Patrol Rifle

NEWPORT BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT TACTICAL RIFLE COURSE NUMBER: 6830 -32075 16 HOUR COURSE REVISED: DECEMBER 2, 2020 Page 1 of 8 Purpose: To provide students with the information and hands -on experience needed to effectively use a rifle. Successful completion of this course satisfies the legislative training required to possess short barrel rifles as specified in Penal Code section 33220(b) and the Commission training requirement to possess long barrel rifles as specified in Commission Regulation 1081 . Tactical Firearms Minimum Topics / Exercises: (1) Law Update (2) Review of Use of Force Issues, Agency Policies, and Mission (3) Safety Issues (4) Nomenclature, Specifications, and Capabilities (5) Firearm Care, Breakdown, and Cleaning (6) Tactical Considerations (7) Skill Development and Qualification Course Objective Under the supervision of a qualified instructor, and using an approved law enforcement rifle, each student will: 1. Demonstrate their understanding of the Four Basic Safety Rules for handling firearms. 2. Demonstrate the ability to field strip the weapon and to properly clean and m aintain it. 3. Be provided with and demonstrate understanding of the agency policy regarding the use of firearms. 4. Demonstrate the ability to properly load, unload, and fire the weapon and to clear malfunctions that might occur with the weapon. 5. Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamentals for rifle marksmanship to fire accurately from the prone, kneeling, sitting and standing positions. 6. Demonstrate proficiency with the weapon and obtain agency qualification. NEWPORT BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT TACTICAL RIFLE COURSE NUMBER: 6830 -32075 16 HOUR COURSE REVISED: DECEMBER 2, 2020 Page 2 of 8 I. Laws and Agency Policy A. Penal Code section 32610(b) 1. Possession of Within Scope of Employment B. Penal Code section 33220(b) 1. Training requirement C. Agency Firearms Use and Use of Force Policies and Patrol Rifle policies 1. Use of Force options 2. Department Policy NBPD Sections 300, 312 and 432 D. Law Update 1. Tennessee vs. Garner 2. Graham vs. Conner E. Class discussion regarding AB 392, SB 230 and PC 832a II. Safety and Range Rules A. The Four Basic Safety Rules include 1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. 2. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. 4. Always be sure of your target and beyond. B. Range Rules 1. After weapons have been grounded, and the line has been called safe by an instructor do not touch the weapon until all students are back from their targets, and the instructor has given the okay. 2. If a problem arises on the line, raise your non -gun-hand to summon an instructor. 3. No loaded weapons behind the firing line – NO EXCEPTIONS 4. Do not load any weapons on the firing line until instructed to do so NEWPORT BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT TACTICAL RIFLE COURSE NUMBER: 6830 -32075 16 HOUR COURSE REVISED: DECEMBER 2, 2020 Page 3 of 8 III. Nomenclature, Specifications and Capabilities A. Nomenclature 1. Front and Rear Sights 2. Reflex sight 3. Bolt Catch 4. Charging handle 3. Magazine Release 4. Safety/Selector 5. Magazine 6. Sling and Sling Attachments 7. Weapon light B. Specifications 1. Type of Weapon 2. Barrel Length 3. Overall Length 4. Caliber 5. Magazine Capacity 6. Weight (empty) 7. Type of Sig hts – Trijicon/Aimpoint – Iron sights 8. Approximate Muzzle Velocity C. Capabilities 1. Maximum Range 2. Maximum Effective Range 3. Penetration of Soft Body Armor 4. Full/Semi -Automatic NEWPORT BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT TACTICAL RIFLE COURSE NUMBER: 6830 -32075 16 HOUR COURSE REVISED: DECEMBER 2, 2020 Page 4 of 8 IV. Firearm Care, Disassembly/Assembly, and Maintenance A. Rifle inspection – start of duty shift. 1. “Patrol Ready” condition 2. Clear and dry fire using clearing barrels 3. Inspection of ammo, magazines and action B. Disassembly/Assembly 1. Receiver pin removal 2. Bolt/charging handle 3. Firing pin and hammer C. Maintenance/care 1. Proper cleaning 2. Lubrication 3. Weapon light battery replacement 4. Any damaged/non -functioning weapons will be serviced only by Rangemaster prior to being placed in service. V. Basic Shooting Skills A. Stance/Position 1. Standing 2. Kneeling 3. Sitting 4. Prone 5. Shooting from behind cover B. Sight Alignment/Picture 1. Proper use of department issued reflex sights (Trijicon or Aim Point) 2. Sight Alignment / Paralax 3. Top of front sight post centered in