ADJ 127 - Firearms and Marksmanship (3 CR.)

Surveys lethal weapons in current use and current views on weapon types and ammunition design. Examines the legal guidelines as to use of deadly force, safety in handling of weaponry, and weapon care and cleaning; marksmanship instruction under standard range conditions. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

General Course Purpose
The purpose of the course is to provide a general, but informed knowledge of current issues in firearms use, basic firearms law, firearms safety and shooting techniques.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor to enroll. No felony conviction or legal prohibition to possess ammunition of firearms under local, state or federal law.

Course Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge of weapon types and ammunition
Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues including deadly force
Demonstrate knowledge of general safety practices
Demonstrate knowledge of safe and efficient marksmanship techniques

Major Topics to be Included

Surveys lethal weapons
Current use and current views on weapon types and ammunition
Legal guidelines as to use of deadly force
Safety in handling of weaponry
Weapon care and cleaning
Basic Marksmanship

Revised 8/2019

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) available for this course. More information at https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/cpl.html.