TITLE 11
Criminal Offenses
CHAPTER 11-47
Weapons
SECTION 11-47-15.2
§ 11-47-15.2 Definitions of law
enforcement firing positions.
(a) "Barricade" means standing on both feet drawing the weapon and using the
free hand to support it, with the use of the barricade.
(b) "Crouch position" means exerted effort to reduce the size
of the body, weapon may be fired with one or two hands, the shooter may not
drop to his or her knee(s).
(c) "Kneeling" means kneeling on one knee, the other extended
towards the target. One arm may be supported on the forward knee. The weapon
may be fired with either hand and may be supported by the free hand.
(d) "Point shoulder" means a semi-crouch position with weapon
held at shoulder level.
(e) "Prone" means body extended on the ground, head towards
the target. The weapon may be supported by both hands which are extended
towards the target. The shooter shall assume this position by dropping to his
or her knees. Weapon shall be drawn while in kneeling position, free hand shall
be extended forward to support shooter as he or she continues into the prone
position.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1970, ch. 282, § 1.)
