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What is a ‘Safe Direction’ for firearms?
A safe direction is one where in the event of an unauthorised discharge, only minimal property damage will occur and no human injury is likely to result.
7 Fundamentals of Shooting
- Sight
- Grip
- Sight Alignment
- Sight Picture
- Trigger Press
- Follow Through
- Breathing
Four International Firearm Safety Rules
- Treat every firearm as loaded.
- Always point the firearm in a ‘safe direction’.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you make a conscious decision to shoot.
- Identify your target and surroundings.
What are 2 things considered as a Priority 1 medical emergency?
Excited Delirium - bizarre manic behaviour caused by mental illness/drugs.
Positional Asphyxia - where there’s an increased need for oxygen and subject is unable to source enough to live.
RISC
Rapid
Intense
Specific
Compentent
Bodily vs Serious Injury
Bodily = more than just a sensation of pain
Serious = anything requiring professional medical treatment
Force Options
(types of)
- Professional Presence
- Tactical Communications
- Empty Hand Control
- Artificial Incapacitating devices (Taser/OC)
- Impact weapons
- Lethal Force
Levels of Resistance Encountered
- Psychological Intimidation
- Verbal Non-compliance
- Passive Resistance
- Defensive Physical Resistance
- Active Physical Aggression
- Aggravated Physical Aggression
Situational Tactical Options Model (STOM).
2 Centres?
5 Branches
Centre:
- Member Safety
- Assess and Reassess
5 Branches:
- Information & Intelligence
- Situational Appreciation
- Powers and Policy
- Tactical Options
- Actions & Outcomes
Three S’s for Firearm Retention
Secure
Stun
Separate
Definition of Active Armed Offender
An offender who’s actively engaged in causing death or GBH to person with other victims around.
