Day 1 Flashcards
Safety rule 2?
Always Point the muzzle in a safe direction. A safe direction is one, that should an unintentional discharge occur, no human injury and minor property damage will result.
Safety rule 3?
Keep finger off the trigger, out of the trigger guard and high along the slide until on target and a conscious decision has been made to fire
Safety rule 4?
Positively identify the target and be aware or what is between, behind, and beside the target
A cartridge is known as a? What parts make up this cartridge?
Round of ammunition or simply a round. Bullet/projectile Casting (rim and mouth) Primer Powder charge
What does cps use for street ammunition?
40 caliber s and w cartridge
Sped gold dot
180 grain hollow point
Street ammo velocity?
1050 fps
Street ammo energy?
390 ft/lbs
Street ammo penetration in gelatin?
12-14 inches
Street ammo expansion?
.85 inch
What model is our firearm?
Glock model 22
Points worth noting about the block 22
Semi auto
Safe action. No external safeties
15 round mags
Night sights with tritium
Crim code section 25
Use of force authority
From code sec 26?
Excessive force accountability
Section 27 crim code?
Preventing offences
Section 34 crim code?
Self defence
What does idol stand for?
In defence of life
Cps policy for firearms?
Section 2.C.8 - a firearm will only be fired:
In a life threatening situation
To destroy and injured or dangerous animal
During training or qualification
In less lethal or speciality munitions by tactical or public safety units
Policy prohibitions?
A police officer will not fire warning shots
Moving vehicles and firing?
Only in exigent circumstances
Liability general rules?
Always identify yourself when tactically sound
Always act as if you are being video taped.
Learn how to articulate your actions
Make lots of notes afterwards
Courts are critical of actions leading up to shooting most of the time
We have excellent training. Follow it.
Keep track of your training.
Follow idol
Safety rule 1?
Treat all firearms as loaded
