Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
ADJUS 171
Defensive Firearms and Gun Safety
ADJUS 120 and 121; no felony convictions
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
2
2
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to firearm use and safety as it relates to peace officer training. The course will
review statutes and case laws relating to the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons; legal and moral aspects of
using reasonable force; methods of arrest; proper and safe handling of lethal and non-lethal weapons; legal and
moral aspects of using weapons; and professional and personal obligation of the peace officer to society.
Felony conviction prohibits enrollment. May be repeated three times for training purposes..
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
React on an emotional level rather than an intellectual level when presented with sets of lethal and non-lethal
situations
Demonstrate by oral communication how each will arrive at analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of a situation
then through role playing with the peer group,.
To assist the student in maximum development of emotional control during periods of intense stress from
physical or emotional situations.
To provide time and place for students to interact and develop their sense of responsibility and self-confidence.
To provide the student with discretion, confidence, and manipulative skills required to safely use lethal
weapons.
To provide the student with the knowledge of handguns and their parts.
To provide the student with an understanding of ammunition.
Understanding the gun safety rules.
To teach the student the proper way to clean, maintain, and store firearms.
The proper transporting of firearms.
Understand the firearm laws of this state.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
30
30
20
20
%
%
%
%
Firearm use & operation
Shooting & Safety
Special topics
Use of force, decision making
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Demonstration
Role-playing
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Handgun Safety Certificate – Study Guide
Bill Lockyer, Attorney General
California Department of Justice
March 2003
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
2
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
40
40
20
%
%
%
%
Written exam
Practical exam
Safety
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Rick Ramos
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 2007
Revised 02/07
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit