Patrol Rifle - Basic Operator Certification Course

Description:
This course is designed to develop understanding and proficiency with a tactical carbine. Students will progress from basic handling and marksmanship skills to advanced shooting drills. This course will focus on techniques used to deploy the carbine in an urban environment. The student will develop skills that will increase their speed, accuracy, and confidence with the carbine.

Topics to be covered:

• Safety
• Characteristics and accessories
• Tactical movement
• Use of cover
• Various firing positions
• Pivots and turns
• Reloading
• Firing on the move
• Multiple threats
• Decision-making
• Reduced light threat identification
• Transition drills
• Sight Management

Equipment Required:

• Duty type, law enforcement rifle
• Rifle and pistol calibers are acceptable
• Iron sights with removable optics acceptable
• Rifle sling (required)
• Duty sidearm
• Duty belt with holster and magazine pouches
• 3 handgun magazines
• 3 rifle magazines (required 20 round capacity or more)
• Clothing suitable for all weather conditions
• Wrap around eye protection, clear lenses for night firing
• Ear protection
• Cap with brim
• Body armor
• Knee pads (strongly recommended)
• Hydration source

Ammunition Needed:

• 500 rounds of pistol ammunition
• 1,500 rounds of rifle ammunition