basic firearms instructor course municipal police training committee firearms advisory group
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Basic Firearms Instructor Course
Municipal Police Training CommitteeFirearms Advisory Group
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Shotgun Instructor Module
Revised April 2012
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AuthorsChief Bert DuVernay – New Braintree PD [email protected]
Off. Todd Bailey – Kingston PD [email protected]
References• MLEFIAA Firearms Instructor Development Program 2007• MCJTC Firearms Instructor Manual 2005• Mass. Sheriff’s Assn. E.T. C. Firearms Instructor Course• NRA Tactical Shotgun Course• Action Target 3 Gun Course (Shotgun)
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GOAL
• To give the prospective instructor the necessary skills to teach the function, role and limitations of the shotgun in a law enforcement situation.
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Student Performance Objectives
• Demonstrate safe and proper operation of the shotgun
• Identify the basic components of the shotgun and their function
• Demonstrate the basic shooting positions used with the shotgun
• Describe and demonstrate the proper cycling of the pump shotgun
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• Describe and demonstrate the proper cycling of the shotgun
• Describe and demonstrate mounting techniques with the shotgun
• Demonstrate proper loading reloading, downloading and unloading techniques of their shotgun
• Demonstrate proficiency by qualifying to MPTC standards
Student Performance Objects
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Firearm Safety Rules• Treat all firearms as if they are loaded –
ALWAYS• Keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction
at all times• Keep your finger off the trigger until on target
and you have made the decision to shoot• Know your target and what is beyond it
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Purpose of the Shotgun
To provide the police officer with a versatile multipurpose large bore weapon capable of safely engaging targets beyond the typical range of the service pistol.
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No!!Is the shotgun obsolete?
It is arguably the most versatile weapon in our
inventory
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Police Shotgun Munitions
• Single projectile (slug)• Multiple projectile
(buckshot)• OC• Distraction devices• Breaching
• Bird shot• Single projectile impact
munitions• Multiple projectile impact
munitions• Tear gas
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Combat Range
• Maximum combat range with 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot is
18 YARDS
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Combat Range
Pattern spread ratio –For each yard of distance, pattern spreads 1 inch.
10 inch spread at 10 yards
18 inch spread at 18 yards
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Combat Range
• The combat range of the shotgun can be extended to 80 yards and beyond with the use of SLUG rounds and rifle or ghost ring sights
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Buckshot
Patterning
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00 bk, 3 yds
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00bk, 5 yds
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00 bk, 7 yds
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00 bk, 10 yds
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00 bk, 15 yds
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00 bk, 20 yds
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00 bk, 25 yds
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Buckshot Pattern Rule of Thumb
One inch of spread for every yard of
travel
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Nomenclature
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1. Heel (of stock) 7. Front Sight 13. Loading Port2. Comb (of stock) 8. Muzzle 14. Trigger Guard3. Manual Safety 9. Magazine End Cap 15. Trigger4. Breechblock (Bolt) 10. Magazine 16. Action Release5. Ejection Port 11. Forearm 17. Pistol Grip6. Barrel 12. Action Bar(s) 18. Toe (of stock)
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Semi-automatic - recoil operatedBenelli
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H&K / Benelli
Cartridge Drop LeverThe red dot indicates the hammer is cocked
Bolt Release Button
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Cyclic Operation
•FEED •FIRE•EXTRACT•EJECT
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Cyclic Operation
•FEED •FIRE•EXTRACT•EJECT
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Cyclic Operation
•FEED •FIRE•EXTRACT•EJECT
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Cyclic Operation
•FEED •FIRE•EXTRACT•EJECT
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All Stoppages Will Fall Into One Of
These Categories!
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Fitting the Weapon
to the Shooter
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Standard stockPlaces head to far back on the stock
Support arm fully extended
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Youth or Tactical stock
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Comparison of stock lengths
STANDARD
TACTICAL
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Here Is Another Way
Adapter permits an M4 collapsible stock and pistol grip to replace the conventional stock
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The adjustable stock permits changing the length of pull tomeet the needs of smaller officers and those with body armor.
M-4 stocks are available in 4 and 6 position versions.
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Shotgun Fundamentals
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Pump Shotgun Basics
Press Back Release Forward
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Pump Shotgun Basics
Press Back Release Forward
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Pump Shotgun Basics
Press Back Release Forward
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Pump Shotgun Basics
Press Back Release Forward
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Shotgun Fundamentals
Grip, Stance, Sights&
Trigger Control
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GRIP
• Shotgun is a two handed tool• Firm hold on pistol grip and fore-end• Toe of stock in shoulder pocket• Proper stock to body contact critical
- Prevents bruising
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STANCE
• Critical to proper and efficient operation- especially with smaller officers
• Recoil (especially w/magnum loads)• Proper positioning necessary for rapid
follow up shots- Bladed stance, knees flexed- Lean into the shot
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HK StanceNote how the elbows are tucked in close to torso
Stance is less bladed
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SIGHT PICTURE
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Sights
• Rifle – use just like handgun sights
• Bead – single ball at muzzle
• Ghost Ring – rear aperture with protected blade front
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Rifle Type Sights
Front Rear
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Rifle Sights
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Raised Bead Front Sight
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Bead Front Sight
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Bead SightsCorrect Sight Picture
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Bead SightsIncorrect Sight Picture
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Ghost Ring Rear Sight
Looking forward Side View
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Ghost Ring
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Trigger Control
• Single Action trigger (Mossberg has a DA)
• Press straight back
• Be sure to release trigger after shot
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The EASIEST mounting procedure to teach the novice with
the shotgun is from the
Low Ready
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LOW READYPOSITION
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STOCK MOUNTING
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MOUNTING
Roll the shotgun up to yourline of sight.
