Small Arms Fire Incident Management


Incident Management Guidelines

Small arms fire is the use of rifles or handguns against a target, whether a person, vehicle, or structure, presenting a personal and psychological risk to employees, as well as secondary hazards if fired within areas with highly combustible materials. The caliber and velocity of the round as well as its composition and nature will determine the level of damage this form of threat may pose to personnel or facilities. Typically smallercaliber rounds will not penetrate commercial vehicle armoring, although explosive or armorpiercing rounds will. In addition, munitions can pose an indirect threat if fired indiscriminately, or can create secondary hazards if they ignite explosive or flammable materials. Small arms fire can also present a risk in countries when the firing of weapons is associated with demonstrations or festivals, as rounds may land with sufficient force to cause injuries.
In the event of a small arms fire incident occurring, the following points should be addressed:

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