This course will allow the student to apply as an armed security officer through the state of Washington.

 

Previous Unarmed Training required.

 

        What will be covered:

 I. Sound judgment and preparedness

    a. Purpose of private security firearms training

    b. Important responsibilities for the armed security professional.

    c. Varieties of preparedness

    d. Elements of a decision to use deadly force 

II. Use of force

    a. The differences between law enforcement “duty to act” and private security

    b. How you may become the “aggressor”

    c. Your responsibilities after using deadly force.

    d. Criminal penalties for unlawful use of force

    e. Elements of shooting decisions.

    f. Importance of verbal identification and commands

    g. Elements of decision-making training

    h. Three conditions which must exist to justify the use of deadly force\

    i. Shooting decision scenarios

III. Ammunition

    a. Components of a cartridge

    b. Basis for ammunition performance

    c. Causes for defective ammunition

    d. Proper range procedure for dealing with defective ammunition

    e. Hazards of using reloaded ammunition on duty

    f. Why it is desirable to test fire duty ammunition

    g. Identify external ballistics

    h. Identify the correct ammunition for your weapon.

IV. Nomenclature and inspection of handguns

    a. Basic components of a revolver/semi-auto

    b. Differences between single and double action

    c. Correct methods for lowering a cocked hammer

    d. Correct methods for loading/unloading revolver/semi-auto

V. Care and cleaning of handguns

    a. Reasons for proper care and cleaning

    b. Proper cleaning procedures

VI. Basics of marksmanship

    a. Proper grip

    b. Proper trigger control

   c. Proper sighting

    d. Proper stance

    e. Proper breathing

    f. Gun handling skills

VII. Handgun safety

    a. Four basic safety rules

    b. Safety rules that apply while cleaning your weapon

    c. Safety rules that apply at home

VIII.. Tactical Safety

    a. Low ready position

    b. Good sense tactics for the use of a firearm

This course adheres strictly to the CJTC Curriculum.

 

 

Armed officer Course cost:         $145.00 per student

 

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