Where conflicts between nra rules and wpfgf rules occur i. This course is best run using steel reactive targets like the pepper popper with a 8 center. In ppc, the shooter does not walk or run with the firearm. Coast guard marksmanship qualification course the coast guard is unique in that you dont have to pass the weapons firing course in order to graduate from their basic training program. The number of orientation courses practice of fire assigned fics toward satisfying the standard is left to the instructors discretion. Citizens fire academy fire service resources network. There are numerous advantages to live fire training. Fletc ppc qualification for semiautomatic syllabus outline of instruction fletc prnctical pistol course for the semiautomatic pistol 7. Fire under time and in the presence of a cleet approved firearms instructor, a minimum score of 480 points out of possible 600 on ppc course match v. As an advanced firearm training student this does not apply to bp trainees, you are encouraged to bring your issued semiautomatic pistol along with issued leather gear and a minimum of three magazines for use in training if you are a firearms instructor training program fitp student, you are required to score an 85% or 255 on the fletc ppc course.
The pa matches include service pistol, service pistol unrestricted, service pistol 25y, 25m black powder and 50m black powder. Federal law enforcement training center fletc officer training and mandatory retraining. Ppc match course of fire 60 rounds 7 yards, double action. Jan 03, 2012 ppc match course of fire 60 rounds a target stage 1 12 7 yards, double action 12 shots standing without support position 20 seconds, time starts with loaded gun in holster, includes reloading. The shooter is limited to firing a total of 6 rounds. These rounds are quite distinct from actual rounds, but are built perfectly to the spec of a real cartridge. If a 5 day vtac tactics course is scheduled there are no pre training prerequisites. Firearms instructor school phase i and phase ii ok. The federal air marshal service was established to protect the general flying public by thwarting terrorist attacks and criminal occurrences on u. Practical pistol course, police practical course and police pistol combat are all cited. This course is intended for the instructor who is ready to assume a leadership role by moving into the upper management level of hisher department and wants to develop the knowledge and ability to develop comprehensive training curricula and.
Failure to perform a tactical reload after hitting threat targets 1 thru 6 and before engaging threat targets 7 thru 12 will result in two procedural penalties 20 seconds. Test instructor will haintain security on test tab d. Snap caps are cheap, easy to find, and are made for nearly any caliber imaginable. Clicking on the course link will bring up a pdf file containing the course description page, the materials list for the course and the course score sheet some older course do not have score sheets included. The course involves close quarters, intermediate distance, and long distance barricade shooting. Each year mpoetc establishes and publishes minimum standards for annual firearms qualifications. Strategy and tactics for initial company operations f0455. This program introduces and reinforces the fundamentals of tactical shooting and weapons handling skills under stress. Departments wishing to use a different primary duty weapon course of fire may submit that request, and a. Disciplinespecific standards are listed with each course of fire. The uspsa courses of fire available from this page were created several years ago 2002 and before, and may not conform with current uspsa or ipsc rules. Print out the cover page and pages 37, 38, 39, 318 and 319 from this website document edition.
Targets used are nra ap1 for outdoor and nra ap2 reduced targets for indoor. Standard for fire service instructor professional qualifications, and may lead to ifsac and pro board certifications. Competitiors hand may not touch the firearm or holster, before targets start. Teams must be identified prior to the start of competition. Drill 1 2 rounds begin with weapon in concealed holster, hands at sides. Isos public protection classification ppc program measures and evaluates the effectiveness of firemitigation services in communities throughout the country. You must prepare a lesson plan on a related firearm subject and conduct a 30minute oral presentation. Fletc talks the power of driving simulators in law enforcement training duration.
This supplement to the unofficial sourcebook of uspsaipsc courses of fire contains 16 ipsc field courses, some of which i have recently designed, and some of which have been submitted by other ipsc course. Two stages of 12 shots each fired double action from the standing without. The prone course culminates by having the shooter fire a dewar course 50 yards and 100 yards to earn the 9th bar, expert, and distinguished expert ratings. The amount of time, and available resources needed to train the fic toward satisfying the standard is left to the discretion of the instructor coordinating the process. Fundamentally, training with live rounds most closely approximates the task demands of marksmanship qualification performance and active shooter responses. Stage 2 18 50 feet, double action 6 shots kneeling 6 shots standing, left hand with support 6 shots standing, right hand with support. The firearms instructor training program fitp is designed to provide newly assigned firearms instructors with a familiarization of a variety of firearms, to include care and maintenance and the skills necessary to function as a law enforcement firearms instructor. Fire marshaldeputy chief ensure compliance with applicable safety codesperform public lifesafety educationmanage fire cause and origin determination. The course consists of 60 rounds fired at distances up to 25 yards. The sport combines accuracy with speed in a variety of shooting positions.
