Utah CCW

1. Utah CCW NO FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM

2. UTAH CONCEAL CARRY Instructors: Curt Ebersole Karl Peterson Brenda Ebersole

3. Let’s pass out the packets. Utah-30+ states FAQ Application

4. Statutory Guidelines • Applicants must complete familiarity instruction with firearms. • Understand safe loading, unloading,storage, and carrying of a concealed weapon. • Understand current laws regarding CCW *

5. Handgun Safety Rules • What is the primary cause of firearm related accidents? • IGNORANCE • CARELESSNESS *

6. ELEMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY • Positive Attitude • Knowledge • Skill *

7. FOUR BASIC GUN SAFETY RULES • Treat all firearms as if they are loaded • Always keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have made the decision to fire. • Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy. • Before the decision to fire, be sure of your target, your target’s environment and any other safey hazards. *

8. OTHER SAFETY/RANGE RULES • Know your target and what is beyond. • Know how to use the firearm safely. • Be sure the firearm is safe to operate. • Use only the correct ammunition • Wear eye and ear protection • NEVER use alcohol or drugs • Store all firearms so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons, i.e. children, restricted persons, etc. • Never handle a handgun in an emotional state such as anger • Keep the firearm unloadeduntil ready for use. *

9. OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • Be a knowledgeable gun handler and user. • Before starting to clean a gun, be certain is it not loaded. • Cleaning a gun also provides an opportunity to check the proper function of the gun. • Always be sure the barrel is free of obstructions. • When handing a pistol to another person, always be sure that the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction, your finger is off the trigger, the action is open, magazine has been removed and the chamber is empty. *

10. OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • Carry only one type of ammo to avoid mixing different types. • If in possesion of an old or antique firearm, or gun that is a military souvenir, be sure that it is unloaded. • Never fire at surfaces that can cause a bullet to ricochet, such as water, or hard flat surfaces. • If a cartridge fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction; don’t attempt to open the action to remove the cartridge for at least 30 seconds. *

11. OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • If anything unusual is noticed when a shot is fired, such as a difference in recoil or in noise, immediately do the following: • Stop firing immediately. • Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. • Keep your finger off the trigger. • Unload the gun and check to be sure the chamber is empty; and • Visually inspect the barrel for obstructions. *

12. Responsibility • The permit holder should be a positive role model for their children. • Children should be taught the difference between television, toys and real life. • Children should be taught what to do if they come across a firearm without an adult present: • Stop • Don’t Touch • Leave the area • Tell a responsible adult *

13. REVOLVERS • Single Action • Double Action • Let’s demonstrate the difference • Let’s look at the components

14. MAIN PARTS OF A REVOLVER ACTION (CONTAINED WITHIN FRAME) BARREL FRAME EDGE TRAINING GROUP

15. FRAME REAR SIGHT BACK STRAP TRIGGER GUARD GRIP PANELS FRONT STRAP* EDGE TRAINING GROUP

16. PARTS OF A REVOLVER BARREL FRONT SIGHT CHAMBER (IN CYLINDER, WITH CARTRIDGE) RIFLING (LANDS & GROOVES) MUZZLE* EDGE TRAINING GROUP

17. LANDS & GROOVES RIFLING SPIRALING LANDS AND GROOVES THAT ENGRAVE THE BULLET AND GIVE IT SPIN AS IT TRAVELS THROUGH THE BORE LAND GROOVE GROOVE LAND EDGE TRAINING GROUP

18. DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER ACTION PARTS CYLINDER HAMMER HAMMERSPUR CYLINDER RELEASE LATCH EJECTOR ROD* TRIGGER EDGE TRAINING GROUP

19. THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF AUTOMATICS: • SINGLE Action-1911-The trigger performs a single task, releasing the external hammer or the internal firing device so that the firing pin hits the cartridge. • DOUBLE/SINGLE Action-Beretta-The trigger performs two tasks, It cocks the external hammer for the first shot, and also releases the external hammer. After the first shot is fired the movement of the slide on ejection of the spent cartridge will cock the external hammer. With these mechanisms cocked, all successive shots will be single action. • DOUBLE ACTION only-Glock-The trigger will cock and release the external hammer or internal firing mechanism on the first shot and successive shots. *

20. MAIN PARTS OF A SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL ACTION (SLIDE AND PARTS WITHIN FRAME) BARREL FRAME EDGE TRAINING GROUP

21. PARTS OF A SEMI-AUTOMATICPISTOL FRAME GRIP PANELS TRIGGER GUARD BACKSTRAP FRONT STRAP* EDGE TRAINING GROUP

22. PARTS OF A SEMI-AUTOMATICPISTOL BARREL LOCKING LUGS*(ENGAGE RECESSES IN SLIDE) RIFLING (LANDS & GROOVES) MUZZLE CHAMBER EDGE TRAINING GROUP

