Security measures when handling weapons and ammunition

Police - the state armed executive authority. Behind every acting officer of the internal affairs bodies, a personal firearm is fixed - a pistol. For the most part, this is a widely known PM ( Makarov Pistol ), adopted in service in 1951. But before gaining access to the pistol, the employees will learn by heart the security measures when handling weapons, take a course of training shooting and pass an examination on the knowledge of the material part of the weapon and the legal basis for its use.

Who has the right to carry a gun?

Firearms are assigned to newcomers to the service by officers of internal affairs bodies who successfully passed the examination for knowledge of the material part. Everyone who uses a gun must know what parts and mechanisms it consists of, how these parts interact with each other. If necessary, the employee must be able to quickly eliminate minor problems and deal with the arisen delays in the shooting. The knowledge of the material part can depend on the life of the policeman, citizens, the safety of weapons.

In addition to the exam on mat.parti instruction is being studied, which is called "Security measures when handling weapons and ammunition." The knowledge of the instruction is assessed on a five-point scale. Only the score "excellent" provides access to the next level - training firing. The process of firing is approved by the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Only after the delivery of all three tests (material part, security measures when handling weapons, training shooting), the head of the internal affairs body fixes a personal pistol for the employee.

Training firing

Training and training shooting should be conducted with the personnel of the internal affairs body regularly, preferably at least once a week. The procedure for shooting, performing exercises on shooting from a pistol and machine, the requirements for targets and the calculation of marks for shooting are regulated by the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 1030 dsk from 2012. This order is marked "For official use" and is not freely available on the Internet.

When conducting firing, staff should ensure that security measures are strictly followed when handling weapons. The normative document states that training and training exercises on shooting can be conducted both in a closed dash, and in the open, both during daylight hours and at night. An important nuance is that for different services different exercises and weapons are provided, from which they are performed. Thus, shooting from a sniper rifle and a grenade launcher is carried out exclusively by special forces.

What is strictly forbidden to do with shooting?

Security measures when handling weapons on firing are the guarantee of productive quality work. It is compulsory to fulfill all the requirements, instructions and orders of the director of shooting, which is appointed from among the command staff. According to the documents, when conducting firing, it is strictly forbidden:

• Take a position on the firing line without a team leader;
• To open and conduct firing without a command;
• To direct weapons towards people and places in which they may be;
• Leave weapons at the firing line unattended;
• Transfer weapons to third parties;
• Continue firing with the white flag raised at the command post (with the white lamp on - in the dark);

Failure to comply with these requirements entails disciplinary liability.

Service with weapons

After the police officer received his personal pistol, he became a full-time employee of the internal affairs bodies, who can join the service as part of investigative and operational groups or for other tasks.

Demanding to comply with security measures when handling weapons and ammunition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs tries to reduce the occurrence of emergencies among personnel. Quite often young and inexperienced workers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, not realizing all seriousness of possession of a pistol, are engaged in childishness. This behavior is unacceptable. Observing safety measures when handling weapons and during shooting, experienced ATS officers set an example for young policemen, teach them how to behave correctly. The police officer is personally responsible for his weapons and for acting with him. After completing the assignment, after completing the service, the employee of the internal affairs bodies must immediately hand over his gun to the duty department of the Internal Affairs Department.

What can not be done while carrying a service with weapons?

When the service is carried out, the employee must strictly adhere to the rules for the handling of weapons. The policeman is responsible for the safety and serviceability of the service firearm. It should always be considered a loaded gun, until it is inspected and discharged. Do not clean it in unidentified places, use flammable liquids for cleaning. It is extremely dangerous to plug the barrel of the gun barrel, as this can lead to blown and broken barrel. It is unacceptable to use a pistol to intimidate anyone, even offenders. Without apparent need for that, getting a gun out of the holster is prohibited. In addition, it is forbidden to send the cartridge into the chamber (charge) and hold the finger on the trigger without the need. Such actions can lead to an accidental shot, which, in turn, is dangerous to injure a police officer or civilians. The security measures for the handling of weapons in service are spelled out in regulatory documents and are subject to careful study and impeccable implementation.