Greene county department of emergency services fire training. The standard short course of fire consisting of 60 rounds, is fired in 4 stages. Sig pistol familiarization courses ivii practice 6. From the ready position, fire 1 round at each target exp. Police pistol combat rule book contact nra law enforcement competitions at 703. It was a decent test of skills at various distances and even included a couple of situations where the agent needed to reload and get back into the fight. Newly hired border patrol agents receive basic training law enforcement skills at the cbp border patrol academy located in artesia, new mexico. The service pistol event for 9mm and 38357 pistols consists of 90 shots fired at distances varying from 50 to 7 yards with the pistol holstered at the commencement of each series. The tibco spotfire dxp software development kit enables unforeseen levels of configurability and native lookandfeel extensibility, as well as the ability to plug in and deploy external components using any language supported by the microsoft. How to properly shoot the department of homeland security ice course of fire.
Ppc indoor combat 600 course of fire offering a wide. The dewar course is the same course of fire that is used at the national championships held at camp perry. For use with revolvers or semiauto, no change to course. Three firing points are set up side by side about between 2 and 3 yards apart, with the targets placed at 100, 200, and 300 yards. Evaluation of courses of fire for law enforcement firearms. A ppc 1500 match consists of 150 rounds fired at a black silhouette target from 7, 15, 25, and 50 yards. For each fire protection area, iso assigns a public protection classification code a number from 1 to 10. You can order a printed spiral bound copy of the of the 2020 police pistol combat rule book by contacting nt competitions at 703. Firefighter i, firefighter ii, firefighter survival, firefighter assist and.
I was just curious as to what other le agencies are doing for pistol qualification around the us and the world. The fic will perform prescribed reloads while competing in the ppc. Beginning in 2020, mpoetc will require all certified officers to qualify on a standardized course of fire for the primary duty weapon handgun. Fletc research project shows its shooting training is a bust. During the certification process for fire fighter i, candidates are responsible to know and be able to perform all job performance requirements jprs, requisite knowledge and requisite skills, identified in chapter 5, fire fighter i, of nfpa 1001, standard for fire fighter professional qualifications, 20 edition. Close combat course distance time target rounds position score 4 yards 3 seconds per target exposure tcq95 2 targets min 3ft apart 6 exp. The program also introduces the new instructors to teaching techniques as well. Historical handgun more on the 1945 fbi course of fire.
Stage a course of fire 3 yard line 12 rounds total, with a reload standing without support, one hand only 6 shots strong hand reload 6 shots weak hand time. On january 4, 2020, the nra board of directors approved the law enforcement assistance committees request to amend the nra police pistol combat rule book. New mexico regulation and licensing department boards and commissions division private investigations advisory board toney anaya building 2550 cerrillos road santa fe, new mexico 87505 505 476 4 6 2 2 f a x 505 476 4615. Make an additional 6 rounds available for reloading. This is the official list of active commission programs and courses for basic recruit, advanced, and specialized training programs.
Those security officers who have failed and can not work, or those officers who want to be prepared to qualify on the ice 50 round course of fire. Draw and fire three rounds, using both hands, then transfer the weapon to the weak hand only and fire three rounds. From the holster, draw and fire 1 round at each target. In the lower division baccalaureateassociate degree category, one semester hour in fire science or fire technology. Draw and fire three rounds, using both hands, then transfer the weapon to the strong hand only and fire three rounds. The ppc was a far more complex course of fire than conventional bullseye target courses. Its essentially similar to the original course of fire used 60 years ago. This is a discussion on le pistol qualification within the law enforcement forums, part of the armory category.
Jun 10, 2011 fletc research project shows its shooting training is a bust by john veit a two year research project of homeland securitys federal law enforcement training center fletc, dealing with officer survival and performance under high stress, shows its shooting training is a bust. Microsoft word san diego course 2 shotgun alley 4162008. If specific exceptions are not made, the official nra rules apply. Twohanded shooting from the standing and kneeling position. Submit, to cleet, a letter from the applicants agency administrator cosigned by the witnessing cleet approved firearms instructor attesting to the applicants score. Successfully complete assigned oral presentations successfully run assigned live fire course assignments. American handgunner the nra ppc course of fire american. First being a basic marksmanship course, then a practical course requiring competency with high and low left and right side barriers with reloads during numbered round course rounds, at least one course of judgmental shot or no shot with a either video, live fire or both and simulated scenarios in a mock fuselages or real planes. Designed for the federal law enforcement training center fletc size. Topics that become current and timely are integrated into the program. Starting from a low ready position, fire 6 rounds using strong hand only, reload, fire 6 rounds using weak hand only. Matches 15 are revolver matches 812 are semiautomatic. Ppc combat 600 course of fire this will be a combat 600 match.
Protective force firearms qualification courses section a july 2011 ii1 chapter ii. The shots are fired standing, sitting, prone, kneeling, and from behind barricades to simulate the conditions an officer might face on the job. Shoot like the pros old federal air marshal course of fire. To update a printed 2015 ppc rule book you already have until you receive your new ppc rule book. The fic will perform in the ppc with all due attention to the safe and careful management of weapons systems within hisher possession at all times. Trophies and award points are given for winners each and every month.
Homes at risk from wildfires in the western united states 14 figure 4. The foundation is a solid understanding of basic marksmanship and weapons handlingmanipulation, but tactical shooting is much more dynamic than static range training and more opposition. Active courses florida department of law enforcement. Students registering for a three day tactics course must have successfully completed the vtac 3 day carbine course.
