Training begins on new pistols at HMS Raleigh

Sailors preparing for operations have been trained to use the new Glock 17 pistol during a training course run at HMS Raleigh s Military Training Unit. The new pistol replaced the Browning as the pistol of choice in all three Services earlier this year. During the first Glock course held at HMS Raleigh, a group of 17 sailors were taught how to safely fire and maintain the pistol over three days. The course culminated in a formal assessment to ensure that each sailor could use the weapon competently and accu