MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

LET166  1997 Summer I – 2010 Summer I

Correction Officers Safety and Weapons Training

1.

Explain the Arizona Department of Corrections policy with regards to use of physical force. (I)

2.

Identify weapons authorized for use by correctional officers. (I)

3.

Explain and demonstrate procedures for safe handling of the service revolver. (II)

4.

Demonstrate procedures for using a speedloader. (II)

5.

Explain and demonstrate procedures for safe handling of the service rifle. (III)

6.

Explain and demonstrate procedures for safe handling of the service shotgun. (IV)

7.

Explain and demonstrate procedures for safe handling of the 37mm gas gun. (V)

8.

Use proper nomenclature to describe the procedures used in handling firearms. (II-V)

9.

Identify and use range safety rules and commands. (VI)

10.

Describe common errors made when firing weapons. (VI)

11.

Identify the major chemical agents authorized for correctional institution use. (VII)

12.

Identify the universal color codes assigned to the various chemical agents. (VII)

13.

Explain the various delivery methods available to disseminate chemical agents. (VII)

14.

Describe the uses for chemical agents. (VII)

15.

Explain the first aid procedures/treatment of victims of chemical agents. (VII)

16.

Demonstrate proper target identification and discrimination. (VIII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

LET166  1997 Summer I – 2010 Summer I

Correction Officers Safety and Weapons Training

I. Use of Force

A. Policy

B. Authorized Weapons

1. Service Revolver

2. Service Rifle

3. Service Shotgun

4. 37mm Gas Gun

II. Service Revolver

A. Nomenclature

1. Barrel

2. Cylinder

3. Grip

4. Cylinder Release

5. Ejector Rod

6. Top Strap

7. Front Sight

8. Rear Sight

9. Hammer

10. Trigger

11. Trigger Guard

12. Safety - None

13. Back Strap

14. Star

15. Speedloader

B. Handling

1. Loading

2. Unloading

3. Drawing

4. Passing

5. Holstering

C. Speedloader

D. Firing Procedures

1. Grip

2. Stance

3. Sight Alignment

4. Sight Picture

5. Breath Control

6. Trigger Squeeze

III. Service Rifle

A. Nomenclature

1. Buttplate

2. Stock

3. Rear Sight

4. Front Sight

5. Bold Lock Plunger

6. Charging Handle

7. Trigger Guard

8. Safety Button

9. Magazine Release Button

10. Fore End - Fore Stock

11. Barrel

12. Hand Guard

13. Sling

14. Magazine Loading Port

15. Magazine

16. Extraction Port

17. Bolt

B. Handling

1. Loading

2. Unloading

3. Carrying

4. Passing

C. Firing Procedures

1. Supported Positions

2. Unsupported Positions

3. Grip

4. Sight Alignment

5. Sight Picture

6. Breath Control

7. Trigger Squeeze

IV. Service Shotgun

A. Nomenclature

1. Stock

2. Safety Button

3. Trigger

4. Trigger Guard

5. Slide Action Release Button

6. Tube Magazine

7. Pump Action

8. Ejection Port

9. Loading Port

10. Barrel

11. Buttplate

12. Spoon

B. Handling

1. Loading

2. Unloading

3. Passing

4. Carrying

C. Firing Procedures

1. Grip

2. Stance

3. Sight Alignment

4. Sight Picture

5. Breath Control

6. Trigger Squeeze

V. 37mm Gas Gun

A. Nomenclature

1. Barrel

2. Chamber

3. Stock/Grip

4. Breech Release

5. Buttplate

6. Stock

7. Front Sight

8. Rear Sight

9. Hammer

10. Trigger

11. Trigger Guard

12. Safety - None

13. Back Strap

B. Components

1. Projectiles

2. Cartridges

3. Uses

C. Handling

1. Loading

2. Unloading

3. Carrying

4. Passing

5. Firing

VI. Range Safety

A. Rules

B. Rangemaster

1. Supervision

2. Responsibility

C. Range Safety Officers

1. Responsibility

2. Duties

D. Shooter Coaches

1. Responsibility

2. Limitations

E. Targets

1. Identification

2. Discrimination

3. Scoring

F. Firing Errors

1. Heeling

2. Riding

3. Recoils

4. Thumbing

5. Trigger Jerking

6. Inconsistency

7. Calling Shots

G. Golden Rule of Firearms Safety

VII. Chemical Agents

A. Identification

1. Orthochlorbenzalmalononitrite (CS)

2. Capsicum

3. Smoke (HC)

4. Chloracetophenone (CN)

B. Universal Color Codes

1. Blue for CS

2. Red for CN

3. Yellow for HC

C. Delivery Methods

1. Projectiles

2. Grenades

3. Aerosols

4. Muzzle Blast Projectiles

5. Foggers

D. Uses

1. Riot Control

2. Mob Dispersion

3. Breach Barricades

4. Subdue Violent Individuals

5. Personal Protection

E. First Aid Procedures

1. Remove from Area

2. Keep Calm

3. Face into Wind

4. Eyes Open

5. Flood Affected Areas

6. Breathe Normally

VIII. Discretionary Shooting

A. Firearms Training System (FATS)

1. If to Shoot

2. Where it Shoot

3. How to Shoot

B. Judgment and Response

1. Speed

2. Accuracy

3. Correctness of Response

C. Verbal Commands

D. Safety Procedures

E. Reports