§ 11-47-15.2 - Definitions of law enforcement firing positions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 11-47-15.2

   § 11-47-15.2  Definitions of lawenforcement firing positions. – (a) "Barricade" means standing on both feet drawing the weapon and using thefree hand to support it, with the use of the barricade.

   (b) "Crouch position" means exerted effort to reduce the sizeof the body, weapon may be fired with one or two hands, the shooter may notdrop to his or her knee(s).

   (c) "Kneeling" means kneeling on one knee, the other extendedtowards the target. One arm may be supported on the forward knee. The weaponmay be fired with either hand and may be supported by the free hand.

   (d) "Point shoulder" means a semi-crouch position with weaponheld at shoulder level.

   (e) "Prone" means body extended on the ground, head towardsthe target. The weapon may be supported by both hands which are extendedtowards the target. The shooter shall assume this position by dropping to hisor her knees. Weapon shall be drawn while in kneeling position, free hand shallbe extended forward to support shooter as he or she continues into the proneposition.