lock the
  bolt in place.
• Visually and physically inspect the weapon.
• Close the bolt, with the weapon on safe, muzzle
  pointed in a safe direction.
• Insert a magazine and you are ready for a work
  day.

49
General Information

• Tip of the front sight is centered in the rear
  sight, once you have obtained this place this on
  center mass.
• Must be performed after each shot.
• Verify target acquisition.
• Can be fired from standing, kneeling, prone,
  sitting, barricade.
• Take up trigger slack.
• Use trigger reset
• Apply all 7 marksmanship fundamentals.
• If you are not sure of your target or your
  actions do not shoot.

50
Test Summary

• Glock 22 is a .40 caliber weapon
• The handgun grip is established in the holster.
• Magazine out of the Glock it will still fire.
• Magazines are cleaned when the weapons are
  cleaned.
• When the weapon is out of battery it will not
  fire.
• Semi-auto weapons run out of ammo the slide will
  lock to the rear.

51
Test Summary

• Malfunctions are caused by in-proper grip, poor
  ammo, dirty weapon, un-seated magazine,
  un-chambered round.
• During the draw you will thumb, grip, index,
  access, take.
• Grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture,
  breathing, trigger control, follow through
  marksmanship fundamentals.

52
Test Summary

• 870 can be placed on safe at any time.
• Treat all weapons as if they were loaded.
• Never anticipate the instructors commands.
• The 870 shotgun has to be manually operated after
  each shot.
• The shotgun has the only popper or blank round.

53
Test Summary

• Warning shot only comes from the shotgun.
• Never baby a shotgun.
• Allow the bolt on the rifle to slam home under
  full spring pressure.
• Mini-14 are referred to as long guns, shoulder
  weapons, semi-auto rifle.