This course is sponsored by the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. Contact Terry Bridge of the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office for more information. (970) 986-1333
215 Rice St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Pre-requisites:
-Student must be a sworn Law Enforcement Officer
-Completed basic handgun/firearm s instructor certification
Course Description:
This 32-hour Shotgun Instructor Certification course is designed to provide law enforcement firearms instructors the necessary skill and knowledge to develop and operate a law enforcement shotgun program for their agency. Students will learn how to develop and maintain a shotgun program, operate training ranges, diagnose shooting errors then make sustainable corrections in other shooters. The student will develop and practice the ability to instruct the following:
- appropriate set up and accessories for the shotgun, weapons maintenance, fundamentals of shooting
- proper zeroing, “combat” shooting techniques
- use of various positions and cover, efficient weapons manipulation skills, malfunction clearances
- understanding wound ballistics
- understanding the use of various lethal and less lethal munitions
- tactics and techniques for fighting with the shotgun
- low light /night techniques, and use of optical sights.
Course Learning Objectives:
•Understanding the limitations and advantages of the shotgun
•Equipment Available
-Guns
-Sights
-Accessories
•Recoil Management
•Low Light/Flashlight Issues
•Maintenance
•Zeroing
•Ammunition
-Buckshot
-Slugs
-Less-Lethal
•Specialty Munitions
•Program Development
-Transition Training
-In-Service Training
-Maintenance
SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Student Must Provide:
-Shotgun w/ tactical sling /w rifle, ghost ring or electric sight
-Duty belt/holster/handgun
-Tactical vest (optional)
-Shooting mat (optional)
-Hat, ear protection, eye protection
-Binoculars or spotting scope
-Flashlight
-Ammo Count TBD
-Weapons mounted light
-Notebook and pen
The training staff is comprised of individuals who have a wealth of experience as instructor trainers and utilizing these weapons in real world situations; from police patrol duty and police special weapons teams, to military Special Operations conducted in the War on Terrorism.
Students should expect a fast paced and physically active learning environment that will include running, kneeling and quickly assuming various unique shooting positions.
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