ML20214N925

Requests Shotgun Qualification Program & Comments & Suggestions on Hip Firing Technique

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Issue date:	11/27/1985
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NOV 2 71985 Texas Department of Public Safety P.O. Box 4087 Austin, TX 78773 Gentlemen:

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff is currently reviewing weapons I

' ualification requirements for the nuclear power industry relative to the use q

of the shotgun. Of particular interest is the need to continue the hip fire technique in our program, a copy of which is enclosed for your information.

We would appreciate a copy of your shotgun qualification program and any comments or suggestions on this particular firing technique.

Responses should be sent to:

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l DPS PRACTICAL SHOTGUN COURSE FOR QUALIFICATION 5 Rounds Buckshot - 5 Rifled Slugs 5 Army Bobber Targets or 5 B-27 Silhouette Targets.

STAGE NO.1 The five targets shall be placed in a straight line parallel'to the firing line and spaced at least four feet apart, thus eliminating the possibility of hitting two targets with one shot.

Load 5 rounds Buckshot and fire from the shoulder 25 YARDS:

at*the target or targets called.

10 points for each target hit.

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Possible - 50 points.

STAGE NO. 2 1 B-27 Silhouette Target.

Load 5 Rifled Slugs and fire from the shoulder. Fire 50 YARDS:

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10 points for each hit on the target.

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Possible - 50 points.

AGGREGATE: 100 points q.

u QUALIFICATION: 60 points

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December 12, 1985 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 ATTN: Robert B. Manili Mail Stop 881-SS Sear Mr. Manili:

I have received your letter in which you requested informatio'n regarding shotgun training.

I have enciesed a copy of a lesson plan covering the use of shotguns.

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training. If you should have any questions regarding this information, l

please do not hesitate to contact us at 212-885-2500.

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8 PROGRAli NOTES SHOTGUN FIRING POSITIONS In many instances the officer assumes that firing a weapon at the scene of a police action is a matter' of necessity rather than choice.

The officer should survey the scene if time nermits and select e covered cosition if such is available, i

STANCE - Stco forward with the week side foot'to-wards the target and flex the knee.

Lean forward slightly from the waist into the shotgun.

The' body Dosition simulater a boxer's defensive stance..

The butt of the shotgun must be brought up and held i

i firmly in against the hollow recess of the shoulder.

Do not normit the butt to slide out onto'the -

shoulder or down onto the biceps muscle of the arm.

Keen the neck erect but in a natural cosition. DO NOT bring the cheek down onto the comb of the j

stock, or bond the head forward, bu.t rather, bring the stock un to the cheek where it can be rested.

without strein.

From this Dosition little, if any, discomfort should be experienced.

All that should be felt is a uushing motion against the shoulder which will be absorbed by the shooter's body.

Ammunition used by police agencies does not pro-duce 116ht recoil in the shotEun.

Some officers, who have been subjected to the recoil and exper-ienced discomfort have developed a definite dis-j like for the shotgun.

Many shooters 'will tighten un their muscles, push the Eun out of the shoulder cocket and flinch to counteract the recoil.

Sometimes these poor habits may be' eliminated by having the student fire a weapen which he. believes l

loaded, but which in fact is not.

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sudden, erratic movement of the muzzle'wil1Jesuse him to recognize these movemente as being in antic-ination of the shot going off.

Again, if'the shot-run is mounted correctly to the shoulder, and the head is held correctly, there should be little.

reason to connlain of discomfort in firing.,

TRIGGER MANIPULATION - Police officers are.indoc-l trinated with the technique of "sa.ueeze" in sin-7 gle action revolver instruction until the weapon discherges as a comolete surpriso.. In the : firing

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wrapping the fingers of the weak hand around the barrel (s) and tucking the stock securel'y l

under the strong arm elbow below the armpit.

Use the sane foot position as described before, but assume a core pronounced crouch.

