POLC2295 Basic Firearms
This course introduces the Hennepin Technical College Peace Officer Student to the basic nomenclature, safe handling, and functions of the semi-automatic pistol along with the safety rules of the firing range.
Prerequisite
Admission into the Peace Officer Program
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Identify the required safety range rules
Execute how to clear a malfunction of the Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol
Apply proper breakdown and cleaning of the Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol
Apply master grip before firing the pistol in both dominant and non-dominant hands
Differentiate the use of the front site from close distances and the extended shooting position
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details