BOSTON — Coast Guard members from Station Point Allerton and Station Boston participated in firearms training at a range on Joint Base Cape Cod, Tuesday. Members trained with a variety of weapons. Coast Guard law enforcement crews are required to complete these courses every six months to maintain the ability to safely handle the weapons. (U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)
A Sig Sauer P229R DAK pistol rests on a table pointed downrange towards a standard paper target, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. The P229R DAK pistol was one of three weapons crews fired in order to maintain their proficiency in shooting... MORE (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)
Two Coast Guard members stand side by side firing and reloading during firearms training at Joint Base Cape Cod, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Bullet holes can be seen tightly grouped together in the center of each target... MORE (U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)
A Coast Guard member is seen firing a Sig Sauer P229R DAK pistol at an indoor range located on Joint Base Cape Cod, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Members are required to complete two timed and scored courses before being authorized to carry the pistol in the line of duty... MORE (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)
A Coast Guard member is coached prior to completing the riot shotgun course at a range on Joint Base Cape Cod, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Firearms instructors must complete four weeks of instruction in firing safety, range safety, and firearms proficiency... MORE (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)
A Coast Guard member adjusts his hearing protection prior to beginning the Coast Guard’s combat rifle course at a range on Joint Base Cape Cod, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. After completion of the course the member will be authorized to carry the M-16A2 rifle while performing Coast Guard missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)