The chot-gun must be held as rigid as possible with the strong hand forearn parallel to the ground and i

locked at the elbow.

The stock nust be tightly held in ascinst the shooter's side.

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When shooting from the hip cany officer 0'have a tendency to shoot high into the body of the sil-houtte or over the target because the barrel is i

not Darallel to the ground.

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ing. feels he must make a correction by canting the muzzle upwards.

The student imagines he is lower than his target and cust noint en an in-cline to score a hit.

This is the major cause of inaccurate hip chooting.

The muzzle must be kept down, even to the coint where the shooter may feel it is.>Ucinted too low for a hit.

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AIMING The shotgun should be brouFht un to the shoulder for firing and not fired from the hip except in close range surorise situstions when time will not permit shoulder neunting of the weapon.

When the shotgun is brought un to the shoulder, the bee.d counted on the barrel rib (Stevens H-311) should be used as a reference marker for the tar-get. Aim the shotgun by sighting clong'the bar-rel rib nnd ulacinF the bead where the shot pat-tern or the rifled slug is intended to strike.

When using rifled slugs, all the urincioles'of r!rle shooting should be edhered to es closely es possible.

The shotgun must be precisely aimed and the trigger SQUEEZED.

MOVING TARGETS The ability to strike e noving te.rget that 'is running directly toward or awey from the shoot-er does not require any instructions other -than those the of ficer hes elreedy received during revolver instruct 3cn.

Developing the nbility.of striking a terpet moving obliquely or laterally

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Robert B. Manili

Dear Chief NcCorkle:

In response to your request, the enclosed information is provided describing the Los Angeles Police Department's Shotgun Qualification Course, the Tactical Shotgun Course and training information regarding shotgun safety.

In reference'to your' inquiry regarding 'the hip position firing technique, the./ Department does. train all personnel to be. familiar with~this position.

It is considered a covering position.

The shoulder position, utilizing the weapon's sights, is the primary shooting position.

The shoulder position is considered significantly more accurate.

During the Tactical Shotgun Course, 3y all eight shots are fired from the7 shoulder position.

Of the ten rounds fired during the.Sh' tguri? Qualification Course, four are fired

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SHOTGUN QUALIFICATION COURSE 12/85 RANGE OFFICER INSTRUCTION At the beginning of each relay, range officers will demonstrate the five point safety check and observe the degree of proficiency, exhibited by officers as they proceed in practical application of the safety check.

LOADING AND UNLOADING PROCEDURE Remain at the 7 yard position with action open, safety on, muzzie up.

The following exercise is to familiarize you with the correct loading and unloading procedures which shall be used in all handling of Department shotguns.

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Visually and by feeling with the index finger check to be sure that there are no shells in the chamber or magazine.

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Be certain that the safety is on, close the action, and load four dummy rounds into the magazine.

The gun is now loaded in the precise manner that is'to be loaded before being placed into the shotgun rack in the vehicle.

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Simulating a situation requiring insertion of a shell into the chamber but not for immediate firing, hold the muzzle up and pump the action to load the chamber.

The action release must always be used to chamber a shell if the gun has been loaded properly (safety on, action closed) for storage in a vehicle.

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You should now have a round in the chamber and three rounds in the magazine.

Assume that the emergency has passed and the gun is to be unloaded prior to reloading and placement,

in the vehicle.

Be sure the safety is on.

Remove all three shells from the magazine by depressing the cartridge stop.

After removal of the rhells from the magazine use the action release to partially open the action.

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Check visually and by feeling with the.index finger togmake sure that both the magazine and chamber are emptyc J.In~a field situation the gun would now y

be ready to be reloaded.

When the shotgun is stored in the vehicle, it is placed in a gun rack cocked, action closed,

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Action open.

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Point the-barrel down range.

Close the action.

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Load four rounds.

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Slow fire.

From the shoulder position fire two rounds into each target.

Fire at will.

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Action open.

Safety on.

