Title: Describe standards required for the handling and use of deadly weapons.
Course: Criminal Justice I (15051-I) > Section: Exploring Policing

Description should include

- definition of the term deadly weapons
- nomenclature of each part of a standard revolver, a semi-automatic handgun, and a pump shotgun
- standard procedures for unloading and loading weapons
- standard procedures for cleaning, storing, and transporting weapons
- principles of good marksmanship in the use of firearms
- qualification requirements for firearms.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important for an officer to know the standards for handling a deadly weapon?
- Why should an officer review these standards often?
- What are the consequences for failing to comply with standards for handling deadly weapons?