Master Syllabus CJ1201, Firearms Safety & Marksmanship

Credits 1 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 5 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course is a firearms course for students wanting to learn the safe handling of their handgun and to practice marksmanship skills. The course will provide training in gun safety rules for field stripping and cleaning the weapon and proper shooting techniques.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes

At the completion of this course students should be able to apply the basic principles of handgun use, including firearm safety and marksmanship fundamentals.

The students will demonstrate their understanding of the subject by demonstrating at least 75% competency of the topics to be covered, including:

Proper stance, Breathing, Grip, Site Alignment, Site Picture, Trigger Control, Follow-through, Un-holstering and re-holstering, Shot placement and Safe weapon handling

  1. Identify specific parts of the weapon needed for range and classroom activities.
  2. Function the semi-auto.
  3. Field strip the weapon.
  4. Clean the weapon.
  5. Handle the weapon in a safe manner.
  6. Demonstrate proper loading and unloading of the weapon.
  7. Clear stoppages and malfunctions
  8. Demonstrate to the instructor:
Course Outline

The classroom time will cover the following materials:

The range time will be held at the Seward County Firing Range located on east 8th street in Liberal. Directions will be given in class. While at the range, we will review the following:

  1. Introduction to the Glock 19 semi-auto pistol.
  2. Functional characteristics.
  3. Preventive maintenance and maintenance of the semi-auto
  4. Safe handling of the weapon in a non-shooting environment and at the range.
  5. Loading and unloading of the weapon.
  6. Stoppage/malfunction of the semi-auto
  7. Proper stance, grip, sight alignment/sight picture and trigger control.
  8. Range commands and safety
  9. Shooting positions
  10. Drawing and holstering
  11. Firing of the weapon
  12. Malfunction and stoppage drills with live ammo
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture/Demonstration
  2. Films
  3. Live fire
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Classroom and Range
  2. Equipment and supplies
Methods of Assessment

Methods of assessing SCCC and course outcomes include class attendance, participation, student demonstrations, and written examination of fundamental safety rules and liability as dictated by Kansas Law and the U.S. Supreme Court, and safe handling and firing of the weapon.

Outcome 5

  1. Will be assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of course material.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.