Muzzle up.

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Move to the 7 yard position.

7 Yard Position 1.

Point the barrel down range.

Close the action.

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Load two rounds.

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Slow fire.

From the hip position fire one round into each target.

Fire at will.

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Action open.

Safety on.

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Point the barrel down range.

Close the action.

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Load four rounds.

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Four rounds in six seconds two rounds from the hip position and two rounds from the shoulder position.

Action open.I, Safety on.

Muzzle up.

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Visually and'by feeling with the index finger check the chamber and magazine to be certain that the gun is empty.

10. Return shotguns to the rack with the safety on and the action open.;

11. Pick up all empty shells and place them into the cans provided.

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. SUPERINT ENoENT December 12' 1985

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S' ^ 'WCE CORREClaoNAL SERvlCES Mr. Robert B. Manili U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C.

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Dear Mr. Manili:

I have enclosed a copy of our current shotgun training course. Agency personnel of the rank sergeant and below fire the course twice each year and must obtain a score of 70%.

As you will note, our course calls for hip shooting at seven yards. We feel this is a reasonable dtstance for quick firing without sights. At greater distances, we feel the shooter should take time to shoulder the weapon and obtain greater accuracy. We believe the hip position should jiet-be used in two circumstances:

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when the shooter does not have time to shoulder the weapon; and, 2.

if he is too near the suspect and must keep the weapon back to assure weapon retention.

If I can be of further assistance in this or other matters of mutual concern, please contact my office.

Sincerely, e M Murph rgeant Agency Firearms In uctor Maryland State Police 1

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20223 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR December 12, 1985 Mr. George W. McCorkle, Chief U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safeguards Reactor & Transportation Licensing Branch Division Of Safeguards Office Of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards Washington, D.C.

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Dear Mr. McCorkle:

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Reference is made to your letter dated November 27, 1985, wherein you requested information concerning this Service's Shotgun Qualification Program.

I am attaching some basic information concerning our shotgun program.

Extensive training in the shotgun as well as handgun and submachine gun is available through attendance in this Service's Firearms Instructor Training Course (F.I.T.C.).

This two week course is held periodically throughout the year at our training facility at Beltsville, Maryland.

If you desire further information lea e contact SAIC Richard T. Race or Special Agent Bruce R. Duk, of.

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'i Standard Commands for Shotgun Course The following commands will he given when conducting the shotgun course.

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"In the proper manner load four (4) rounds into the niagazine."

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" Remember the fifth (5) round is loaded directly into the open ejection port and is fired."

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"Is the line loaded?"

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"The line is loaded."

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" Bring your weapor to your shoulder /or assume a proper hip level posit' ion."

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" Work your action."

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"Three (3) seconds later sound horn, whistle, turn targets or voice command," Fire" "

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After appropriate time, sound horn, whistle, or turn targets or plus voice command," Cease fire."

10. "Has everyone completed th'eir five (5) rounds?"

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12. " Place weapons on sofe."

Instructors Check Weapons.

Declare the Line Safe.

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Number of Rour ds:

Five (5)Rified Slugs 4.

Position:

Five (5) rounds kneeling 5.

Procedure:

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into magazine. Shooter assumes kneeling positiori. After ejectir.g fcurth (4th) empty round. shooter loads fifth (StF,) round directly into the open ejection port. slides fore-end forward to load round and lock action, fires I

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Distance:

25 Yards 3.

Number of Rounds:

Five (5) #XM257 (#4) Buck 4.

Position:

Star. ding (from shoulder) 5.

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On command. shoo erloads four (4) rounds.On command. shooter ftres five (5) rounds, loading fifth (5th) round as described in Position No.1, at the same target. After firing fifth (5th) round, ejects empty round and cle.ars weapon.

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Distance:

50 Yards 3.

Number of Rounds:

Five (5) Rifled Slugs 4.

Position:

Five (5) rounds standing (from the shoulder) j 5.