23. LANDS & GROOVES RIFLING SPIRALING LANDS AND GROOVES THAT ENGRAVE THE BULLET AND GIVE IT SPIN AS IT TRAVELS THROUGH THE BORE LAND GROOVE GROOVE LAND EDGE TRAINING GROUP

24. SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL ACTION PARTS SLIDE TAKEDOWN LEVER SLIDESTOP HAMMER HAMMER SPUR SAFETY TRIGGER MAGAZINE RELEASE* MAGAZINE EDGE TRAINING GROUP

25. DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING: • How to check both revolvers and semi-autos to ensure proper function of the firing mechanism and safety. • Explanation and demonstration of safe loading, cocking, uncocking, and unloading procedures for both revolvers and semi automatics. • Familiarize yourself with the owner’s manual. • Know and be familiar with cylinder rotation direction of revolvers….especially yours. *

26. AMMUNITION TYPES OF CARTRIDGES • CENTER-FIRE • RIM FIRE *

27. RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE PRIMING COMPOUND IS CONTAINED IN THE INSIDE OF THE RIM OF THE CASE HEAD RIMFIRE AND CENTER-FIRE CARTRIDGES CENTERFIRE CARTRIDGE PRIMING COMPOUND IS CONTAINED IN A METAL CUP, CALLED A PRIMER, IN THE CENTER OF THE CASE HEAD EDGE TRAINING GROUP

28. BULLET PROJECTILE CARTRIDGE COMPONENTS POWDERCHARGE PRIMER (CONTAINS PRIMINGCOMPOUND) CASE EDGE TRAINING GROUP

29. CARTRIDGE FIRING SEQUENCE CARTRIDGE FIRING SEQUENCE CARTRIDGE IN CHAMBER FIRING PIN STRIKES PRIMER OR CASE RIM AND IGNITES THE PRIMING COMPOUND FLAME GENERATED BY PRIMING COMPOUND IGNITES POWDER CHARGE POWDER BURNS RAPIDLY, GENERATING A VOLUME OF HOT, HIGH-PRESSURE GAS GAS PUSHES BULLET THROUGH BORE AT HIGH SPEED BULLET EXITS MUZZLE, HOT GAS MAKES “BANG” EDGE TRAINING GROUP

30. Ammo Safety Guidelines • Inspect ammunition for safety flaws and imperfections. • Understand range capabilities of ammunition. • Remember rule #4-Be sure of your target and behind it. • Discussion about dangerous capabilities of pistol ammo. • Be sure to use the proper caliber ammunition with the gun to be fired. • 380 vs 9mm • 38 vs 357 magnum • 45 long colt vs 410 shotgun *

31. Ammo Safety Guidelines cont’dDefensive Ammunition • Reliability-The ability of a firearm to consistently chamber, fire, extract and eject a particular load without malfunctions. • Controllability-The ability to fire multiple rounds and still manage recoil and maintain accuracy. • Stopping Power-The ability of a cartridge to quickly incapacitate An assailant or otherwise cause an assailant to stop his attack. • Accuracy-Ability of the gun and ammunition combination to shoot to the point of aim indicated by the sights. • Muzzle Flash-When in excess will impair night vision and illuminate your position. • Hollow-points-They open up and expand upon impact. This more efficently transfers energy and also prevents over penetration or complete penetration that could endanger the lives of others. *

32. LET’S TALK ABOUT PRACTICE AMMO • Non-expanding-Typical full metal jacket. Involves greater penetration. • Reduced powder charge-More manageable recoil. • Reduced cost- *

33. Caliber choices 17, 22, 32acp, 32 h& R 22 magnum 327 mag, 38, 357 9 mm, 10mm 41 magnum, 44 magnum, 44 special 45 auto, 45 long colt, 50 express 454, 500, 50 caliber

34. AMMO Wadcutter Lead Jacketed Hollowpoint Shotshell P+ Defensive

35. Care and Storage of Ammunition . • Always keep ammunition in factory box or container that can be properly labeled. • Store ammunition in a cool dry place free from extreme temperature variations. • Store ammunition separately from guns and not accessible from unauthorized persons, especially children • Never submerge in water or expose to any solvents, petroleum products, bore cleaner, amonia or other chemicals. Chemicals can penetrate the cartridge and cause the primer or the powder to deteriorate. • Explanation of the importance of rotating defensive ammunition stored for long periods of time in your handgun. *

36. AMMUNITION MALFUNCTIONS • Misfire-Failure of the cartridge to fire after the primer has been struck by the firing pin • Hangfire- A perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer has been struck by the firing pin. • Squib load-Development of less than normal pressure or velocity after ignition of the cartridge. Unusual difference in recoil or noise. **

37. DEALING WITH MALFUNCTIONS • Misfire-Hangfire: Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction-a hangfire might exist and the cartridge could still fire. Don’t attmept to open the action of the pistol to remove the cartridge for at least 30 seconds • Squib load:Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, wait 30 seconds and then unload gun. Check to make sure the chamber is empty and the barrel free of obstructions. *

