NCJ Number
85223
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 30 Issue: 9 Dated: (September 1982) Pages: 16-24,27-29,31-32,36-39,41-49,51-53
Editor(s)
B W Cameron
Date Published
1982
Length
30 pages
Annotation
The issue includes articles on firearms, particularly handguns, training for small police departments and discusses close combat shooting, police impact weapons policies, and choosing a sidearm for security officers. The Smith and Wesson M25-5 .45 Colt and the Seecamp Double Action 25 ACP Pistol are described.
Abstract
Police recruits should learn how to handle a shotgun only after they have mastered their sidearms. They should be taught how to fire and handle the weapon safely, the pattern size of buckshot, and the types of shotguns suitable for law enforcement. The combat stress-controlled firearms training course described is geared for officers of small departments carrying on-duty .38 or .357 revolvers. It emphasizes instinct and stress shooting and employs simulated crisis decisions. The handgun qualification course for small departments is designed to stand up in court and uses various movable targets. Another article describes a combat shooting techniques for shooters whose hands and shoulders are not as strong as the average male police officer. The Smith and Wesson Colt is viewed as a variable alternative to the .38 Special and the .357 Magnum, and the revolver is seen as a more comfortable weapon for officers than an automatic. The Seecamp Pistol is a good weapon to have as a surprise backup; the mechanics of handling the weapon are described. The .38 Special is the best weapon for security officers. Photographs accompany most articles.