CRMJ 2250 - Peace Officer Academy Firearms

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

4 Credit(s)
This course will introduce the student to the historical perspective of firearms, the lawful and unlawful use of weapons under current legal controls, and the restrictions concerning firearms. Thorough training is provided on precision pistol shooting and police combat shooting. All firearm discharges will be conducted in lab sessions at the state approved range site. All students will be required to successfully pass the state qualification standards in order to receive a Pass (P) for this course. This course is graded as pass (P) or no pass (NP). This is course 5 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO P/NP

4 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Describe the safety rules of the firing range.	Written Notebook Assignment – Topic 4-1 Weeks 1,2
2. Demonstrate proper loading and unloading of a semi-automatic pistol.	Written Notebook Assignment – Topic 4-1 Demonstration- Weeks 1,2
3. Demonstrate proficiency on the state qualification standards (per OPOTC guidelines) for handgun and shotgun.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 7,8
4. Demonstrate proper loading and unloading of a shotgun.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 7,8
5. Demonstrate proper “Sight Shooting”.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Scenario Situation Weeks 5,6
6. Demonstrate proper engagement of multiple targets.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 5,6
7. Demonstrate proper firing in low level light conditions.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Week 5,6
8. Demonstrate proper shooting from protective cover.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 5, 6
9. Demonstrate proper techniques of moving and shooting forward/backward and traverse left/right.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 5,6

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

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