Weapons Handling Notes

Weapons Handling Notes

SECONDARY 2 LIVE SHOOT

To be able to particpate in the Live Shoot (at Secondary 2 level), each individual cadet must attend at least 2 dry practises.

• Cadets go for their dry practices at Changi NPC. They learn how to hold the revolver properly, learn how to aim, the safety precautions and any other aspects of the revolver as well.

SECONDARY 3 CLASSIFICATION SHOOT

To be able to particpate in the Marksmanship Proficiency Test held at NPCC HQ annually, each individual cadet have to attend at least 1 live shoot and 2 dry practises (these do not included the ones that you have attended for your Live Shoot).

• Cadets are given 12 rounds and 6 rounds at a distance of 9m and 12m respectively away from the target.
  
• Targets are designed as inner and outer frames. 5 marks will be awarded for shots landing in the inner frame whereas 3 marks will be awarded for shots landing in the outer frame. In any case, whereby the shots are at the boundary or on the line between the two frames, the lower mark will be awarded instead.
  
• To qualify for the Marksmanship Proficiency Badge, cadets are to obtain a minimum score of 65 marks out of 90 marks (i.e. above 70%).

0.22 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER

INTRODUCTION

The .22" S&W Spl. revolver is one of the standard weapons of cadets from the National Police Cadet Corps uses or are trained. This revolver uses the .22" Spl ammunition. It has 6 chambers and can fire 6 shot before reloading is necessary. It can fire either in single or double action.

 

OPERATIONS

1. Single-Action Firing
   • When the hammer is pulled back with the thumb to its full extend, the bent of the trigger is engaged with the front end of the lower part of the hammer, this action also revolves the cylinder the distance of one chamber. It also tensions the mainspring.
   • Pressing the trigger releases the bent of the trigger from the bent of the hammer and permits the hammer to be driven forward under tension of the mainspring.
   • The rebound slide permits the hammer to full and strike the cartridge.

2. Double-Action Firing

   • When the trigger is pressed, its upper edge engages the rear and lifts the hammer until the bent of the trigger come in contact with the bent of the hammer. The hammer continues to rise until it is almost in full cock position when it disengages from the trigger and falls under the pressure of the mainspring.
   • As the trigger goes back, the hammer falls forward its either distance and fire the cartridge in the chambers.
   • This action also rotates the cylinder from right to left the distance of one chamber for each pull of the trigger.
     
     

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SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS

All safety rules and regulations must be strictly adhered to and enforced. They must be exercise to the maximum alertness and caution in the range. Firearm safety rules have been made so that the revolver handling can be safe. Safety rules in themselves never prevent accident and also are not safe until one applies them safely. Furthermore, safety rules are never safe unless they're practiced. It is actually the practice of safety rules to the point where they become automatic that prevent accidents. The safety rules and regulations are as follows:

(A) General Rules

• Treat all revolvers as though they are loaded
• Never point a firearm at anyone or anything unless you are about to shoot the target.
• Fingers off the trigger gaurd unless you are about to shoot the target.
  
  

(B) Specific Rules

1. Strictest discipline must be maintained. Careless cannot and will not be tolerated during firearms training.
2. Never draw or pick up a revolver at the firing point line unless instructed to do so.
3. Never give or take a firearm from anyone unless the cylinder is open.
4. Immediately on picking up a firearm, open the cylinder and check to see that it is unloaded; check it again.
5. Never anticipate a command.
6. Be sure that there is no obstruction in the barrel before loading.
7. After taking up position at firing point, load and unload only after the command is given.
8. When loading and unloading the revolver, the muzzle must be pointed down to the range at an angle of 45° facing the target.
9. Never let the hammer of the revolver down on a line cartridge without placing the thumb in front of the hammer when releasing the trigger.
10. Never insert your finger into the trigger guard unless you are ready to shoot.
11. No talking, joking, laughing or engage in conversion of any kind is permitted at or near the firing point or between shooters at the firing line.
12. Never permit the muzzle of the firearm to touch the ground.
13. Never fire a succeeding shot after a multifunction without first unloading and checking the barrel for obstruction.
14. Never leave the firing point without first unloading your firearm.
15. Never go in front of the line until the firing line has been cleared and command is given to go forward.
16. Never carry a loaded firearm in the range except at the firing line.
17. Never 'dry' fire in the range except under the supervision of an instructor.
18. Shooters waiting their turns should remain outside the range and remain quiet.
19. No person other than the Range Officer/Firearm Instructors is permitted in the range when live firing is in progress.
20. Unlawful possession of ammunition is a very serious offence punishable with 10 years of imprisonment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Just like safety rules, all precautions must be strictly adhered to and enforced. This is to prevent any mishaps or injury during 'live shoot'. Note that the red flag must be hoisted in front or at the rear or the range to warn the people in the vicinity of the danger.

