POST# 10532
September 6-10, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with an evening shoot
DEADLINE: August 30, 2024
This course covers pistol and shotgun training. Participants should have an advanced working knowledge of weapons used and must pass an initial qualification course with a score of at least 80% on the first day of training to continue the course. Students must pass a written examination and shoot a qualification score of at least 90% to successfully complete the course. This is not a beginner’s course. Topics include range management; lead and hearing safety; range safety; and analysis and correction of shooter problems. You will learn the skills necessary to be a firearms instructor and instruct for your department. This is also an approved course necessary to be licensed as a firearms specialist through POST. You should already possess an excellent mastery of safe weapons handling skills and be physically capable of performing police combat shooting courses. This course is not designed to teach you how to shoot but is designed to teach you how to instruct others to shoot as a law enforcement professional. This will be a fast-paced course that will require study and preparation outside the classroom.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students must be a licensed Peace Officer or employed in the law enforcement field (per-approval required); already trained and qualified in pistol and shotgun.
AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS:
Piston Runds:
• 1000 Target for your weapon
• 100 .38 special
Shotgun 12 Ga. Rounds:
• 100 Birdshot
• 50 Slugs (Flight Asst LE Recommended)
• 50 Buckshot (LE Recommended)
NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this program, class size is limited to 20, with a minimum of 8. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Jeanne Merritt, [email protected], 573-529-6900
*No refund for class if not attended. 50% refund if canceled 48 hours before class starts.
