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31 Cards in this Set
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Police challenge |
POLICE, DON'T MOVE |
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Firearm characteristics |
Smith & Wesson M&P .40S&W caliber semi-automatic pistol Muzzle velocity 342mps (1121fps) Maximum effective range 50m Maximum lethal range 1km Projectile weight 165 grains Unloaded SAP weight 687 grams Loaded magazine weight 328 grams Loaded SAP weight 1.015kg Trigger pull 2.95kg (6.5lbs) Magazine capacity 15 rounds |
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Safety features |
Magazine disconnect Release trigger safety Load chamber indicator Out of battery safety Striker block safety Sear deactivation lever |
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Pistol components |
Slide Captive recoil spring and guide Barrel Frame |
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Ammunition inspection |
Correct type Primers seated correctly Not mouldy or corroded No dented or damaged cases or projectiles Ammunition is rotated every 12 months |
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Pistol fundametals |
Stance Grip Sight alignment Trigger control |
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Pistol nomenclature |
Front sight Rear sight Take down lever Slide stop Muzzle Equipment rail Trigger Magazine release Magazine |
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Purpose of being armed |
To protect ourselves and the public Lawful destruction of animals |
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Safety principles |
Treat every firearm as if loaded Never let muzzle cross anything you aren't willing to destroy Keep finger off trigger until you have formed the intent to fire Be sure of your target and what is beyond it |
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Safe direction |
A direction in which any unintentionally fired shot would be safely stopped and contained without injury and at most minimal property damage |
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Minor safety breach |
Unauthorised discharge down range Shooting outside designated arcs Dropping a firearm Finger on trigger while assessing Drawing firearm not under command Inappropriate demeanour Failing to unload a weapon or magazine completely Not wearing hearing or eye protection |
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Major safety breach |
Unauthorised discharge of firearm against procedure Throwing a loaded firearm Intentionally pointing a weapon at another person Carrying out the load or unload procedure in contravention of the hot range format Weapon pointed across a person Lack of weapon awareness or no control of weapon Possession of live ammunition whilst conducting dry practice Dry firing in areas not designated |
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Safe load |
Safe direction Place muzzle in cone Check magazine well and state no magazine Tilt, lock slide Remove flag Visual, manual, visual Inspect sights, slide, frame, magazine release, tactical light Index magazine and insert Rack Holster, finger off trigger, sweep, lock push pull |
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Safe unload |
Safe direction Remove magazine in holster Muzzle inside cone Tilt, lock slide Visual, manual, visual Insert safety flag Admin carry Hand over firearm |
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Tactical reload |
Keep firearm on threat Index magazine Bring magazine up to firearm Release spent magazine Insert fresh magazine Back on threat |
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Locked back reload |
Index magazine Bring pistol in Release spent magazine Eye muzzle threat Insert fresh magazine Rack Back on threat |
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Stages of draw |
Grip Clear Ready Threat |
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Lawful destruction of animals |
Last resort, all other options exhausted Animal behaving in a manner likely to cause death or serious injury to a person or animal Animal found in distress or injured and it would continue to suffer Must comply with VPM and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act |
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Gun retention |
Grab Undo Neutralise |
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Shooting positions |
Standing Kneeling Prone |
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Immediate action drill, weapon fails to fire |
Eye, muzzle, threat Tap Rack Back on threat |
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Clearance drill, weapon fails to fire second time |
Rip Rack, rack rack Reload Rack Back on threat
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S464A Crimes Act |
A person may use such force not disproportionate to the objective as he believes on reasonable grounds to be necessary to prevent the commission, continuance or completion of an indictable offence or to effect or assist in effecting the lawful arrest of a person committing or suspected of committing any offence |
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Aim |
Focus on front sight |
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APD |
Action proving dummy |
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Cleaning |
Field strip weapon after use or After exposure to water or dirt Before going into long term storage |
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Cover |
Is cover from fire In your position you are safe from fire |
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Concealment |
Is concealed from view Position blocks view, but is not safe from fire |
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Maintenance |
All maintenance of firearms is to be conducted by the armoury |
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SAFE |
Slow down Assess risks Formulate a plan Evaluate options |
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Off Trigger, Assess |
Finger must be outside the trigger guard & firmly on the frame Finger may only be placed on the trigger when firearm is intended to be discharged |