Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS289AB   19982-20044 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/98
AJS289AB 19982-20044 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Police Shotgun Operator
Proper and safe manipulation and deployment of the police shotgun in the law enforcement environment. Prerequisites: Certified police officer or permission of department
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS289AB   19982-20044 Police Shotgun Operator
1. Identify the major components/nomenclature of a shotgun. (I)
2. List the fundamentals of marksmanship. (I)
3. Demonstrate the proper way to disassemble and assemble a shotgun. (II)
4. Demonstrate the proper method of cleaning and lubrication. (II)
5. Demonstrate proper transition to secondary weapons. (III)
6. Demonstrate proper sling carry techniques. (III)
7. Demonstrate proper loading and reloading techniques. (III)
8. Demonstrate ammunition selection techniques. (III)
9. Demonstrate proper moving and shooting techniques. (III)
10. Demonstrate marksmanship ability by scoring a minimum of 90% on the NRA Shotgun Qualification Course. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS289AB   19982-20044 Police Shotgun Operator
    I. Shotgun principles
        A. Types
        B. Function
        C. Nomenclature
        D. Methods of carry
        E. Safety features
        F. Fundamentals of marksmanship
      II. Maintenance
          A. Disassembly/assembly
          B. Care and cleaning
          C. Function check
          D. Ammunition inspection
        III. Manipulation and deployment
            A. Loading and unloading
            B. Deployment from sling positions
            C. Patterning
            D. Moving targets
            E. Moving and shooting
            F. Position shooting
            G. Transition to secondary weapon
            H. Weapon retention techniques
            I. Barricade shooting
            J. Close contact drills
            K. Ammunition selection techniques
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