DESCRIPTION:Â This 24-hour course is designed to train individuals in the use of the patrol rifle or carbine. This course will enable the first responder an option now becoming the standard in Law Enforcement. Some of the topics covered are rifle safety, marksmanship, zeroing procedures, firing positions, ballistics, reloading drills, malfunction drills, proper use of the rifle sling, basic tactics, low light engagements, and cover. Each attendee will be required to demonstrate proper usage and safe handling of the rifle.
NOTE:Â This course meets the P.O.S.T. and Penal Code requirements per Section 12020(b((1).
INSTRUCTOR: Deputy Reed has served as a Firearms Instructor for over twenty years. He is a certified NRA handgun, shotgun, rifle, submachine gun, and long-range rifle instructor. In addition to serving as the Basic Academy Range Coordinator, Deputy Reed also has responsibilities for in-service firearms training, tactical firearms training, reserve police programs, firearms instructor training, FATS/PRISM simulator training, and other Regional Training Center range programs. Deputy Reed has received extensive firearms training from some of the nations most recognized instructors and has also competed at national shooting competitions.
PREREQUISITES:Â This course has both physical and mental components that will be challenging. Students must be full-time peace officers or active duty military personnel. All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office must sign a liability waiver.
PRESENTATION HOURS:Â This is a 24-hour course that starts at 0800 on the first day of the course. The second day is a night session and will start at 1300.
CERTIFICATION: Â POST Plan IV.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:Â Each student will need the following equipment: One agency approved patrol rifle (AR-15/M-16 recommended) with sling, 600 rounds of factory ammunition for rifle, three 20/30 round magazines for the rifle, weapon mounted / handheld flashlight service handgun with duty belt, three magazines for handgun, 100 rounds factory ammunition for handgun, cleaning equipment for both weapons, 20 rounds of dummy ammunition for rifle, body armor, wrap-around eye protection, ear protection, gas mask, "BDU" type uniform and hat. Optional equipment includes Hydration system, knee and elbow pads, and sunscreen.
PAYMENT: Payment for course(s) are due on the first day of class. All payments must be made by cash or check payable to the "Alameda County Sheriff's Office." Sorry, we are unable to accept payments by credit card.
LOCATION: The course will be conducted at the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Regional Training Center, 6289 Madigan Road, Dublin, CA.
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LODGING: Reservations for lodging must be arranged by the student or his/her agency
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