Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 03-2-504A Safety Evaluation of Small Arms and Medium Caliber Weapons

Abstract

This TOP contains a compilation of procedures for safety testing of small arms weapons including hand and shoulder weapons, machineguns, and medium caliber weapons up to 50 mm. The test procedures serve as a guide to help standardize testing and to specify tests commonly used to identify and assess safety hazards associated with the use of small arms. The procedures concentrate on those recommended for Safety Release Recommendations and Safety Confirmation Recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 29, 2013
Accession Number
ADA587409

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Climate Change
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • High Pressure
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Public Health
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Small Arms
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Weapons

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering