Chapter 2: Weapons Handling

Safety Rules 2-1
Weapons Conditions 2-2
Determining a Weapon’s Condition 2-2
Checking the Round Indicator 2-2
Conducting a Chamber Check 2-2
Weapons Commands 2-3
Loading the Pistol 2-4
Making the Pistol Ready 2-5
Fire 2-5
Cease Fire 2-6
Unloading the Pistol 2-6
Unloading and Showing the Pistol Clear 2-7
Emptying the Magazine 2-7
Filling the Magazine 2-7
Reloading the Pistol 2-8
Dry Reload 2-8
Condition 1 Reload 2-11
Reloading Considerations 2-12
Remedial Action 2-13
Stoppage 2-13
Malfunction 2-13
Remedial Action 2-13
Audible Pop or Reduced Recoil 2-14
Weapons Carries 2-15
Alert 2-15
Ready 2-16
Weapons Transports 2-16
Holster Transport 2-16
Administrative Transport 2-17
Combat Mindset 2-17
Physical and Mental Preparation 2-18
Threat Levels 2-18
Transferring the Pistol 2-19
Show Clear Transfer 2-19
Condition Unknown Transfer 2-20