Procedure:

On command, shooter loads four (4) into magazine.

On command, shooter fires five (5) rounds, loading in the manner described in Position No.1. After firing fifth (5th) round, ejects empty round and I,

clears weapon.

Position No.4 1.

Weapon:

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Distance:

15 Yards 3.

Number of Rounds:

Fifteen (15)XM257 (#4) Buck 4.

Position:

Standing - shoulder level and hip level 5.

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100 yards. 50 yards,25 yards. and 15 yards. If a 100 yard range is not available, the firing from that position may be accomplished at 50 yards.

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First Stage:

On command, shooter loads four (4) rounds, with weapon at shoulder level and the stock extended.

On command, shooter fires five (5) rounds,(loading fifth (5th) round as described in Position No.1) at the same target.

Second Stage:

Repeat First (Ist) Stage as above, with the weapon at hip level and the stock extended.

Third Stage:

Repeat First (1st) Stage as above, with the weapon at hip level and the stock folded. After firing fifth (5th) round, eject empty round and clear weapon c

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RUE R TC December 5, 1985 Mr. Robert B. Manili U.S. Nuclear Regula tory Comiss ion Washington, D.C.

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Dear Mr. Maniii:

Regarding your recent letter dated 11-27-85, requesting our shctgun course of fire, we are pleased to provide this inform-a t ion a long-wi th some addi t iona l l'1terature which your training staf f might find of interest.

As you know, the Firearms Division at FLETC utilizes the Remington 870, therefore, this enclosed in forma t ion wi l l only address that particular weapon.

If your staff is considering other alternatives a short shotgun could be a solution.

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...<. - ; s Service is now employing a modi fied short shotgun for members of their strike teams.

Your letter indicated that a copy of you hip level technique was included, however none was enclosed.

If we can be of any further assistance, please address future correspondence to: FLETC, Attention: Firearms Divis ion, G!ynco, Georgia, 31524.

Sincerely, Leonard Ross Chief Firearms Division i

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FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER LESSON PLAN i

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SHOTGUN COURSE COURSE NUMBER:

606 PROGRAM:

BASIC TIME:

2 Hr, LECTURE:

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Date Deputy Assistant Director (OPM)

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Terminal Performance Objectives (TPO)

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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency with the police riot shotgun by:

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Firing a minimum of 70%; and b.

Observing all safety rules related to range firing.

i' Interim Performance Objectives (IPO) 1.

In order to successfully achieve the requiremen.ts of the Terminal Performance Objectives, the student must first be able to:

a.

Identify the external operating parts of the police riot shotgun.

b.

Demonstrate safe handling and proper positions utilized in firing the Shotgun Course.

c.

Demonstrate safe and proper loading and unloading techniques.

METHODOLOGY:

The shotgun training conducted by FLETC's Firearms Specialties Branch is accomplished by using both lecture and hands-on classroom training. The purpose of this l

exercise is to find the strengths and weaknesses of each i

individual before going out on'the range for actual firing.

If time permits, a film is shown presenting thorough and concise shotgun techniques applicable to realistic situations.

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REFERENCES:

1.

Instructor a.

Notes compiled from FLETC Firearms Instructors Conference b.

FLETC T-37 and T-408 Manuals

,.c.

Survival Shooting Techniques by Adams and Remsberts

2. ' Student a.

Handout TRAINING AIDS /

1.

Instructor EQUIPMENT:

a.

Shotgun (Remington 870 Pump)

. b.

Proper ammuniti6n (#9 skeet, f4 buck, rifled slug) 2.

Ear and eye protection t - d.

. Targets and Range (NPPC) e.

Classroom f.

Projector and film (Shotgun Second Weapon)

. og.- Ammunition " Shadow Boy" of various shotgun rounds 2.

Student O

a.

Remington 870 Pump j

b.

Eye and ear protection

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Ammunit. ion 1

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1) 5 rounds #9 skeet

2) 15 rounds #4 buck

3) 10 rounds rifled slug

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Student Assignments P.D't.PXS :

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Read handout 2.

Special Requirements a.,

Outdoor, Range #1, 3 or 4 3.

Eva.luati.ons tai. Observation and evaluation of the student's i

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.i870 shotgun in loading and firing exercises.

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10 rounds of rif1'ed slug fired from 25 yards at the NFPC target. Score of 70%.

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-INTRODUCTION 1.

Students, the shotgun is probably the best friend law enforcement ever had. It is a triple threat weapon.

It can be used as a rifle, ' shot-gun, and tear gas gun.

These advantages are not available in any other police weapon.

2.

As a rifle at 50 yards, it is capable of pene-trating a metal apartment door, the rear trunk of a car, or cement building blocks.

3.

As a shotgun there are a variety of different-size. shot loads that can be selected for the needs of the particular situation.

Even bounce shooting is possible and practical.

4.

As a gas gun iq is capable of projecting tear gas grenades 50,to 75 yards. With a special tear gas grenade launcher on the barrel and a special round to project the grenade, the shotgun can be made to deliver CN, CS or smoke grenades in the matter of just a few seconds.

B.

PRESENTATION 1.

LOADING / UNLOADING / CARRYING THE WEAPON a.

The loading of the weapon will be done in the proper inanner as instructed during orientation.

b.

The unloading of the weapon will be done in i

the manner instructed in the classroom.

c.

The carrying of the weapon will be done in a safe manner as taught in the classroom.

2.

COURSE OF FIRE a.

Stage one (25 Yards) - Standing shoulder, five rounds of #9 skeet.

b.

Stage Two (25 Yards) - Standing shoulder, five rounds rifled slug.

c.

Stage Three (25 Yards) - Kneeling position.

five rounds ofrifled slug.

d.

Stage Four (25 Yards) - Standing shoulder, five rounds of #4 buckshot.

C e.

Stage Five (15 Yards) - High hip level, strong side, five rounds of #4 buckshot.

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Stage Six (15 yards) - Hip Level, weak side,

five rounds of #4 buctshot.

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3., NOMENCLATURE a.

Barrel i

1) 20-inch (18-inch and 21-inch with bead sight).

2) Rifle sights for effectively shooting slugs at a distance.

'b.,Recei'er v

1) Loa' ding and ejection port t

2) Bolt

3) Trigger assembly a) trigger guard b) trigger i

'c) cross bolt safety d) action bar lock i

4) Magazine loading port

5) Magazine cap t

6) Fore-end-i

7) Nhgazine tube

8) Action bars i

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POSITIONS i

i S'tanding Shoulder a.

1) Shoulders and hips parallel to target.

2) Feet shoulder width apart.

3) ' Firm grip.on pistol grip and forearm.

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4) Bring shotgun to cheek.

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5) Bring shotgun back firmly against shoulder.

6) Toe of stock in the pocket of the shoulder.

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7) Step forward with weakside leg bent slightly at the knee.

8) Trailing leg should be straight.

9) The important thing is to have the shoulders and hips at a 90' angle to the stock to accept recoil.

b.

Hip Level

1) Body should be squarely facing target.

2) Weapon is firmly grabbed by the pistol grip and fore-arm.

3) The shotgun is brought higher than vaist level as not to. interfere with sidearm in holster.

4) The stock of the weapon should be held g

ti htly ag,ainst the forearm and be F

parallel w'ith it.

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5) Step forward with weakside leg.

6) Thrust the weapon forward toward the target as you fire. It's as if you were trying to touch the subject.

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Kneeling

1) Body squarely facing target.

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2) Drop to kneeling position, but careful l

as not to twist body sideways.

3) Cheek and shoulder weapon, lean forward.

4) You may use support by placing elbow i

in front of the knee or non-supported i

elbow position.

