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Tactical

➤ Demonstrate two exercises used to increase hand
Firearms for Female Offi cers and arm strength.
➤ Demonstrate length of pull as it applies to a shotgun.

Methodologies
This course employs lecture, discussion, demonstrations
Who Should Attend and practical exercises.
Any female offi cer interested in becoming more profi cient
with their service fi rearm while learning concepts of Course Requirement
ergonomics as it affects fi rearms training, learning the Attendance is required for all class and range sessions.
fundamentals of shooting and learning conditioning
exercises to increase hand and arm strength. Special Concerns
Students should bring comfortable and practical clothing
Course Goal for outside training, rain protective clothing, service
To provide the information and skills necessary to handgun, shotgun, duty belt and holster, cleaning
effectively and effi ciently utilize the service weapons and equipment, fl ashlight, 400 rounds of handgun ammunition,
support equipment. 25 rounds of birdshot for the police shotgun, and 20
rounds of rifl e ammunition if bringing a rifl e. Hearing
Course Objectives protection, eye protection and a billed cap are required for
The student will be able to: all range activities.
➤ Demonstrate the proper method used to grip the
service handgun. Course Coordinator Length of Course
➤ Defi ne ergonomics and explain the application to Chad Thompson Three days (24 hours)
fi rearms training.

➤ Describe the role of both the sniper and observer.
Law Enforcement Sniper Course ➤ Safely and accurately fi re and operate the police
sniper rifl e.

Methodologies
This course employs lecture, discussion and practical
Who Should Attend exercises.
Individuals assigned the role of a precision marksman
utilizing an optically assisted high-power rifl e. Course Requirements
Attendance is required for all class and range sessions.
Course Goal Students will be required to pass a written comprehensive
To provide the information and skills necessary for a examination with a score of 70% and pass a single shot
law enforcement offi cer assigned to the duties of sniper/ qualifi cation course of fi re.
countersniper to effectively and effi ciently fulfi ll those
duties. Special Concerns
Students will bring comfortable and practical clothing for
Course Objectives outside training and rain protection. Students will need
The student will be able to: a high-power rifl e with scope, 250 rounds of service
➤ Describe the proper method for cleaning the sniper ammunition, binoculars and cleaning equipment. A
rifl e and scope. spotting scope and shooter’s mat should be brought if
➤ Describe three types of ballistics. available.
➤ Discuss the effects of temperature on ammunition.
➤ Estimate range using the Range Estimation Formula. Course Coordinator Length of Course
➤ List the four factors common to all shooting positions. Chad Thompson Five days (36 hours)
➤ Explain the purpose of the data book and log
appropriate entries.

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