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Firearms Training

Performance Outcome 9.1

Inspect and clean handgun.

Training Objective Related to 9.1

1. Given written exercises, identify nomenclature of weapon (handgun).

2. Given a practical exercise, demonstrate prescribed procedure for cleaning weapon (handgun).    

Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.1.1. Identify the correct terms to identify weapons and parts of weapon (handgun).

9.1.2. Demonstrate prescribed procedure to prepare weapon for cleaning:

9.1.2.1. Remove magazine or empty cylinder.

9.1.2.2. Remove round from chamber.

9.1.2.3. Double check weapon to make sure it is empty.

9.1.3. Identify weapon cleaning equipment (handgun).

9.1.4. Demonstrate the use of weapon cleaning equipment (handgun):           

9.1.4.1. Field strip weapon

9.1.4.2. Clean components

9.1.4.3. Inspect for damage and imperfections

9.1.4.4. Lubricate

9.1.4.5. Reassemble

9.1.4.6. Safely test for proper function

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify the correct terms to identify weapon and nomenclature of weapon (handgun).

2. Demonstrate the prescribed procedures to prepare weapon for cleaning (handgun):

a. Remove magazine or empty cylinder

b. Remove round from cylinder

c. Double check weapon to make sure it is empty

d. Safety precautions                    

3. Identify weapon cleaning equipment (handgun):

a. Field strip weapon

b. Cleaning components

c. Inspect for damage and imperfections

d. Lubricate

e. Disassemble

f. Reassemble                   

Performance Outcome 9.2.

Using proper hand grip and prescribed drawing techniques using the noncustodial employee’s approved handgun and holster.

Training Objectives Related to 9.2.

1. Given a practical exercises, use a good and consistent combat grip with a safe and efficient draw from the holster following prescribed drawing techniques using the noncustodial employee’s approved handgun and holster.

Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.2.1. Draw and fire.

9.2.2. Draw to a ready position.

9.2.3. Draw to a “cover mode” simulating the covering of an offender/suspect together with the issuance of the verbal order.

9.2.4. Use standing position.

9.2.5. Use of covering and concealment while maintaining visual contact with the threat.

9.2.6. Demonstrate reloading while concentrated on the threat and not the weapon.

9.2.7. Demonstrate clearing handgun.

9.2.8. Reholster/secure weapon.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Draw and fire.

2. Draw to a ready position.

3. Draw to a “cover mode” simulating the covering of an offender and/or suspect together with the issuance of the verbal order.

4. Using standing position. 

5. Use of covering and concealment while maintaining visual contact with the threat.

6. Reloading techniques while concentrated on the threat and not the weapon.

7. Clear handgun stoppages.

a. Definitions:

1. Gripping: using sufficient strength to hold a weapon on a plane so that the projectile will travel on a line to the target.

2. Lifting: having adequate strength to lift the weapon to eye level while maintaining safe control.  

3. Range of vision: should be such that a person can focus on one object (sights) and still see an image of the target.

4. Strength: overall strength should be a minimum of being able to perform normal task without fatiguing quickly.  

5. Breathing: holding breath for a minimal time in order to complete the task of firing the weapon.

6. Cover mode: finger outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire.

8. Identify reholster/secure weapon procedures.

Performance Outcome 9.3.

Identify basic knowledge and use of handgun.

Training Objectives 9.3.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

a. Historical evolution and use

b. Cycle of operation

c.  hooting fundamentals

d. Maximum effective range

e. Proficiency

f. Marksmanship

g. Lethality

h. Statutes § 53.1-29 Code of Virginia

 Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.3.1. Identify historical evolution and use of handgun.  

9.3.2. Identify cycle of operation

9.3.3. Demonstrate shooting positions using handgun, rifle, shotgun, crowd control gun, and impact weapon 

9.3.4. Identify maximum effective range

9.3.5. Demonstrate tower and ground techniques

9.3.6. Demonstrate handling and safety measures:

9.3.6.1. Authorized weapon(s)

9.3.6.2. Authorized ammunition

9.3.6.3. Authorized impact ammunition

9.3.6.4. Loading

9.3.6.5. Unloading

9.3.6.6. Cleaning and maintenance

9.3.7. Demonstrate shooting fundamentals:

9.3.8. Demonstrate securing weapons before, during and/or after training and/or emergency incidents.

Lesson Plan Guide:  The lesson plan shall include the following:

1.  Identify the basic knowledge and use of hand gun.

2.  Identify cycle of operation.

3.  Identify and demonstrate shooting positions using handgun.

4. Demonstrate tower and ground techniques.

5. Demonstrate handling and safety measures:

a. Authorized weapon(s) and accessories

b. Authorized ammunition

c. Authorized impact ammunition:

1. Loading

2. Unloading

3. Cleaning and maintenance

4. Accountability

5. Storage

6. Range safety

6. Demonstrate shooting fundamentals.

7. Identify use of force and/or firearms procedures.

Performance Outcome 9.4.

