MCCCD Program Description

Home and Vehicle Personal Defense

Course: AJS156

First Term: 1996 Spring

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Development of personal safety plans, confrontation avoidance, and effective self-defense tactics. Legal and safe use of firearms. Includes range practice

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the conditions which can lead to personal danger at home or in a vehicle. (I) 2. Describe the difference between cover and concealment. (I) 3. Describe the laws governing self defense at home or in a vehicle. (II, V) 4. Describe methods for prevention of a confrontation. (II, V) 5. Prepare a home response plan for personal defense. (III) 6. Prepare a response plan for personal safety and defense in a vehicle. (IV) 7. Use proper and safe procedures for entering and exiting a vehicle. (V) 8. Demonstrate safe and proficient use of firearms. (VI)
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. Introduction A. Safety at home and in a vehicle B. Mental preparation C. Deciding factors in a confrontation D. Cover versus concealment II. Personal defense at home A. Advantages and disadvantages B. Legal issues C. Prevention of a home invasion D. Methods of self defense III. Forming a response for defense at home A. Establishing defensive zones B. Response plans (house plans) C. Selecting defensive devices D. Defense tactics E. Building searches IV. Personal defense in a vehicle A. Assets and liabilities B. Safely entering and exiting the vehicle C. Prevention of a confrontation D. Legal issues V. Forming a response for defense in a vehicle A. Response plans B. Selecting defensive devices C. Tactics for personal defense VI. Firearm skills (range time) A. Basic marksmanship B. Movement C. Low and failing light

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/12/1995

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.