Entry techniques this portion of the course should be scheduled for a live fire flat range basic room clearance priorities of work. With the instruction they give you, and the amount of rounds you fire, if you cant pass this test, you probably wouldnt pass anyones qualification. Microsoft word short barrel match course of fire author. P226 functional performance test class room pass fail section iv. Ppc indoor combat 600 course of fire harrisburg hunters and. State of oklahoma council on law enforcement education. Strategy and tactics for initial company operations. The only thing different from most places, is that dea for reasons unknown to anyone still makes you qualify with a pistol on targets at 50 yards. The term ppc has several historical variations on a theme. One of the major differences was in using prone, sitting, and kneeling firing positions akin to those used for rifle shooting positions in order to provide greater shooting stability. Purchase a pdf download of the american handgunner janfeb 2020 issue now.
All prior printed and electronic editions of the nra police pistol combat rule book. Greene county department of emergency services fire training schedule 2015 you must bring a nys training authorization form on the first night of these classes. Idpa classifier course of fire string position instructions shots 1 1 draw and fire two 2 shots to the body and one 1 to the head on t1. Courses of fire from appendix 1 that are pending approval may be used also as alternatives for qualification during one of the semiannual qualification periods in lieu of the standard, applicable firearms qualification courses. All agents who are not fluent in spanish must also complete a 40day foreign language training program. Protective force firearms qualification courses section a. On start signal engage threat threats 1 thru 6, perform a tactical reload and engage threat targets 7 thru 12.
Southern californias high wildfire risk 17 figure 5. In my last post in the shoot like the pros series, i covered the old fbi qualification course of fire that every agent had to complete annually with an 85% or better score. The focus is on accuracy within the defined time allotment. Training is pleased to extend its available resources to agencies and officers alike in. Shooters who are not familiar with shooting terms targets, equipment, positions, scoring procedures, etc. Although the federal air marshal program was established back in 1968 to stop cuban hijackings occurring on u.
Fast forward to the present and the nra ppc course used in part or wholly by a number of police agencies around the country. Firearms instructor refresher training program fletc. Courses are listed by type and round count, so you can quickly find the type of course you are looking for within the course library. These amendments have been incorporated into this web based printable ppc rule book. Livefire events using a single range on one training day example 118. Staff will publish all new and revised courses within 10 days of commission approval. Basic handgun operation, loading and shooting skills assessment empty gun holster draw practice fail to fire practice drill with snap caps gun loaded check drill live fire target 15 ft. If you are a firearms instructor training program fitp student, you are required to score an 85% or 255 on the fletc ppc course of fire on the first afternoon of class. The course of fire is broken down into an aggregate of four stages, with shooting taking place from 15 yards and 20 yards with buckshot, 25 yards with rifled slugs and 50 yards with rifled slugs. Our 1 day handgun course focuses on the highly technical aspects of drawing the. The firearms instructor refresher training program firtp is designed to update field firearms instructors with contemporary firearms issues, trends, tactics, and training techniques. Federal air marshal service practical pistol course ppc the trainee must qualify on the fams ppc after basic firearms training with the issued handgun.
Diversity ipsc shooting challenges shall be diverse. The courses of fire for most military and civilian matches in which usnmt members participate are those that have evolved from matches established by the national rifle association nra in the late 1800s and by the national board for the promotion of rifle practice now the corporation for the promotion of rifle practice and firearms safety, which administers the civilian marksmanship program. Scores are shown for courses that require an endof course exam and have an established passing score 11b35. Minimum score of 90% on all written exams and quizzes. To update a printed 2015 ppc rule book you already have until you receive your new ppc rule. The fic will identify the meaning of squib load, misfire, and hang fire as it pertains to the safe operation of their. Midcentury increase in area burned by wildfires in the western united states 9 figure 2. Fire chief lead and manage the fire department in an efficient, costeffective manner.
A properly balanced course of fire will depend largely upon the nature of the challenges presented therein, however courses shall be designed, and ipsc shooting competitions shall be conducted in such a way, as to evaluate these elements equally. Courses of fire there are 17 approved courses of fire cof in nra action pistol, as well as a new probationary course of fire for each of the approved cof offered within this discipline. Spotfire dxp software is easily expanded and adapted using its extensive, native apis. Recent large wildfires in california, 199920 figure 3. Snap caps are invaluable training aids in general, be it dry fire, basic firearm safety, or inducing malfunctions. Fletc research project shows its shooting training is a bust by john veit a two year research project of homeland securitys federal law enforcement training center fletc, dealing with officer survival and performance under high stress, shows its shooting training is a bust. Scoring a minimum of 85% 255 on a standard course of fire during the first day. May 07, 20 the course of fire is broken down into an aggregate of four stages, with shooting taking place from 15 yards and 20 yards with buckshot, 25 yards with rifled slugs and 50 yards with rifled slugs. Ppc is a revolver friendly type of target shooting and is a great way to get a new shooter into competition. Ppc match course of fire 60 rounds a target stage 1 12 7 yards, double action 12 shots standing without support position 20 seconds, time starts with loaded gun in holster, includes reloading. Fletc research project shows its shooting training is a.