Demonstrate clearing stoppages and safety procedures (handgun).

Training Objectives Related to 9.4.

1. Given practical exercises, demonstrate:

a. Clearing stoppages procedures

b. Safety procedures for weapons on and off the range and while on duty

Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.4.1. Demonstrate clearing stoppages.

9.4.2. Identify safety and injury prevention procedures.         

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following for handgun:

1. Identify clearing stoppages procedures.

2. Identify drills and techniques for when the trigger is pulled and the weapon does not fire.

3. Identify safe handling procedures while on the range.

4. Identify the safety procedures of weapons while on duty.

Performance Outcome 9.5.

Fire a handgun using issued equipment, authorized ammunition and accessories.

Training Objectives Related to 9.5.

1. Fire issued/approved handgun, loading device and accessories during daytime and reduced light range exercises using approved/issued holster with 70% accuracy on two of the approved courses of fire.

Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.5.1. Demonstrate dry firing and basic shooting principles.

9.5.2. Fire a minimum of 200 rounds with issued ammunition in daylight conditions using issued/ approved handgun and ammunition prior to qualification.

9.5.3. Qualify on one of the below selected courses with approved targets under daylight conditions using issued ammunition, weapon, duty belt and holster: 

9.5.3.1. DOC Double Action Course I for Semi-automatic Pistols, 60 rounds, 25, 15, 7         yards shooting.  (See Appendix A)

9.5.3.2. DOC Combat Course I for Semi-automatic Pistols, 60 rounds, 25, 15, 7, 5, 3            yards shooting (See Appendix B)

9.5.3.3. DOC Qualification Course I for Semi-automatic Pistols, 60 rounds, 25, 15, 10, 7,     5, 3 yards shooting.  (See Appendix C)   

9.5.4. Fire a minimum of 25 rounds in reduced light on a reduced light qualification course with a 70% qualification score on each course.

9.5.5. Reduced light practice and qualification courses with time limitations and distances will be established by the training academy.

            9.5.5.1. Fire from point shoulder positions.

            9.5.5.2. Fire using strong and weak hand as appropriate (standing).

            9.5.5.3. Correct any malfunctions that may occur.

Performance Outcome 9.6.

Apply the general principles of personal safety and security along with physical and mental awareness before, during, after an active shooter incident.

Training Objectives Related to 9.6.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify personal safety and security precautions along with physical and mental awareness before, during, and after an active shooter incident, have knowledge of basic first aid, and recognize signs and systems of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.6.1. Identify use of force:

9.6.1.1. § 53.1-10, § 53.1-29, Code of Virginia

9.6.2. Identify potential threats.

9.6.3. Identify personal risks.

9.6.4. Identify positive images.

9.6.5. Identify physical and mental preparation.

9.6.6. Identify behavioral health issues.

9.6.7. Identify response techniques.

Lesson Plan Guide:  The lesson plan guide will include the following:

1. Identify active shooter incident(s) and possible mental and physical related issues.

2. Identify dangerous incidents involving and/or requiring lethal use of force options.

3. Identify staff’s personal risk(s).

4. Identify officer’s attitude, demeanor, and purpose before, during, and/or after active shooter incident.

5. Identify physical and mental awareness.

6. Identify behavioral health issues pre and post to an active shooter incident.

7. Identify potential life threatening dangers to staff during a potential use of force incident.

8. Identify officer’s response techniques.

9. Identify officer’s emergency medical response techniques and first aid.

Performance Outcome 9.7.

Apply the principles of appropriate actions in situations that may include active shooters, barricade and/or hostage events, ambushes, or terrorist attacks.

