Home VHS: Basic Gun Handling (Officer Use Only)

Did you know that despite movie depictions of gun-loving police officers...

...approximately 75%% of officers never fire their weapon in the line of duty?

But that doesn't mean they shouldn't be prepared to do so...

...as skilfully, and as efficiently as possible.

I'm Ron Carafe, former captain in the San Francisco Police Department...

...and today I'm going to show you the basics of handling firearms.

The M36 .38 Special revolver is a common and reliable sidearm.

Unlike magazine-based weapons, revolvers are far less likely to jam.

The M36 is light and easy to handle even for an amateur.

Let's fire a few rounds. Align the sight with the target, and squeeze the trigger...

*gunshots*

Reloading a revolver is slower than using a magazine, but the sound is much more satisfying...

The M9 pistol is a magazine-fed weapon that fires 9mm rounds.

Remember to rack your M9 before firing.

*gunshots*

The M625 is a meatier revolver chambered in .45.

The increased recoil means you'll have to be ready for the kick to your arm.

*gunshots*

Finally, hope you never come up against these. A D-E pistol and a .44 Magnum.

Let's fire them both together while diving through the air...

*screaming, extremely loud gunshots*

That was for demonstration purposes only. Do not try this in the line of duty.