Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS289AA   19982-19986 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/09/97
AJS289AA 19982-19986 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Police Precision Rifle Operator
Use, deployment, and marksmanship of the police precision rifle. Includes related equipment and circumstances in which the precision rifle may be deployed. Prerequisites: Certified police officer or permission of department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS289AA   19982-19986 Police Precision Rifle Operator
1. State the four safety rules for firearms. (I)
2. Describe the uses of the precision rifle as it relates to police functions. (II)
3. Describe the basic components of a precision rifle. (III)
4. Demonstrate proper loading and unloading of a precision rifle. (IV)
5. Demonstrate the shooting positions most commonly used with the precision rifle. (IV)
6. Demonstrate the zeroing of the precision rifle and scope. (IV)
7. Demonstrate proper malfunction drills. (IV)
8. Demonstrate proper cleaning of the precision rifle. (V)
9. Describe the proper considerations for scope selection. (VI)
10. Demonstrate night shooting with the precision rifle. (VII)
11. Describe considerations when selecting shooting aides. (VIII)
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AJS289AA   19982-19986 Police Precision Rifle Operator
    I. Range safety rules
        A. Range rules
        B. Four safety rules for all firearms
      II. Uses of the precision rifle
          A. Barricaded suspects
          B. Hostage situations
          C. Police counter-sniper situations
          D. High-risk search warrants
        II. Components of the precision rifle
            A. Barrel
            B. Stock
            C. Scope
            D. Action
            E. Ammunition
          IV. Marksmanship
              A. Dry fire
              B. Loading/reloading
              C. Unloading
              D. Live fire
              E. Shooting positions
              F. Proper grip
              G. Zeroing the rifle
              H. Bolt manipulation
            V. Rifle maintenance
                A. Cleaning
                B. Disassembly
                C. Lubricants/solvents
                D. Cleaning equipment
              VI. Rifle scope
                  A. Magnification
                  B. Adjustments
                  C. Lens covers
                  D. Reticles
                  E. Maintenance
                  F. Eye relief
                VII. Night shooting
                    A. Low/no light
                    B. Night vision
                    C. Night movement
                  VIII. Shooting aides
                      A. Spotting scopes
                      B. Binoculars
                      C. Range finders
                      D. Sun shades
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