Training Objectives Related to 9.7.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

a. Historical basis for active shooter events

b. Differentiate between types of active shooter situations and/or events.

c. Appropriate responses

d. Need for continued continual active shooter training

e. Threat of terrorism and response

Criteria:  The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following: 

9.7.1. Identify concepts and principles.

9.7.2. Identify appropriate responses.

9.7.3. Identify communication techniques:

9.7.3.1. Radio signal interference and overload

9.7.3.2. Personnel without radios

9.7.3.3. Noise

9.7.3.4. Verbal and non-verbal

9.7.3.5. Signals and/or link-up

9.7.4. Identify threats.

9.7.5. Identify officer safety procedures:

9.7.5.1. Prevention

9.7.5.2. Intervention

9.7.5.3. Treatment

9.7.5.4. Personal protective equipment

Lesson Plan Guide:

1. Identify communication problems. 

2. Identification and implementation of a proper and appropriate response to an active shooter situation/event.

3. Identify life threatening dangers to staff during an active shooter event/situation.

4. Identify specific medical care and rescue plans initiated during an active shooter event/situation.

5. Identify the historical basis for active shooter rapid response.        

Performance Outcome 9.8.

Identify and demonstrate the use of hearing protection; eye protection; hat; and other safety equipment.

Training Objectives Related to 9.8.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

a. Basic safety equipment while on the range

b. Consequences, hazards, injuries that may result from not using approved hearing, eye and head protection

c. Techniques to reduce personal risk and injuries

Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.8.1 Identify and use of safety equipment while on range.

9.8.2. Identify consequences, hazards, injuries that may result from not using approved hearing, eye and head protection.

9.8.3. Identify techniques to reduce personal risk and injuries while on the range.

Lesson Plan Guide:

1. Identification and implementation of approved dual hearing protection while on the range.

2. Identify unapproved and inadequate stand alone ear plugs worn while on the range.

3. Demonstration and implementation of eye protection by officer while on the range:

4. Demonstration and implementation of hat with a brim to be worn on the range:

5. Identify range safety rules and regulations.

6. Identify injury prevention and safety precautions.

Performance Outcome 9.9.

Identify and demonstrate control techniques to maintain possession of agency assigned weapon and equipment.

Training Objectives to 9.9

1. Given a practical exercise, demonstrate ability to:

a. Apply techniques to maintain possession of weapon against physically attacking inmate(s).

b. Apply techniques to subdue an attacking inmate(s).

c. Back-up/call for assistance procedures.

d. Reporting procedures.

Criteria: The noncustodial employee shall be tested on the following:

9.9.1. Techniques to maintain possession of assigned weapon against physically attacking  inmate(s)

9.9.2. Techniques how to subdue an attacking inmate(s)

9.9.3. Identify staff emergency/medical procedures for assistance.

9.9.4. Offensive active countermeasures techniques designed to disengage and/or neutralize aggressor for de-escalation

Lesson Plan Guide:

1. Identification of weapon consideration of aggressor and noncustodial employee.

2. Demonstration of weapon and equipment control by noncustodial employee.

3. Demonstration of offensive active countermeasures designed to neutralize aggressor for de-escalation of situation.

4. Demonstrate disengaging techniques.

5. Demonstration of techniques used in life and death struggle by:

a. Transition to weapon to cease aggression

b. Utilizing physical techniques to contain/control aggressor.

 

 

 

 

A

DOC DOUBLE ACTION COURSE

FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS

Targets- B-21, B-21E, B-21X, B-27, Q

60 ROUNDS, 7 - 25 YARDS

 

Qualification Score: 70%

Magazines shall be loaded to their full capacity. Range instructor shall determine when magazines will be changed.

Range Instructor to determine when to load.

PHASE 1 - 7 YARD LINE: Point shoulder position with support:  1. On command draw and fire 1 round in 2 seconds or fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds,  repeat until 6 rounds have been fired, scan and breathe.   2. On command fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds, repeat until 6 rounds have been fired, scan and breathe.  3. On command fire 6 rounds strong hand and 6 rounds weak hand in 25 seconds scan and breathe; make weapon safe and holster.

PHASE 2 -15 YARD LINE: Point Shoulder position with support:  1. On command draw and fire 1 round in 2 seconds or 2 rounds in 3 seconds, repeat until 6 rounds have been fired, scan and breathe.   2. On command fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds, repeat until 6 rounds have been fired, scan and breathe.  3. On command fire 6 rounds in 15 seconds, scan and breathe; make weapon safe and holster.

PHASE 3 - 25 YARD LINE: Point Shoulder position with support:  1. On command draw and fire 12 rounds standing strong hand, and 6 rounds standing weak hand, and until 18 rounds have been fired in 90 seconds , scan and breathe; make weapon safe and holster.  The order of position is optional with the instructor.

