TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 5-05-1 (continued)
i. Decocking/safety lever--Used to “safe” the weapon. When the
safety is on, the:
6. Pistol Stances
(1) Weapon will NOT fire.
(2) Hammer is released to the forward position.
a. Standing ready
(1) Face the target.
(2) Stand with body erect and balanced.
(3) Ensure your toes are pointed forward and feet are placed
____________-width apart.
(4) Place the pistol grip of the weapon on the table in front
of you. Ensure the weapon is level, pointed down range,
and in the upright position. Keep your finger ____________
the trigger.
b. Standing isosceles
7. Procedures to Load and Unload a 9mm Pistol
** WARNING ** IF SOMETHING IS DROPPED ON DECK BY YOU OR YOUR INSTRUCTOR, DO
NOT PICK IT UP!!!
a. Loading
** NOTE ** BEFORE LOADING THE PISTOL, THE DECOCKING/SAFETY LEVER SHOULD BE
IN THE DOWN POSITION INDICATING THE PISTOL IS IN A SAFE CONDITION.
(1) Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well of the
pistol until a click is heard. This ensures proper
placement of the magazine.
(2) Press down on slide stop to load first round, do not sling
shot the slide.
** THE PISTOL IS NOW LOADED!!! THE SAFETY SHOULD BE KEPT ON "SAFE" UNTIL
READY FOR USE.**
b. Unloading
(1) Magazine removal
** NOTE ** DURING UNLOADING, NEVER ALLOW FINGERS OR ANY OBJECT TO CONTACT
THE TRIGGER.
(a) Keep your weapon ____________ and pointed ____________
range at your target.
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