A COMPILATION OF

INSTITUTIONAL
OUTCOMES MODULES IN PATH-
FIT DEPTAC 4
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SECOND SEMESTER, SY 2022
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BRYNNER S. SOBEBE
Course Instructor
SHARED
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Sustainable
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Module 1:
Overview
A fair amount of knowledge, skill, and experience is required to become a successful
shooter. When it comes to good marksmanship, consistency breeds precision. In order to be
consistent you have to be familiarize with the fundamental skills of using this particular type of
firearm. This module is intended for learning about marksmanship gun safety and shooting
range safety and etiquette.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module student will be able to:
1. Identify Four (4) Basic cardinal Rules of and the Range Safety and Etiquette.
2. Demonstrate the steps in checking the gun if loaded or not

Marksmanship- it is an art or skills using rifles or pistol. It describes a person's ability to

shooting firearm accurately.
Combat Shooting — is modern martial art that focuses of the use of handgun. It is a defensive
weapon for self-defense, or for military and police use.

A. Purpose of Marksmanship
1. To develop the ability to shoot quickly and accurately.
2. To obtain proficiency in the use of any type of firearms for self-defense.
3. To enhance the ability to shoot in criminal combat fighting.
4. To master the use of firearms under any of all conditions.
5. To learn the technique of dismantling, assembling, carrying and functioning in
firearms.
B. Importance of marksmanship Training
1. It is important because a police who cannot shoot correctly and accurately becomes a
liability rather than asset in a police department.
2. It is important because firearms becomes dangerous weapon in the hands of an
ignorant, careless and untrained police officer.
3. It is important because the defense of a person and his right often times, defend on the
effectiveness of a police officer with his service firearms.
4. Marksmanship is generally divided into three (3) phases;
a. Preparatory Training
b. Mechanical Training
 c. Range Training
5. Marksmanship training is necessary it enhance police morale and gets the respect of
citizen for police.

C. Fire Safety Responsibility

a) To lessen the possibility of accidental discharge, firearms must be loaded and unloaded,
whenever possible at the designated area or at a clearing pit through own actions. As a
minimum, loading and unloading will be supervised by knowledgeable NCO or officer
who is also qualified with the weapon (during training);
b) Firearms will not be drawn or aimed except in compliance with policy on the use of force,
if necessary to lawfully apprehend or if their authorized used appears imminent or the
weapon is turned into storage;
c) Warning shotg will not be fired, This action is a hazard to innocent persons and may
prompt a suspect to return fire, further endangering innocent bystanders;
d) If firing a person, the marksman should aim to wound, rather than to kill.
e) Prior to being authorized to bear firearms, all law enforcement officers are thoroughly
indoctrinated in their use and the circumstances in which firearms may be justifiably
used;
f) The unauthorized discharge of any firearm, whether it is accidental or deliberate act, is a
serious matter and must be thoroughly investigated.
D. Firearms Safety Rules: (General Rules) I will:
a) Promote firearms safety through my own actions;
b) Never carry a round of ammunition in the chamber of a weapon, except at the
commander's direction when in combat or other hostile situation;
c) Never draw firearms as a joke or jest;
d) Never use a firearm to play tricks, games, quick-draw, or engage in any other form of
horseplay, or allow thyself to become involved in unauthorized acts;
e) Never use firearms against individuals who committed only minor offenses or crimes;
f) Regard all firearms as being loaded;
g) Know and use the safety devices of all fireams which you are armed;
h) Never aim or point a firearm unless you intend to shoot;
i) i) Identify first the target and insure a clear field of fire before discharging a weapon;
j) Be especially cautious when loading and unloading a firearm;
k) Never arm yourself with a weapon which you are nor fully qualified to use;
 l) Bear in mind that the conduct in handling the weapon is your own responsibility.

E. Fundamentals of Firearm Safe

4 Basic Cardinal Rules o Gun Safety
1. Consider every gun as loaded (Figure 1)

Figure No. 1
2. Never let the muzzle of a gun point at anything that you do not intend to shoot.(Figure 2)

Figure No. 2
3. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to fire. (Figure 3)
 Figure No. 3

4. Be sure of your target and what lies beyond and around it before you shoot. (Figure 4)

Figure No. 4
The previous 4 cardinal rules is a general safety rule for Firearms and are presumed that you
may be in the firing range or in an encounter. But if you're at home or office wanting to check or
practice dry firing or will clean your firearm/s? What shall be done to check if it is really loaded
or not?

F. Checking the Gun if Loaded or Not

1. "UNLOAD" - Remove the inserted magazine if any. (figure 5) (This should be done in a
safe place, that no one is within the danger zone. Observe that the muzzle must be
pointed in a safe direction)
 Figure No. 5
2. Check "CHAMBER" - (rack the slide back for pistol / open cylinder for revolver /open bolt
or action for rifle or shotgun and hold)
-Visually inspect the chamber for presence of bullet or if ammunition is chambered or not.
(Figure 6)

Figure No. 6
-If none, lock the slide or open cylinder or open bolt or open action. Make the FA safe.

Figure No. 7
 -In case there is an ammunition stocked in the chamber, do all necessary safe procedure to
rectify or remove the bullet, otherwise, chamber clearing is not completed.
3. If you don't know how to rectify or remove the stocked bullet in the chamber, make the
firearm safe, and seek person knowledgeable in solving the problem.
How many times you need to do the Gun Safety Procedure?

 Every time you release the F.A. with your both hand, you have to redo the FA rule and
clearing, especially during dry fire exercises, until it become instinctive.
G. Safety on the Range:

 Before handling any firearm, understand its operation first

 Never pass a firearlll to another person, or accept a firearm fronl another person, until
the cylinder or action is open and you've personally checked that the weapon is
Completely unloaded.

 Safeguard your sight, hearing and health. Always wear eye and ear protection.

 Always keep the safe distance from metal targets and the likes.

 Always observe 45 deg. Danger Zone. (Figure S)

 The 45 degrees — Muzzle Limit as Danger Zone.

Figure No. 8

 The muzzle of your Firearm/s must not point beyond 45 degrees - left, right, up or doss n
in reference to the back stop or downrange at all times.

 Never rely on any mechanical device for safety.

 Be sure all accessories, such as holsters and grips, are compatible with the firearm and
won’t interfere with its safe operation.

 Seek competent instructions from a qualified person before beginning to shoot. If

questions arise later, after you've been shooting for a period of time, get answers to
those questions from a competent authority.
H. RANGE SAFETY & ETIQUETTE:
1. Make sure that your firearm is cased and unloaded when you enter a shooting range.
2. The uncasing and casing of your firearm should always take place at the designated
"SAFETY AREA".
3. The handling of ammunition in any "SAFETY AREA" is prohibited.
4. If allowed to holster, firearm must be unloaded, hammer down and with no magazine
inserted. Handling of firearm in any fashion outside the SAFETY AREA is not allowed
without the express authorization of the Range Officer.
5. Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while on the shooting range whether
shooting or not.
6. When allowed to handle your firearm, always point the muzzle of your firearm down
range. Never hold your firearm if there are people in front of you or with people
downrange.
7. In a firing line with no barriers, the person to your right is always given priority unless
otherwise stated.
8. Always announce that you are "firing" before you start shooting to allow people to
prepare for your firing.
9. Load firearm only upon the advice of your Range Officer.
10. The Range Officer is the only boss inside the shooting range.

Assessment:

Assessment for this module will be posted in

google classroom.