Reference: 200+ page SSGT Firearms Instructor Manual Included
Prerequisite: Score 70 points firing from 25 yards on a (NRA Official 50-Yard Slow-fire Pistol Target). 10 rounds must be fired in 60 seconds from the standing unsupported position. (The ‘7’ ring on the target is 11” in diameter).
First 40-hours Course Objectives:
Objectively reasonable use of force, the effects and mitigation of survival stress, and principles of weapons applications for deadly force encounters.
Fundamentals of Marksmanship and professional weapon’s handling -safety.
Drawing of the pistol from the duty holster and presentation.
Weapon’s handling for running, kneeling, and prone shooting.
Sight alinement with iron sights and Red Dot sight / adjustment procedures.
Speed and reduced capacity magazines changes with handguns.
Malfunctions and Immediate Action Drills for handguns / Recoil Management
Drills, scoring, qualifications, and developing a course of fire.
Instructor development, coaching, and diagnosing shooter errors.
Second 40-hour Course Objectives:
Critical Task Evaluations (CTE).
Overhand, Underhand, Transition and Retention grips, Grounded Firing / 360
Use of Cover (Static and Moving) Threshold Drills
Shooting, Moving, and Communicating drills.
Weapons Applications for Tandem Search Tactics.
Bullet Performance on Vehicles / Use of Cover on Vehicles.
Problem Solving / Isolation Drill Development
Shooting Tests, Teach Backs, Written Test, Critiques, Certificates.
Equipment Needed:
·Tactical Gear – pistol, holster and 3 magazines and magazine pouches
·Protection for eyes and ears
·Ammo –1,200 rounds of pistol ammunition
(Factory loaded ammunition only)
(No re-loaded ammunition allowed)
·Water
·Inclement weather gear
