LE Firearms Qualification & Training (1)

This  is a developmental skills course focused on the practical use of defensive firearms in a law enforcement context and a qualification event to meet the State of Ohio requirements for the annual qualification of police officers in the use of their firearms. The format will consist of the qualification course of fire for primary and secondary pistol/revolver followed by the qualification courses of fire for tactical rifle/carbine, shotgun, select fire rifle/SMG as needed. If firearms training is scheduled it will occur between the pistol/revolver qualification and the other weapon systems. The start time is fixed but the end time is variable based on qualification and training material required to complete the session(s).

PREREQUISITES: Currently active as a Peace Officer in the State of Ohio or a retired officer wishing to qualify for the purposes of LEOSA.

Points of Instruction (POI) Include:

• Firearm & equipment inspection

• Proper firearm manipulation, loading & unloading (reviewed as needed)

• Drawing from the open duty holster or concealed holster as appropriate (reviewed as needed)

• Deployment from ready and carry positions (reviewed as needed)

• Rapid or emergency reloading of the firearm (reviewed as needed)

• Immediate & Remedial Action for malfunction clearance (reviewed as needed)

• Practical pistol accuracy standards will be applied

• OPOTC Approved Pistol Qualification Course of Fire (80% or better score required to pass)

• Use of intermediate barriers and alternative firing positions (reviewed as needed and time permitting)

• Qualification for Shotgun, Tactical Rifle/Carbine, or Select Fire Rifle/SMG will occur after the pistol block (optional as needed and time permitting)

Equipment Required:

• Dress as you would for your regular duty assignment so that the training is realistic

• Modern duty pistol or revolver with duty belt & holster, 3 magazines / 2 speed loaders, and belt pouch

• Modern off-duty or secondary pistol or revolver with concealment holster (OWB, IWB, AIWB, Ankle, etc), 2 magazines or 1 speed loader / strip.

• Factory produced training ammunition matching your firearm's caliber - 150 rds pistol (25 rds for qualification), SGN & rifle ammo as needed

• Hand Held Tactical Flashlight with belt pouch or pocket clip

• Eye protection (safety glasses or poly-carbonate lenses in prescription eye ware)

• Ear protection (electronic shooting ear muffs highly suggested)

• Seasonally appropriate clothing suitable for range activities (body armor optional)

• Closed toe shoes or boots suitable for outdoor activities

• A baseball style cap or visor to help protect your face

• Water, sports drinks, & snacks to maintain yourself during moderate physical activity for the training day

• Please note that the range facility does not have running water or improved facilities, prepare accordingly

WAIVER FORM completion required for participation