Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Training Academy Firearms Familiarization

Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Training Academy Firearms Familiarization and Safety Training

Firearms Safety � Four cardinal rules of firearms safety ◦ Treat ALL firearms as if they were loaded ◦ Never point a firearm at anyone or anything that is not an intended target ◦ Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until on target ◦ Know your target and what is beyond your target

Firearms Safety There is no room for “Accidents” when handling firearms!!! What is the #1 range safety rule ? SAFETY !!!!!

Firearms Safety Rules � Number one safety is individual handling � Point muzzle in safe direction � Never point at anyone w/out justification � Always inspect firearm status when picking up � Carry and transport safely � DO NOT PLAY WITH FIREARM � Inspect for obstruction � Secure when not in use

Firearms Safety Rules � Use correct ammunition � Inspect ammo for defects � Unload when not in use � Inspect safety devices � Eye and ear protection � Repairs and alterations done by gunsmith � Understand characteristics / handling of firearm

General Range Rules � Obey all commands IMMEDIATELY ! � Never point firearm above eye level � Point firearm downrange when (un)loading � Only load when told to do so � “CEASE FIRE” � Loaded firearm pointed downrange � Only handles firearm at direct of instructor � NO TALKING on firing line � Only move downrange when instructed � Finger only in trigger guard when intending to pull trigger ( balance, startle, etc. )

BREAK TIME !!!

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ Frame

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ Frame ◦ Barrel

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ Frame ◦ Barrel ◦ Slide

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ ◦ Frame Barrel Slide Trigger

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ ◦ ◦ Frame Barrel Slide Trigger safety

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Frame Barrel Slide Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Frame Barrel Slide Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Frame Barrel Slide Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine Grip

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Frame Barrel Slide Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine Grip Slide stop/release

Glock 19 � Semi-Automatic ◦ ◦ ◦ Frame Barrel Slide Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine Grip Slide stop/release Sights (front/rear)

Marksmenship � Fundamentals ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Grip Stance Sight Alignment Trigger Squeeze/Control Sight Picture Breathing Follow Through � Sight alignment and trigger control are the two most import fundamentals when shooting a handgun

Ammunition � 9 mm ◦ Bullet/Projectile

Ammunition � 9 mm ◦ Bullet/Projectile ◦ Cartridge case

Ammunition � 9 mm ◦ Bullet/Projectile ◦ Cartridge case ◦ Gun powder

Ammunition � 9 mm ◦ ◦ Bullet/Projectile Cartridge case Gun powder Primer

Make a semi-auto safe � Point muzzle in safe direction � Remove magazine � Rack slide several times � Lock slide to rear � Visually and physically check the weapon for any rounds of ammunition

Malfunctions � Semi-Auto Handgun ◦ F – E – F –E �Fail to to FEED EJECT FIRE EXTRACT � Ammunition ◦ Misfire ◦ Hangfire ◦ Squibload