Private Security Phase 4—Shotgun Lesson 3: Shotgun Capabilities and Considerations

Shotgun Capabilities Advantages Need for more power Variety of shot adds versatility over handgun Disadvantage—May be inappropriate in crowd situations

Storage Considerations Safety Speed of access Ease of access to security guard Low visibility—schools Higher visibility— residential, shopping areas

Storage Methods Electric locks Quick access Accessibility to guard Location of release known only to guard Electrical system failure Operable only with ignition ON if wired into ignition Higher initial cost Key locks Accessible only to people having key Lower initial cost Access compromised during stress Inaccessible to guards without key

Storage Example

Cruiser Safe 1. Magazine—charged 2. Chamber—empty 3. Safety—ON 4. Action—closed and uncocked 5. Once secured—leave the shotgun alone!

Questions?

Acknowledgments Thanks to X for demonstrating the skills shown in this presentation, and to Randy Kirk, CIMC, for taking the photographs. This presentation must be used in conjunction with the Private Security Phase 4—Shotgun curriculum from the CIMC.