MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

LET150  2001 Fall – 2009 Fall

Firearms I

1.

Explain marksmanship. (I)

2.

Describe "grip". (I)

3.

Demonstrate the proper technique for gripping a service firearm. (I)

4.

Describe "sight alignment" and "sight picture". (I)

5.

Demonstrate the proper technique for both "sight alignment" and "sight picture" when using a service firearm. (I)

6.

Describe "trigger control" and "follow through". (I)

7.

Demonstrate the proper technique for both "trigger control" and "follow through" when using a service firearm. (I)

8.

Describe "breath control". (I)

9.

Demonstrate the proper technique for breath control during firearm usage. (I)

10.

Identify various parts of a service handgun. (II)

11.

Use the built-in safety features of a service handgun. (II)

12.

Explain how to clear handgun malfunctions. (II)

13.

Summarize the importance of cleaning a service handgun. (III)

14.

Demonstrate the proper techniques for the care and cleaning of a service handgun. (III)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

LET150  2001 Fall – 2009 Fall

Firearms I

I. Marksmanship

A. Principles of Practical Marksmanship

1. Accuracy

2. Power Provided by the Pistols

3. Speed

B. Weaver Stance

C. Grip

D. Sight Alignment/Picture

E. Trigger Control

F. Breath Control

G. Presentation (Draw)

H. Firing Techniques

1. Semi-Automatic Pistol

2. Revolver

I. Night Firing Techniques

1. With Flashlight

2. Without Flashlight

II. Gunhandling

A. Nomenclature

1. Parts of the Semi-Automatic Pistol

2. Parts of the Revolver

3. Safety Features

4. Cycle of Operation

B. Safety Procedures

1. General Safety Rules

2. Range Safety Rules

3. Rendering Safe the Service Firearm

C. Manipulation

1. Loading

2. Unloading

3. Press Check

4. Function Checks

D. Malfunction Clearances

E. Ammunition Inspection

III. Firearm Care

A. Importance

B. Preventative Maintenance

C. Cleaning