Keep your head up
The shotgun comes up toyour eyes – not the other way
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Shotgun Carry Condition Chart
Unloaded Action Open, Chamber Empty
Condition Magazine Empty Safety "ON"
Transport Action Closed, Chamber Empty
Condition Loaded Magazine, (Admin) Safety "ON"
Tactical Action Closed, Loaded Chamber,
Condition Magazine Full Safety "ON"
Firing Action Closed, Loaded Chamber, Condition Magazine Full Safety "OFF"
FIN TG RE IR G GO EF RF
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UNLOADED
• Long term safe storage• In designated loading area, safety ON;• Confirm magazine and chamber EMPTY• Close action• Double check safety ON• Secure weapon
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Shotgun Carry Condition Chart
Unloaded Action Open, Chamber Empty
Condition Magazine Empty Safety "ON"
Transport Action Closed, Chamber Empty
Condition Loaded Magazine, (Admin) Safety "ON"
Tactical Action Closed, Loaded Chamber,
Condition Magazine Full Safety "ON"
Firing Action Closed, Loaded Chamber, Condition Magazine Full Safety "OFF"
FIN TG RE IR G GO EF RF
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TRANSPORT LOAD
• aka Administrative Mode or “Cruiser Carry”• In designated loading area, safety ON;• Confirm EMPTY, Close action• Load rounds in magazine• Double check safety ON• Secure weapon
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Shotgun Carry Condition Chart
Unloaded Action Open, Chamber Empty
Condition Magazine Empty Safety "ON"
Transport Action Closed, Chamber Empty
Condition Loaded Magazine, (Admin) Safety "ON“
Tactical Action Closed, Loaded Chamber,
Condition Magazine Full Safety "ON"
Firing Action Closed, Loaded Chamber, Condition Magazine Full Safety "OFF"
FIN TG RE IR G GO EF RF
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TACTICAL LOAD
• Make weapon ready for threat confrontation• Remove from rack, muzzle in safe direction• Depress action lock, rack action fully to rear• Release action lock, close action fully• Weapon now has round chambered and
can be fired after safety is disengaged
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Shotgun Carry Condition Chart
Unloaded Action Open, Chamber Empty
Condition Magazine Empty Safety "ON"
Transport Action Closed, Chamber Empty
Condition Loaded Magazine, (Admin) Safety "ON"
Tactical Action Closed, Loaded Chamber,
Condition Magazine Full Safety "ON"
Firing Action Closed, Loaded Chamber, Condition Magazine Full Safety "OFF"
FIN TG RE IR G GO EF RF
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FIRING MODE
• When the decision to employ deadly force has been made
• Safety OFF• Sights lined up on target• Double check what is behind target• Finger ON trigger when on target• Fire if necessary
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TACTICAL RELOAD
• To replace rounds expended in gunfight “Replace what you shot” “Top Off”
• Finger OFF trigger• Performed with support hand• Best performed behind cover• Stay focused on threat, not on reload
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TACTICAL RELOAD
Replace what you shoot!
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EMERGENCY RELOAD
• aka “Combat Reload or Combat Load”• Performed when shotgun is shot dry• Action is left open, depress muzzle• Support hand drops 1 round into ejection
port• Close action and fire if necessary• Finish reloading by Topping Off
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EMERGENCY RELOAD
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EMERGENCY RELOAD 2
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ADMINISTRATIVE DOWNLOADPump Shotguns
• Safe direction, safety ON, clear of bystanders• With off hand over ejection port, open action• Catch and pocket round as it ejects• Roll shotgun to dump next round into hand• Pocket round and check for empty chamber• Close action• Reload the 2 rounds into the magazine
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ADMINISTRATIVE DOWNLOADBenelli Semi-Auto Shotguns
• Safe direction, safety ON, clear of bystanders• Pull bolt handle to rear• Pick round off extractor• Close action• Reload the round into the magazine
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ADMINISTRATIVE DOWNLOADRemington Semi-Auto Shotguns
• Safe direction, safety ON, clear of bystanders• Pull bolt handle to rear• Pick round off extractor• Close action• Reload the round into the magazine
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UNLOADING PROCEDURE
• To completely empty the shotgun• Safe direction, safety ON• Perform all steps in Download except
reloading back to magazine• Manipulate shell latches to release rounds in
magazine one at a time• Double check for empty chamber• Visually confirm empty chamber & magazine
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Double Check - Chamber Is EMPTY
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Key
Accessorie
s
• Sling
• Spare Ammo
• Light
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QUESTIONS?