SCORING – B-21E-use indicated K value divided by 3 to obtain percent. B21, B21X targets - use indicated K value with a maximum 300 points divided by 3 to obtain percent. B27 target - 8,9,10,X rings = 5 points, 7 ring = 4 points, hits on silhouette = 3 points divided by 3 to obtain percent. Q target - 5 points inside the bottle, 3 points outside the bottle on the target. Divide by 3 to obtain percent.

 INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION TO USE PROPER VERBALIZATION WHEN CHALLENGING THE TARGET.

 

 

 

B

DOC COMBAT COURSE I

FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS

Targets - B21, B-21E, B21X, B27, Q

60 ROUNDS, 25 - 3 YARDS

 

Qualification Score 70%

Magazines shall be loaded to their full capacity. Range instructor shall determine when magazines will be changed.

Range Instructor to determine when to load.

PHASE 1 -  Point Shoulder position with support:  1. On command from the 25 YARD LINE draw and fire 6 rounds 10 seconds standing, using strong hand; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 2 - Point Shoulder position with support:  1. On command at the 15 YARD LINE, draw and fire 12 rounds standing 25 seconds, strong hand; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 3 - Point Shoulder position with support:  1. On command at the 7 YARD LINE, draw and fire 12 rounds strong hand 25 seconds and 6 rounds weak hand 15 seconds; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster. 

PHASE 4 - Point Shoulder position at the 5 Yard Line. On command draw and fire 12 rounds in any sequence, i.e. 1 round, 2 rounds, 3 rounds or staggered sequence (2 or 3 seconds); scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 5 - At the 3 Yard Line, two handed point shooting. On command draw and fire 12 rounds in any sequence, i.e. 1 round, 2 rounds, 3 rounds or staggered sequence (2 or 3 seconds); scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

SCORING - B-21E-use indicated K value divided by 3 to obtain percent. B21, B21X targets-use indicated K value with a maximum 300 points divided by 3 to obtain percent. B27 targets - 8, 9, 10, X rings = 5 points, 7 ring = 4 points, hits on silhouette = 3 points divided by 3 to obtain percent. Q targets - 5 points inside the bottle, 3 points outside the bottle on the target. Divide by 3 to obtain percent.

 

 INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION TO USE PROPER VERBALIZATION WHEN CHALLENGING THE TARGET.

 

 

 

C

DOC QUALIFICATION COURSE I

 FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS

 Targets-B21, B-21E, B21X, B27, Q

60 ROUNDS, 3-25 YARDS

 

Qualification Score 70%

Magazines shall be loaded to their full capacity. Range instructor shall determine when magazines will be changed.

Range Instructor to determine when to load.

25 yard line phase calls for rounds fired standing for a total of 6 rounds. Close quarter/two handed point shooting portion can be run from three yards and in, utilizing close quarter shooting techniques.

PHASE 1- At the 25 Yard Line, for a total of 6 rounds.

1.   On command, draw and fire 6 rounds from standing position; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 2- At the 15 Yard Line, for a total of 18 rounds.

1.  On command, draw and fire 2 rounds in 4 seconds (3x for total of 6 rounds) scan and breathe.

2.  On command fire 6 rounds, combat reload, then fire 6 more rounds in 25 seconds; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 3- At the 10 Yard Line, for a total of 12 rounds.

1.   On command, draw and fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds (total of six rounds), scan and breathe.

2.  On command, fire 3 rounds in 4 seconds (total of six rounds) ; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 4- At the 7 Yard Line, for a total of 12 rounds.

1.  On command, draw and fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds (total of six rounds); scan and breathe.

2. On command, draw and fire 3 rounds in 4 seconds (total of six rounds); scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 5- At the 5 Yard Line, for a total of 6 rounds.

1.  On command, draw and fire 3 rounds strong hand only, safely transfer to weak hand, then fire 3 more rounds weak hand in 15 seconds; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

PHASE 6- At the 3 Yard Line or Closer, for a total of 6 rounds.

1. On command, draw and fire using close quarter/two handed point shoot technique 2 rounds in 3 seconds; scan and breathe; make weapon safe, holster.

(Option, 1-2 steps to the rear after shooting).

SCORING-B-21E-use indicated K value divided by 3 to obtain percent. B21, B21x targets-use indicated K value with maximum 300 points divided by 3 to obtain percent. B27 target-8, 9, 10, X rings=5 points, 7 ring=4 points, hits on silhouette=3 points divided by 3 to obtain percent. Q target-5 points inside the bottle, 3 points outside the bottle on target, divide by 3 to get percent.

 

INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION WHEN TO HAVE OFFICER USE PROPER VERBALIZATION TO CHALLENGE THE TARGET.