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LOADING PROCEDURES

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a.

One step at a time and on command only.

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Eyes and ears on.

c.

Pick up shotgun and inspect chamber, d.

IN THE PROPER MANNER.

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1) Bring the shotgun to standing shoulder i

position.

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2) Close the action and pull trigger.

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3) Bring the shotgun to hip level.

4) Turn the shotgun over, place the weak hand thumb against the rear edge of the fore.end and insert four rounds into the magazine tube.

5) Keeping both hands on.the shotgun and the muzzle pointed down range, turn the shotFun over.

6) Wait for further commands.

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MAIN'TdPICS TEACHING POINTS NOTES 6.

UNLOADING a.

Single Round 1)

Press action bar release.

2)

Pull action slowly to the rear.

3) Cup right hand over loading and ejec-tion port and catch round.

b.

More than Two Rounds 1)

Repeat aforementioned steps for sin-gle round.

2)

Remove next round that is on the carrier by turning the ejection port toward the> floor.

~ 3) Leave the action open, push carrier up, repress shell stop and remove one round at a time.

4 7.' ANMUNITION DEMONSTRATION i

a.

If time is available, instructor's dis-cretion.

b.

One gallon water jug with a slug at 25 yards.

,* c.

Cinder block with a slug at'25 yards.

d.

Bounce shooting - concrete and dirt.

e.

Four targets - one round of 44 buckshot t'-

at each from 7,15, 25 and 50 yards.

Students can inspect patterns.

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SCORING i.a.

A minimum of 70% is needed to qualify.

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- b.

Hits with the rifled slug only will be l

counted..

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c.

The target scoring system of 10 or 5 points per shot will be used.

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SUMMARY

1.

NOMENCLATURE 2.

POSITIONS a.

Standing Shoulder b.

Kneeling c.-

Hip Level 3.

LOADING 4.

UNLOADING.

5.

SAFETY 1

6.

SCORING i

D.

RANCE COMMANDS 1.

25 Yard Line a.

" Shooters" - move to your firing points, C

lay your shotgun down - muzzle pointed towards the targets - ejection port up-action open.

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" Shooters" - move to the rear and get five rounds of #9 skeet and put them in g

your strong side rear pocket and return to t

your firing point.

" Shooters" - from this point on no, one c.

will move from the position of toes up to the yellow line. Raise your weak hand if you have a problem or question.

i d.

" Shooters" - one step at a time and at my command.

e.

" Shooters" - Eyes and ears on.

4 f.

" Shooters" - pick up your shotgun and inspect the chamber to be sure it is unloaded.

g.

" Shooters" - J,N_ THE PROPER MANNER

1) Bring the shotgun to the standing shoulder position.

2) Close the action and pull the trigger.

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3) Bring the shotgun to hip level.

4) Turn the shntgun over, place the weak t

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hand thumb against the rear edge of the

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5) Keeping both hands on the shotgun and the muzzle pointed down range, turn the shotgun over, b.

" Shooters" - you will fire five rounds -

the four in the shotgun and the fif th Icaded through the ejection port.

Iji the Line Loaded?

i The Line jtji Loaded and Ready.

i. " Shooters" - bring the shotgun to the standinF shoulder position and when your target faces commence firing.

2.

25 Yard line (Standing) - Follow previously described procedure,s and commands (see D.I.

.a. through 1., firing 5 rounds of rifled slugs).

g 25 Yard Line (Kneeling) - Follow previously 3.

described procedures and commands (see D.I.

a. through 1.,

firing 5 rounds of rifled slugs).

4.

25' Yard Line (Standing Shoulder) - Follow previously described procedures and commands (see D.l.

a'.

through i., firing two 5 round strings of #4 buckshot).

5.

15. Yard Line (Hip Level, Strong and Weak) -

, Follow previously described procedures and

commands (see D.1. a. through i., firing five

, ro.unds of !4 buckshot from strong side and five from weak.)

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