This 32 hour Missouri POST certified course was designed with budgetary constraints in mind. This course is conducted primarily on the range not in the classroom and is centered around the pistol, shotgun and rifle. Students are taught basic, as well as advanced skill with the three weapons. The course will cover basic marksmanship as well as shooting on the move and emphasizes weapon manipulation. During the course the students will have nearly 3 full days of range time shooting from barricades as well as from and around vehicles.
SUBJECT AREAS
Subject Area - Pistol:
Proper grip, stance and trigger management
Weapon nomenclature
Fundamentals of marksmanship
Draw process
Post engagement process/scan process
Weapon manipulation stationary and moving
One hand weapon manipulation
Positions of cover
Reloading techniques and malfunction drills
Transition to secondary weapon
Multiple threat engagement
Distance shooting
Subject Areas, Shotgun:
Fighting with a shotgun
Weapon nomenclature
Fundamentals of marksmanship
Recoil management
Shooting positions
Weapon manipulation
Positions of cover
Reloading techniques and malfunction drills
Transition to secondary weapon
Multiple threat engagement
Distance shooting
Subject Areas, Rifle
Battle sight zero
Weapon nomenclature
Fundamentals of marksmanship
Shooting positions
Precision shooting
Positions of cover
Reloading techniques and malfunction drills
Transition to secondary weapon
Multiple threat engagement
Distance shooting
GEAR & AMMO REQUIREMENTS
Training/SWAT type uniform
Highest rated ballistic vest
Duty/SWAT gear
Semi-auto or revolver handgun
Duty shotgun
Patrol/tactical rifle
4-5 pistol magazines or 8 speed loaders for revolver