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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 <br />PAGE 5 <br />F.XHIRIT A <br />FIREARMS SAFETY <br />Safety in the use and possession of firearms is a subject, which must be constantly readdressed. <br />The purpose of this course is to act as a refresher for all of us. <br />I. Firearms safety while on duty and while carrying a weapon off -duty. <br />A. Always keep your weapon clean and properly lubricated. (Refer to owner's manual or <br />seek advice from a range officer or dept. armorer.) <br />B. Always have fresh duty ammunition in both your weapon and extra magazines. <br />1. NEVER carry ammunition, which is corroded, dented or in any way damaged. <br />2. NEVER use ammunition, which is old or non -issued in your duty weapon. <br />3. Make sure you have the correct ammunition for your firearm. Just because it <br />fit, does not mean it will function in the weapon. (Le..22 cal / .25 cal; .380auto / <br />9mm; 12ga. / 16ga.; ECT.) <br />C. It is highly recommended that RELOADS not be used in semi -auto weapons. <br />1. Casing fatigue. <br />a. Every time a cartridge is fired, the casing expands and needs to be <br />resized. This causes thinning of the case walls. <br />b. 9mm ammunitions are usually loaded to high pressures and casing <br />fatigue may cause a dangerous condition. <br />2. Improper powder charges. <br />a. Too weak of a charge may cause the bullet to become lodged in the <br />barrel, or may not cycle the slide fully. <br />b. Too powerful of a charge may damage weapon and cause serious injury <br />3. High primers. <br />a. Primers may not be seated fully and could cause feed jams. <br />4. Poor crimping. <br />a. Bullet could be off center, seated too deep or not deep enough. <br />5. Foreign matter. <br />