Storage and delivery of service weapons

The policeman, who is assigned a gun, is responsible for saving him when performing tasks and performing service. The rest of the time the gun is on the savings in the on-duty part of the ATS. The firearms are kept in metal safes in special rooms equipped with alarm systems.

The duty officer of the internal affairs body, at the command of the chief or his deputy, carries out the arming of the operative group. Each time, entering service, employees are given out their pistols, observing security measures when handling weapons and ammunition. The policeman checks the numbers on the parts and mechanisms of the gun, making sure that he has received his own unit of weapons.

Instead of "Makarov" they leave a special card-deputy. When the employee receives a pistol, all parts and mechanisms are inspected, their interrelation and work are checked. It is necessary to check the presence of the cartridge in the chamber, after which the control descent and fuse placement are carried out. Carefully having studied cartridges for the purpose of plaque and pollution, it is necessary immediately to eliminate them, if any are detected. Charge stores, without removing the pistol from the holster, the police officer inserts one store into the base of the handle of the pistol, and the second - into a special pocket on the holster. In short, such are the security measures when handling weapons of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation when issuing weapons.

Possible malfunctions

The pistol is a rather complex mechanism, consisting of dozens of details. It is not uncommon for a particular part to become contaminated, break down - in other words, it becomes useless.

Having studied the Makarov pistol (PM) for many years , the weapons mechanics compiled a list of the most common malfunctions and delays in shooting. Surely the most common delay in shooting is the locking of the cartridge case with the pistol shutter window. The second place is the failure of the cartridge from the store to the chamber. These problems can be eliminated by ordinary cleaning from plaque and dirt. The next item is automatic shooting - a pretty dangerous malfunction, in which the gun can shoot all eight cartridges from the store with one click on the trigger. In this case, you will not be able to repair the gun yourself. Requires a qualified repair in the workshop. By carefully observing security measures when handling PM weapons, you can avoid injuries and achieve excellent results in shooting.

Weapon Use

Police officers, according to Art. 23 of the law "On Police", have the right to use firearms:

• To protect yourself or another person from illegal encroachment, which is dangerous for life and health;
• To suppress attempts to seize weapons, police vehicles, special equipment;
• For the release of hostages;
• To detain an offender who has committed a serious crime and is trying to escape;
• To detain a person who does not comply with the lawful requirements of the police and carries out armed resistance;
• To repel attacks on the premises of organizations, individuals;
• To stop the escape from prison.

The use of weapons is provided for in that article and implies:

• Destruction of locking devices;
• Neutralizing dogs that pose a health hazard to a police officer;
• Installation of a vehicle by destroying it, if the driver poses a threat to the life and health of citizens.

Knowledge of the legal basis for the use of weapons is mandatory. Anyone who has not passed a test in this subject is not allowed to continue his service with weapons.

Responsibility for violation of rules for the handling of weapons

The safety of handling weapons must be respected by all employees without exception. From this, the health and life of people can depend. The law provides for several types of penalties for violating the rules and requirements of instructions and orders that establish security measures when handling weapons. For violations such as conducting fire without the commander of shooting, the direction of the pistol in the side of people, disciplinary sanctions are provided: warning, reprimand, severe reprimand with entering into a personal file. For violations that entailed grave consequences, such as injury or death of a person, the perpetrator is liable to criminal liability, according to the chapter of the Penal Code on crimes against life and health.

Pneumatic weapon and its operation

Today, pistols, rifles and machine guns of the pneumatic type are quite widespread. In them a projectile is a plastic or steel ball, a bullet. It is driven by compressed air, which is contained in cylinders or produced by an electric motor. Most often, these weapons are used for sports and recreational shooting. It does not do much harm to a person's health, but compliance with some security measures is still necessary. First, the weapon, even if it is pneumatic, is not a toy for children. Persons under the age of 16 should not have access to pneumatics. Secondly, when carrying out sports or recreational shooting you need to take care of eye protection. Use tactical glasses or a face mask.

Epilogue

Compliance with security measures when handling weapons and ammunition is not a whim, but a necessity that can save someone's life or health. When carrying out a service with a weapon, when receiving and handing out a service weapon, in carrying out training firing, police officers must immaculately know and comply with the requirements of security measures.