Catalog Description

Hours: 54 (27 lecture, 27 laboratory)
Description: Practical semi-automatic handgun course. Includes history and evolution of semi-automatics, types and uses, nomenclature, ammunition, marksmanship techniques, malfunctions, safety, and development of individual shooting skills. Safety fee required. (not transferable)

Course Student Learning Outcomes

  • CSLO #1: Summarize current laws related to possession and transportation of firearms.
  • CSLO #2: Compare and contrast various types of semi-automatic weapons.
  • CSLO #3: Demonstrate skills needed to safely disassemble, clean, and assemble various types of semi-automatic pistols.

Effective Term

Fall 2017

Course Type

Credit - Degree-applicable

Contact Hours

54

Outside of Class Hours

54

Total Student Learning Hours

108

Course Objectives

Classroom/Lecture Objectives:
1. Outline the history of semi-automatic firearms;
2. Compare various types and uses of semi-automatic firearms;
3. Identify and explain the nomenclature and function of parts on a semi-auto pistol;
4. Summarize the current laws and safety procedures for the transportation and storage of pistols;
5. Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of various firearms accessories.
Laboratory Objectives:
1. Demonstrate ability to safely draw, fire, and reholster firearm from various shooting positions;
2. Disassemble and assemble a variety of semi-auto pistols;
3. Demonstrate how to safely fire and reload using one hand;
4. Diagnose and correct commonly encountered firing malfunctions;
5. Apply proper firearm cleaning techniques.

General Education Information

  • Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability
    • CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval)
      • Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval)
        • IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval)

          Articulation Information

            Methods of Evaluation

            • Objective Examinations
              • Example: Students will identify and explain the function of various parts of semi-automatic pistols.
            • Skill Demonstrations
              • Example: Students will safely and successfully pass a practical shooting course from varying distances with a minimum score of 70%

            Repeatable

            No

            Methods of Instruction

            • Laboratory
            • Lecture/Discussion

            Lab:

            1. Instructor will explain and demonstrate commonly-encountered malfunctions while shooting semi-automatics, and students will need to recognize and apply proper clearance techniques, using "dummy rounds" to simulate malfunctions while shooting.

            Lecture:

            1. Using PPT and handouts, Instructor will explain current case law related to legal and safe methods to store and transport firearms.

            Typical Out of Class Assignments

            Reading Assignments

            1. Students will read instructor handouts related to the development and history of the semi-automatic pistol. 2. Students will read disassembly techniques for semi-automatic handguns.

            Writing, Problem Solving or Performance

            1. Students will properly disassemble and reassemble a semi-automatic firearm. 2. Students will qualify with a score of 70% or higher on a semi-automatic practical firearms course.

            Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.)

            Required Materials

              Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

              Instructor-compiled materials and handouts.