Firearms Flashcards
When to do a safety precaution procedures: When and how
VERBATIM
- At the beginning and end of every weapon lesson and range practice
- At the completion of operational duty, prior to storing the firearm in an equipment room or safe
- Before handling, stripping or cleaning a weapon
- Whenever the weapon is picked up or received from another person
- Whenever there is doubt that the weapon is clear
When do you use a firearm?
VERBATIM
A member may only use a firearm, which includes sighting or levelling it:
- When they believe on reasonable grounds it is necessary to protect life or prevent serious injury and they are satisfied no other means are available; or
- To lawfully destroy animals
Why do you get a firearm?
A member or community constable is issued a firearm to –
- Effectively protect human life, and
- Lawfully destroy animals
Define a Firearm Incident
- A person other than a member or community constable takes up, carries, or possesses a firearm, indicating an intention or disposition to use it against anyone including themselves.
- A member or community constable draws or takes up a firearm in anticipation of using it offensively or defensively.
Firearm categories
Category A
A shot is discharged and death (including death by suicide) or a personal injury results.
Category B
A shot is discharged but there is no death or personal injury.
Category C
No shot is discharged
Five major firearm components
- Slide
- Recoil Spring Assembly
- Barrel
- Frame
- Magazine
Why do we scan the room?
Get out of tunnel vision
Check for further threats
What other tac options are available other than firearms
ECD, O/C Spray, Baton, Tactical communication ect
Firearm features
Loaded chamber indicator
Ambidextrous external safety
Magazine disconnect lever
Passive trigger safety
Sear deactivation lever
Striker block (drop) safety
What do you do for a phase one blockage (it will be questioned more formally)
Tap – Rack – Ready
What do you do for phase two blockage?
Tap – Rack – Ready (optional to put this first)
Rip – Work - Reload – Ready
When scanning for a room, what position are you in?
Position four: Safety on, thumb above safety, index on slide
How many rounds in an operational magazine?
13
Can training rounds be used for operational use?
no
Who do you report a fire incident to?
A member must report any firearm incident they are involved in, regardless of whether a shot is discharged, to an Officer of Police responsible for the area in which the incident occurs.
