Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Training Academy Firearms Familiarization and Safety Training

Firearms Safety Four cardinal rules of firearms safety Treat ALL firearms as if they were loaded Never point a firearm at anyone or anything that is not an intended target Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until on target Know your target and what is beyond your target

What is the #1 range safety rule ? Firearms Safety There is no room for “Accidents” when handling firearms!!! What is the #1 range safety rule ? SAFETY !!!!!

Firearms Safety Rules Number one safety is individual handling Point muzzle in safe direction Never point at anyone w/out justification Always inspect firearm status when picking up Carry and transport safely DO NOT PLAY WITH FIREARM Inspect for obstruction Secure when not in use

Firearms Safety Rules Use correct ammunition Inspect ammo for defects Unload when not in use Inspect safety devices Eye and ear protection Repairs and alterations done by gunsmith Understand characteristics / handling of firearm

General Range Rules Obey all commands IMMEDIATELY ! Never point firearm above eye level Point firearm downrange when (un)loading Only load when told to do so “CEASE FIRE” Loaded firearm pointed downrange Only handles firearm at direct of instructor NO TALKING on firing line Only move downrange when instructed Finger only in trigger guard when intending to pull trigger ( balance, startle, etc.)

BREAK TIME !!!

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine Grip

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine Grip Slide stop/release

Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Frame Barrel Slide Trigger Trigger safety Trigger guard Magazine release Magazine Grip Slide stop/release Sights (front/rear)

Marksmenship Fundamentals Grip Stance Sight Alignment Trigger Squeeze/Control Sight Picture Breathing Follow Through Sight alignment and trigger control are the two most import fundamentals when shooting a handgun

Ammunition 9mm Bullet/Projectile

Ammunition 9mm Bullet/Projectile Cartridge case

Ammunition 9mm Bullet/Projectile Cartridge case Gun powder

Ammunition 9mm Bullet/Projectile Cartridge case Gun powder Primer

Make a semi-auto safe Point muzzle in safe direction Remove magazine Rack slide several times Lock slide to rear Visually and physically check the weapon for any rounds of ammunition

Malfunctions Semi-Auto Handgun F – E – F –E Ammunition Misfire Fail to FEED Fail to EJECT Fail to FIRE Fail to EXTRACT Ammunition Misfire Hangfire Squibload