Chapter 2. Weapons Handling

Safety Rules 2-1 Weapons Conditions 2-2 Determining a Weapon’s Condition 2-2 Checking the Round Indicator 2-2 Conducting a Chamber Check 2-2 Weapons Commands 2-3 Loading the Pistol 2-4 Making the Pistol Ready 2-5 Fire 2-5 Cease Fire 2-6 Unloading the Pistol 2-6 Unloading and Showing the Pistol Clear 2-7 Emptying the Magazine 2-7 Filling the Magazine 2-7 Reloading the Pistol 2-8 Dry Reload 2-8 Condition 1 Reload 2-11 Reloading Considerations 2-12 Remedial Action 2-13 Stoppage 2-13 Malfunction 2-13 Remedial Action 2-13 Audible Pop or Reduced Recoil 2-14 Weapons Carries 2-15 Alert 2-15 Ready 2-16 Weapons Transports 2-16 Holster Transport 2-16 Administrative Transport 2-17 Combat Mindset 2-17 Physical and Mental Preparation 2-18 Threat Levels 2-18 Transferring the Pistol 2-19 Show Clear Transfer 2-19 Condition Unknown Transfer 2-20