INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY FIREARMS NCC Continuity Clinic Module FIREARM SAFETY – 7 RULES
1. Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded 2. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction 3. Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use 4. Don’t rely on your firearm’s safety 5. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot 6. Know your target and what is beyond it 7. Always wear eye and ear protection FIREARM SAFETY VIDEO
Click here to watch the Safety Video (please watch the first 5 minutes) 3 FIREARMS
M9 pistol M16 rifle M60 machine gun
FIREARMS
M9 pistol
M9
Beretta 92F
M9
SPECS:
In service: 1985-present Manufacturer: Beretta Length: 8.5 inches Barrel length: 4.9 inches Cartridge: 9 x 19 mm Parabellum Action: Double/Single Muzzle velocity: 1250 ft/sec Effective range: 50 meters Feed system: 15 round magazine Sights: Iron sights
M9
Click here for M9 Demonstration Video
FIREARMS
M16 Rifle
M16 SPECS:
In service: 1962-present Manufacturer: Colt Length: 39.5 inches Barrel length: 20 inches Cartridge: 5.56 x 45 mm Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt Muzzle velocity: 3110 ft/sec Effective range: 600 meters Feed system: 30 round magazine Sights: Iron sights
Settings: Full auto 3-round burst Semi-automatic M16 IRON SIGHTS
M16 IRON SIGHTS
M4 CARBINE (M16 VARIANT)
• Short 14.5 inch barrel (civilian AR-15’s have 16 inch barrel) • Collapsible stock M4 CARBINE: OPTICS
• Red dot sights (e.g. EOTech 512) M4 CARBINE: OPTICS
• Scopes (e.g. Trijicon ACOG with 4x magnification) M4 IN ACTION (VIDEO)
M4 CARBINE
Click here for M4 Demonstration Video (operation, assembly, disassembly)
FIREARMS
M60 Machine Gun
M60
M60 SPECS:
In service: 1957-present Length: 43.5 inches Barrel length: 22 inches Cartridge: 7.62 x 51 mm (.308) Action: Gas operated, open bolt Muzzle velocity: 2800 ft/sec Effective range: 1100 meters Feed system: Belt with M13 links Sights: Iron sights
M60 IN ACTION (VIDEO)
COMPARISON OF AMMO AK-47 round
M4 & M16 round