NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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CRMJ 1700 - Firearms I


This introduction to modern firearms examines the moral and legal aspects of the practical use of firearms in the criminal justice field. Students are taught firearms safety, range safety, proper handling techniques, loading and shooting techniques as well as firearms nomenclature. The course contrasts the differences between civilian and law enforcement use of force.

Credits: 3

Comments: Students are required to pay an ammunition charge.

Minimum Student Competencies
CRMJ 1700 introduction to Firearms, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate the safe handling of common firearms used by Criminal Justice Professionals.
  2. Recite the range safety rules.
  3. Demonstrate proper stance, grip, and trigger placement.
  4. Demonstrate safe and proper loading and unloading techniques.
  5. Perform Class I and Class II malfunctions drills.
  6. Demonstrate the five step handgun presentation.
  7. Identify the various parts of police firearms (nomenclature.)
  8. Demonstrate safe and accurate shooting techniques in the standing and kneeling position.
  9. Differentiate between the laws governing civilian and law enforcement use of force.
  10. Apply correct decision-making processes in use of force scenarios.
  11. Complete the WLEA proficiency course.




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