*A copy of the certification must accompany the school application for the Tactical Shooting School. In addition to the above mentioned equipment, the following is ALSO necessary for this school:

• Duty type law enforcement long gun - A patrol rifle (pistol or .223/5.56 Nato) caliber or 12 gauge shotgun, iron sights preferred, with a sling. (Note: a shotgun will be required to fire slugs only during this school.).
• A minimum of 3 long gun magazines, (capable of holding a minimum of 20 rounds) where appropriate.
• Secondary/Back-up and/or Off-duty Handgun - A secondary or off duty type handgun capable of being carried in a concealed location with an appropriate holster. Handgun may be a revolver, or other semi-automatic. Holster for off-duty handgun drills may be IWB, ankle, paddle, fanny-pack, or other suitable concealed carry holster. Holster for back-up handgun drills should be of the same type actually used on the street.
• At least one magazine pouch and 3 magazines or speedloaders for this firearm are required. Duty belt and equipment are NOT suitable for back-up and off-duty exercises.
• 800 rounds of primary duty pistol ammunition
• 800 rounds of long gun ammunition (if using a shotgun then slugs are required)
• 50 rounds for the back-up/off-duty handgun.
• An old shirt or T-shirt that may be used on a target for practical exercises.
• A cover garment or vest for concealed carry range exercises.

Tactical Shotgun Instructor
The shotgun is one of the most underutilized tools available to officers because their training has failed to instill confidence in their abilities and eliminate the hesitation they have towards firing the shotgun. This school begins with a focus on the fundamentals of both pump and semi-automatic shotguns, ammunition, combat firing techniques, and the shotgun as a multi-purpose launching platform. Advanced range work includes moving targets, firing on the move, multiple threats, decision-making, select loading, speed reloading techniques, transitioning to handgun, one-hand malfunction clearing, identifying threats and firing in reduced light conditions. Students design a tactical course of fire and are responsible for developing a lesson plan and running fellow students through their course at the end of the week.(Officers must have successfully completed a law enforcement firearm instructor school that included general methods of instruction prior to attending this school. This is an advanced tactical shooting instructor school, and is not to be considered a basic shooting or methods of firearm instruction school.) In addition to the above mentioned equipment, the following are ALSO necessary for this school:

• Duty-type, law enforcement 12 gauge pump or semi-auto police shotgun equipped with a sling.
• 100 rounds of 12 gauge slug.
• 100 rounds of 12 gauge 00 buckshot.
• 500 rounds of birdshot (#6, #8 or #9).
• 100 rounds of duty or training handgun ammunition.

Patrol Rifle Instructor
This school centers on the patrol rifle for officers using iron sights or optics (which must be removed for zeroing exercises). The classroom portion informs students how to teach basic fundamentals of rifle marksmanship and handling, how to zero iron-sighted rifles, and discusses zeroing policy and liability concerns. Range work quickly moves from basic marksmanship to tactical movement, use of cover, various firing positions, pivots and turns, use of the safety circle concept, reloading under stress, firing on the move, multiple threats, decision-making, and reduced light threat identification and firing. Students design a tactical course of fire and are responsible for developing a lesson plan and running fellow students through their course at the end of the week. (Officers attending this class are expected to be capable of firing 6 inch groups with a rifle at 50 yards from the prone, sitting, kneeling and standing positions, and possess the ability to make accurate rifle sight adjustments, field strip, reassemble, load and unload their respective rifles, prior to arrival. THIS is not a basic operator school.) In addition to the above mentioned equipment, the following are ALSO necessary for this school:

• Duty-type, law enforcement patrol rifle, (rifle or pistol caliber is acceptable), equipped with a sling.
• At least three rifle magazines with a capacity of 20 rounds or more.
• 1,200 rounds of duty or training rifle ammunition.
• 100 rounds of duty or training handgun ammunition.
• Waterproof ground cover for prone zeroing exercises.

Select-Fire Instructor
This school is designed for the select-fire firearm with full-automatic capability and applies to both submachine guns and rifles. Classroom presentations cover how to teach basic fundamentals of marksmanship, handling, zeroing, practical range drill development, and liability issues. Range work covers marksmanship, operating techniques, use of cover, various firing positions, pivots and turns, use of the safety circle concept, reloading under stress, firing on the move, multiple threats, decision-making, reduced light threat identification and firing, semi-automatic, burst and automatic firing trigger control, and handgun transition techniques. Students design a tactical course of fire and are responsible for developing a lesson plan and running fellow students through their course at the end of the week. In addition to the above mentioned equipment, the following are ALSO necessary for this school:

• Duty-type, law enforcement select-fire rifle or submachine gun capable of being fired single shot and full-auto, equipped with a sling.
• At least three magazines with a capacity of 20 rounds or more.
• 1,500 rounds of duty or training rifle ammunition.
• 100 rounds of duty or training handgun ammunition.

Precision (Scoped) Rifle Instructor
This school increases the abilities and knowledge of law enforcement firearm instructors involved in teaching long-range scoped rifle programs. Classroom presentations cover long-range rifle marksmanship fundamentals, tactical rifle handling, rifle shooting positions, zeroing a scoped rifle, the tactical use of cover and concealment, conducting practical long-range rifle range training, ammunition and equipment, use of trajectory charts and rifle data books, range estimation, and reduced light training. Range work includes zeroing, position work, precision single shots, rapid loading and firing, various support firing positions, multiple targets, angle firing, reduced light firing, firing from cover, handgun transition and threat identification. Students design a tactical course of fire and are responsible for developing a lesson plan and running fellow students through their course at the end of the week. (Officers must have successfully completed a recognized law enforcement firearm instructor school that included general methods of instruction prior to attending this school. Prospective students should be capable of shooting consistent 1 groups at 100 yards from a prone position, and must possess the knowledge and ability to make accurate rifle scope adjustments, field strip, reassemble, load and unload the rifle prior to attending this school.) In addition to the above mentioned equipment, the following is ALSO necessary for this school:

• Duty-type, law enforcement optically-sighted, bolt or semi-automatic rifle, caliber .223 or larger, equipped with a sling, and capable of holding at least four rounds within the rifle's integral or detachable box magazine. The rifle, ammunition, optical sight and shooter combination should be capable of consistently firing a five shot group not larger than one and one-half inches at 100 yards from a prone firing position.
• The optical sight should be of the silhouette target-type, equipped with micrometer scale and turret-type elevation and windage adjustment knobs which can be turned with the fingers and have both tactile and audible click adjustments. Standard hunting-type optical sights, (coin or screwdriver adjustments), are not suitable for this school. A duplex-type or Mil-dot reticle is recommended.
• 500 rounds of duty or training rifle ammunition.
• 50 rounds of duty or training handgun ammunition.
• Bipod and/or sandbags.
• Tripod mounted spotting scope and/or binoculars.
• Cleaning equipment (rifles will be cleaned frequently during the school).
• Waterproof ground cover or shooting mat.