Standard Operating Procedures

DOE-STD-1091-96

firearm in the teaching environment; range safety procedures and

demonstration of safe firing techniques on the range; dry firing techniques

and hazards associated with dry firing; handling of misfires; as applicable,

instructions on the hazards associated with the impact of bullets and other

projectiles on nuclear explosives, nuclear weapons, explosives, and other

possible items that could result in a significant release of energy or toxic

substances; detailed procedures on clearing, handling of malfunctions, in-

specting, cleaning, loading, unloading, and other specific tasks related to

each firearm for which the student receives training. This may include in-

struction and practice in assembly/disassembly but shall not include repair,

modification, or replacement of parts; and, details of firearms accidents and

how they could have been prevented.

Four General Firearms Safety Rules: all firearms are always loaded; never

point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy; keep your finger off

the trigger until your sights are on the target; and, be sure of your target.

The Office of Safeguards and Security, with the assistance of impacted

Headquarters and Operations Offices, shall publish standard DOE training

programs for firearms being used at the various sites. Such training programs

shall contain attachments of specific site developed firing range and on-duty

(off-duty when applicable) safety information and shall incorporate those

sections of the manufacturer's operating manuals that are necessary for the

safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of specific firearms.

During firearms training, all personnel shall have access to an instruction man-

ual for each type of firearm with which they may be armed while on duty and

shall demonstrate both technical and practical knowledge of the contents of

the manual governing the safe use of that firearm.

Training records for personnel authorized to carry firearms shall be available

for review by appropriate safety and security personnel.