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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
AJ 354 | Title:
PC 832 FIREARMS |
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Full Title:
PC 832 Firearms |
Last Reviewed:9/12/2022 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | .50 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 1 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 |
Minimum | .50 | Lab Scheduled | 21.00 | 1 min. | Lab Scheduled | 21.00 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 24.00 | | Contact Total | 24.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 6.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 30.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:
P/NP Only
Repeatability:
21 - Legally Mandated Repetition
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course fulfills the requirements of Section 832 of the California Penal Code (PC) as mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for agencies authorizing the use of firearms. Students will be introduced to firearms topics including care and maintenance, function, safety, shooting positions, and fundamentals. Successful completion of a POST accuracy test is required for course completion.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
A criminal history check is required by state law (13511.5 Penal Code) for non-public safety agency personnel.
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course fulfills the requirements of Section 832 of the California Penal Code (PC) as mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for agencies authorizing the use of firearms. Students will be introduced to firearms topics including care and maintenance, function, safety, shooting positions, and fundamentals. Successful completion of a POST accuracy test is required for course completion.
(P/NP Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:A criminal history check is required by state law (13511.5 Penal Code) for non-public safety agency personnel.
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:21 - Legally Mandated Repetition
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe and perform all procedures for the safe handling of all firearms while on and off duty.
2. Demonstrate the workings, capabilities, and limitations of firearms and ammunition in order to operate a firearm safely and effectively.
3. Demonstrate and perform the fundamental skills of firing firearms to be effective and reactive in precision situations during live fire exercises.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. State the fundamental rules of firearms safety and explain safety guidelines to be followed at a firing range.
2. Describe the basic information about a semiautomatic pistol and magazine.
3. Describe the basic information about a revolver.
4. Apply the proper steps for drawing and holstering a firearm.
5. Demonstrate essential elements to accurately shoot a firearm.
6. Describe conditions and physiological responses an officer may experience when in a combat situation.
Topics and Scope
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I. Four Fundamental Rules of Firearms Safety
II. Safety Precautions for Proper Storage of a Firearm
A. PC 12035(d)(1) criminal storage of a firearm is a felony
B. PC 12034(d)(2) storage of a firearm is a misdemeanor
III. Basic Information about Semiautomatic Pistols and Magazines
IV. Basic Information about Revolvers
V. Guidelines for Safe Handling of Ammunition
VI. Proper Steps for Drawing and Holstering
VII. Essential Elements Required to Accurately Shoot a Firearm
VIII. Conditions an Officer May Face in a Combat Situation
IX. Physiological Responses an Officer May Experience under the Stress of a Combat Situation
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.
Assignments:
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1. Students read 5-6 hours of material before attending class
2. Small group learning activity (1-2)
3. POST firearms accuracy exercise test (1)
4. Must meet POST and Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) attendance regulations
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
None | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 5 - 10% |
Small group learning activity (1-2) | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 40 - 55% |
Firearms accuracy exercise test | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 0 - 0% |
None | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 40 - 50% |
Must meet POST & STC attendance and participation regulations | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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