38. Shooter Used Cheap ammo from China…

39. Gun Selection Revolver-Somewhat bulky Ease of operation Smaller capacity Lack of safeties Semi Auto Can have smaller profile More complicated Higher capacity Safeties

40. Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting There are three primary two handed shooting stances: • Isosceles Stance • Weaver Stance • Modified Stance

41. Two Handed Shooting Stances Isosceles Stance- This position is so named because in this position your extended arms when seen from above resemble an isosceles triangle. • Feet are placed shoulder width apart. • Feet and shoulders are square to the target. • Knees are slightly bent with weight slightly forward on the balls of the feet. • Two-handed grip of the gun with the arms extended forward and the elbows slightly bent. • The head is erect, not hunched and shoulders are at normal height. • The firearm is lifted to the level of the eyes for aiming • This is a more instinctive and natural position for most shooters. *

42. ….more stances Weaver Stance- Named for former San Diego County Sheriff Jack Weaver. • Feet are positioned in a boxer stance with the strong foot rearward. • The weak shoulder is angled toward the target. • The knees are flexed and the body weight is carried slightly forward, on the balls of the feet. • The elbows are bent downward to bring the gun closer to the body than the isosceles. • The head is tipped slightly to view the sights. • An isometric action is employed between the stong and weak arm for stability. • The recoil is absorbed through the bent elbows and the isometric pushing and pulling between the strong and support hand. *

43. ….more stances Modified Stance: This position incorporates the natural, fully-extended arm position of the isosceles position with the stability of the asymmetrical boxer’s stance foot placement of the Weaver position. • Allows better recoil absorbtion. • The head is level and the body leans forward. *

44. GET A GRIP HAND GRIP-Operate firearm repeatedly without changing grip. BODY POSITION-Least amount of body and firearm movement. BREATH CONTROL-Control breathing to minimize body and firearm movement. SIGHT ALIGNMENT-The relationship of the eye in alignment with the rear and front sight. TRIGGER SQUEEZE-The ability to apply increasing pressure on the trigger and allow the hammer to fall without disturbing the sight picture. FOLLOW THROUGH-Stabilizing recoil, maintaining grip and stance, regaining front sight focus, resetting the trigger and preparing for follow up shot if a threat persists. *

45. Rules to follow…On the Range • Always fully comply with the range officers instructions. • Follow the 4 safety rules. • Treat all firearms as if loaded • Always keep finger off of trigger until you are on target and ready and you have made the decision to fire. • Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy. • Before the decision to fire, be sure of your target, your target’s environment and any other safety hazard. • Wear eye and ear protection at all times during practice shooting. • How do you hand a firearm to another person (Demonstration) • Explaination and demonstate the three combat postions for a firearm: a. In the holster or case b. at the ready c. on target *

46. Failure To Fire Semi Autos • Faulty Ammunition-Type I malfunction-faulty ammo, mag not seated. • Failure to Eject-Type II-Stovepipe, partial ejection • Feedway Stoppage-Type III-Double feed, extractor gummed or broken guide rods. Extractor does not get a good grip on the spent cartridge. Chamber blocked. • Failure to go to battery-Type IV-Bad chamber design. Weak guide spring. Extremely dirty guide rails or guide rod. Malfuntion Resolution: Tap, Invert, Rack, Reassess *

47. Maintenance and Cleaning of: • Why is it important to clean and maintain? • Safety considerations when cleaning…. • How do you clean a revolver? • How do you clean a semi-automatic? *

48. GUN CLEANING EQUIPMENT BORE CLEANER GUN OIL EYE PROTECTION SOFT CLOTH SMALL BRUSH PATCHES PROTECTIVE GLOVES BORE BRUSH & JAGS CLEANING ROD EDGE TRAINING GROUP

49. GUN CLEANING PROCEDURE • APPLY CLEANING SOLVENT • TO BORE BRUSH (DO NOT • DIP BRUSH IN SOLVENT) • RUN BRUSH COMPLETELY • THROUGH BORE 10-15 TIMES • UNLOAD PISTOL, • INSPECT AND • DISASSEMBLE (FIELD • STRIP) • CLEANSEMI-AUTOMATIC • PISTOL BARREL • SEPARATELY WITH SOLVENT • RUN BRUSH THROUGH • EACH CHAMBER OF • REVOLVER CYLINDER EDGE TRAINING GROUP

50. GUN CLEANING PROCEDURE (CONT’D) • USE BRUSH TO CLEAN • CREVICES OF PISTOL • RUN PATCHES THROUGH • BORE/CHAMBERS UNTIL • THEY COME OUT CLEAN • PUT JAG ON ROD AND • PATCH ON JAG • LUBRICATE KEY POINTS OF PISTOL ACTION • WITH GUN OIL • CLEAN AND LIGHTLY OIL EXTERIOR • OF PISTOL WITH SOFT CLOTH EDGE TRAINING GROUP