1. Raising up or lowering down of the revolver must be of the shortest way out towards the target and the shortest way down.
   
   
2. Should there be a malfunction of the revolver, do not panic! Shooters should take the following steps:
   Step 1: Index finger out of trigger guard.
   Step 2: Bring the revolver to 45°.
   Step 3: Raise up the non-shooting hand.
   Step 4: Don't turn around. Keep looking straight at the target.
   Step 5: Wait for help.
   
   
3. S-lience in the range
   A-im your revolver at the target.
   F-inger outside trigger guard when loading or unloading your revolver.
   E-nsure to raise your non-shooting hand when the revolver is jammed.
   
   
4. Personal Hygiene
   1. Wear proper hearing protection. Repeated exposure to gunfire can damage hearing.
   2. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from splinters and minute particles.
   3. Bathe thoroughly to wash away any residue of lead and gun-powder on your body.

RANGE PROCEDURES & WORDS OF COMMMANDS

All words of command in the range will be in English. Commands such as 'Load', 'Fire', 'Unload' and 'Reload' are to be given clearly and deliberately by the Range Conducting Officer to ensure that shooters and Range Officers have heard and understood.

Sequence	Command	Action
1	"Shooters, to the firing point of 9/12 or 10/15 metres... UP!"	The waiting detail will immediately come to attention and march to the specified firing point. On reaching the firing point, they will adjust their adjustment with their respective targets and bring their wooden stand (rostrum) close to their right hand side in front of the firing line.
2	"Shooters, pick up revolver."	The shooter will adopt the attention position; wear the ear muffles before picking up the revolver from the wooden stands with their right side. The shooters will then adopt the stand-at-ease position and ensure that the muzzle of the revolver is pointed towards the direction of the target area at an angle of 45°.
3	"Shooters, Load and Ready."	The shooters will adopt attention position and transfer the revolver to the left hand and at belt level; ensuring that the muzzle is pointing at an angle of 45° towards target area and begin loading. With the revolver still in the left hand, press the thumbpiece with your thumb and push the cylinder down to the left. With the muzzle facing the ground, start loading. When pushing the cylinder back after loading, ensure that there is a click sound. When loading is completed, ensure a firm grip on the revolver with the trigger finger outside the trigger guard. Finally, adopt the parallel stance or position, aim to recheck the alignment with the target and lower the revolver 45° to indicate readiness to fire. DO NOT FIRE YET!
4	“Shooters, 8 rounds, FIRE!"	The shooters will raise their revolver, aim at the targets (rear sight in between foresight in line with the target), squeeze the trigger and start firing. When they have finished all their rounds in the first loading, they will bring down their revolvers to unload and reload to continue to fire off the number of rounds specified in the command. After having expended all rounds, they will remove their finger from the trigger guard and lower the revolver ensuring the muzzles are pointing to the target area at an angle of 45° and wait for the next command.
5	"Shooters, Unload, Reload, and Ready”	Shooters will reload and adopt the stand-at-ease position and ensure that the muzzle of the revolver is pointed towards the direction of the target area at an angle of 45°.
6	“Shooters, 8 rounds, FIRE!"	The shooters will raise their revolver, aim at the targets (rear sight in between foresight in line with the target), squeeze the trigger and start firing. When they have finished all their rounds in the first loading, they will bring down their revolvers to unload and reload to continue to fire off the number of rounds specified in the command. After having expended all rounds, they will remove their finger from the trigger guard and lower the revolver ensuring the muzzles are pointing to the target area at an angle of 45° and wait for the next command.
7	“Shooters, Unload and show Clear”	Show Clear The shooters will come to attention, break open the revolver, eject the empty casings from the chambers by pressing the extractor rod and raise the revolver above their left shoulder to indicate that the gun is clear. Report Clear The shooters will come to attention., break open the revolver, eject the empty casings from the chambers by pressing the extractor rod and raise the revolver above their left shoulder and report clear starting from target 1 to 10 before laving the range.

SHOOTING TIPS

1. STANCE:
   • Position of the legs should be parallel with the shooting line.
   • Legs should be as broad as the shoulders.


2. HOLDING:
   Hold the revolver. Do not GRIP It!
3. BREATHING:
   Bringing up the revolver, breathe in. While putting down the revolver to aim, breathe out gently. By the time you finish breathing, the revolver should be already aiming at the target already.
4. AIMING:
   • Right-hander, use left eye to aim and vice versa.
   • The top of the FRONT SIGHT must be level with the top of the REAR SIGHT.
   • Aim at a bit below the place where the bullet should hit.
   • Target blur, sight must be sharp.

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