Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS154   19886-19916 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/08/87
AJS154 19886-19916 L+L 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Firearms III/Long Weapons
Familiarization with different types of long weapons and associated ammunition. Emphasis on safety techniques for use and storage of weapons. Limited use of range for practice. Prerequisites: AJS153 or approval of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS154   19886-19916 Firearms III/Long Weapons
1. Describe the moral and legal issues behind the use of a long weapon in a vehicle. (I)
2. List and explain the safety factors for transporting a long weapon in a vehicle. (II)
3. Describe and critique the major methods for storing long weapons in the home. (II)
4. Identify the major components of a shotgun and a rifle. (III, IV)
5. Describe the difference between shotguns and rifles and their ammunition. (III, IV)
6. Describe the different types of sights and actions found in both shotguns and rifles. (V)
7. Demonstrate proficiency in the safe handling and operation of a shotgun and a rifle. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS154   19886-19916 Firearms III/Long Weapons
    I. Use of long weapons
        A. Moral issues
        B. Legal issues
        C. Moral and legal principles and their comparison
        D. Historical background and proper uses
        E. Modern uses, including recreational, competition, and governmental
      II. Safety factors
          A. Transportation of long weapon in a vehicle
            1. Inside a proper carrying case
            2. Unloaded, a safe weapon
          B. Proper storage of long weapon in the home
            1. Inside a padlocked vault
            2. Incapacitation devices
        III. Characteristics of shotguns
            A. Barrel
            B. Actions
            C. Stock
            D. Sights
            E. Shot shells--ammunition
          IV. Characteristics of rifles (4) (5)
              A. Barrel
              B. Actions
              C. Stock
              D. Sights
              E. Cartridges--ammunition
            V. Types of sights
                A. Shotguns
                  1. Ribbed barrel
                  2. Bead sight
                  3. Rifle sights
                B. Rifles
                  1. Scopes--optics
                  2. Iron sights
                    a. Open
                    b. Peep
              VI. Range practice in safe handling and use of long weapons
                  A. Rifle range
                    1. Range commands
                    2. Student responsibilities
                    3. Shooting positions
                    4. Target changing techniques
                    5. Spotting scope usage
                  B. Shotgun
                    1. Skeet range
                    2. Trap range
                    3. Clay targets and launching devices
                    4. Trigger squeeze and sight alignment comparison
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