SCO-19 Firearms Training Handbook

We highly suggest you watch the "SCO-19: Guide to Disarming" video found below before doing any training.
Guide to Disarming

Introduction

In order to get trained for a firearm including; Glocks, Shotguns, Sub-Machine Guns and Assault Rifles. Please message an OFC+ to arrange a time/date for your training session. Or you can fill out the ‘Request Firearms Training’ form located here:

https://forms.gle/w5cjECs1bFVPRCnQ8

Depending on what training you are doing the scenarios will be altered for your needs.
- If you complete your shotgun training you may use the Remington 870
- If you complete your SMG training you may use the MP5 (You may also use a whitelisted SMG):
- If you complete your AR training you may use the M4A1, G36C or SIG MCX depending on your rank in silver command or SCO-19 (You may also use a whitelisted AR).

Rules

If you are caught using any weapon that you have not been trained for or not authorised to use you will be punished accordingly. This is also the case for training grounds; you should only carry the weapons for which you are trained.

All firearms should be treated with respect if you are caught messing around with weapons or having a “fragging mentality” you will be punished accordingly. 

You must follow the rules of engagement and trigger discipline when using firearms.

All server rules surrounding weapons, initiation and RP must be followed.

Training

SCO-19 Firearms Training consists of trigger discipline, rules of engagement and breaching. Depending on what firearm you are being trained for we will slightly alter the scenarios/situations. All phases must be completed and done properly before you are authorised to use the firearm. 

Trigger Discipline 

As an officer you must know when to shoot and where to shoot in situations. If the suspect has a melee weapon you must try and use non-lethals. If they get in a car and drive off you must validly initiate. You must only shoot tires if you are 100% certain you will not catch the vehicle. If the suspect has any form of firearm, you must approach with a lethal. An immediate threat will now be classed as someone who has discharged the firearm within the last few moments with the intention to kill officers. In some cases, the firearm does not need to be discharged to be classed as an immediate threat. For example, if someone aims at you after a valid initiation has been made.

If you arrive on scene and there is a suspect with a firearm, before anything you should request backup through your radio (Preferred SCO-19 Officers). Once your backup arrives then you may approach the suspect and proceed with the scene. 

Rules of engagement

With melee weapons you must always try to take the non-lethal approach being a baton, taser or a tackle. If a suspect attacks an officer or civilian and non-lethals aren’t an option lethals may be authorised to eliminate the threat, but should always be the last option. If a non-lethal is available, you should NOT use lethal against a non-lethal. 

If you see a suspect with a melee weapon and they do not pose a threat to you or anyone around then you must approach calmly with non-lethals and detain the suspect. 

With firearms there are different types, handguns are classed as phase 1 firearms, SMG’s and shotguns are classed as phase 2 firearms and AR’s and snipers are classed as phase 3 firearms. When firearms are on scene you must alert SCO-19, once they arrive you must approach the scene with caution.

In the case that you arrive on scene alone and the suspect flees, you should always prioritise securing the hostage rather than chasing the suspect. The life of a hostage will always be your priority.