MCCCD Program Description

Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit

Course: AJS151AA

First Term: 2006 Summer I

Lec + Lab 0.5 Credit(s) 0.5 Period(s) 0.5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: A course meeting the requirements of the State of Arizona for issuance of a concealed weapon permit, including the responsibilities of the firearm owner regarding safety, legal aspects of using force and a demonstration of proficiency

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the elements of the four basic firearm safety rules. (I) 2. Describe the elements needed for a citizen to use deadly force in defense of themselves or others. (II) 3. Describe the elements of the various levels of mental conditioning. (III) 4. Demonstrate proficiency by firing a passing score on a course designated by the State of Arizona. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Four basic safety rules A. All firearms are always loaded B. Always point firearms in a safe direction C. Keep your finger off the trigger until on target and have decided to fire D. Be sure of your target and surroundings II. Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 A. A reasonable person must believe the force used was justified given the same circumstances B. Four prong test 1. Immediate threat 2. Of death or great bodily harm 3. To themselves or another person 4. Coupled with the means to complete the threat III. Mental Conditioning color code. A. White - Relaxed, unaware B. Yellow - General awareness of surroundings C. Orange - Specific threat/awareness D. Fight imminent IV. Firing Range A. Elements of basic marksmanship B. Range rules C. Qualification

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/2006

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