Munitions
There are 2 type of less than lethal munitions. What are they?
Flexible and non-flexible
What is the target area for less than lethal munitions?
Legs
How do you identify a flash band round?
It is written on the side or bottom of the round.
What direction do we always keep the shotgun pointed?
Downrange
Until you are ready to fire, you should always keep your trigger finger where?
Off the trigger and alongside the shotgun.
What is an example of a flexible less lethal munition?
Bean Bag Round
Firing at the neck or head can cause death or serious physical injury? True or False
True
What part of the flashbang round can penetrate the body?
The Wad
How do we determine if the shotgun barrel is alright to shoot a bean bag round?
The "dime test". If a dime will fit down the barrel of the shotgun we can fire bean bag rounds from it. If not, do not fire a bean bag from the that shotgun.
On the range, when do you take the safety off?
When you are ready to fire the shotgun.
What is an example of a non-flexible less lethal munition?
Rubber bullet round
How do we identify a bean bag round?
It is written on the side or bottom of the round.
Where do we aim a flashbang round?
At the floor or ceiling on a 45% angle.
When shooting bean bags rounds, how do we clear the shotgun?
1. Open the slide
2. Look in the barrel on the loading end and look at the loading port to make sure they are empty.
3. Shine a flashlight down the barrel and look in the loading end of the barrel to see if the light shines through the barrel. If if does you are good.
When shooting, we are responsible for the target and what else?
Why lies beyond the target.
Which range has been determined to be the most unreliable for less than lethal rounds?
Long Range
That is why we test the less lethal munitions to determine if they work at longer distances.
The media and ACLU support the use of less lethal impact munitions especially when they are used in situations that could lethally questionable? True or False
True
Do shotgun rounds need to be registered with the ATF?
No. Less lethal rounds do not need to be registered with the ATF.
Give 3 reasons that the flashbang round if physiologically effective.
1. Load noise
2. Bright light
3. Concussion wave
When we are at the range, what are to safety items that we must wear?
Eye protection and ear protection
What are 2 ways to check the impact effectiveness of a less than lethal munition?
Metal target knock down test
Radar Gun test
Volunteer test
What are the 4 benefits of using less lethal munitions?
1. They do not need to be approved by the ATF
2. They store like regular shotgun ammo
3. They can saves lives
4. Less lawsuits
What are 3 advantages of the shotgun flashbang round over the throwable flashbang grenade?
1. The shotgun flashbang directs the concussion wave away from the shooter.
2. They are easier and quicker to use.
3. They store like regular shotgun ammo
Why do manufactures list a minimum distance on less lethal rounds?
Because using them closer than the minimum distance could cause death or serious physical injury.
When cleaning a gun, where should the ammo be stored during that time.
Separately, away from the weapon.