ON DUTY FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING COURSE

  COURSE OBJECTIVE:  The On Duty First Responder Training Course; consists of classroom instruction as well as a student exam, field instruction and proficiency demonstrations of first responders desiring to carry a handgun on duty in accordance with House Bill 1069. After successful completion of this course, first responders who are LTC holders will receive a certificate of completion for the training course under section 411.184, Government code. 

 OBJECTIVES FOR CLASSROOM TRAINING:

• Self-Defense
• De-escalation techniques
• Tactical thinking relating to cover for and concealment of the license holder
• Methods to conceal a handgun and methods to ensure the secure carrying of a concealed handgun
• The use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of an openly carried handgun
• Consequences of improper use of a handgun

The course will also provide field instruction in the use of handguns, including:

• Instinctive or reactive shooting
• Tactical shooting
• Shooting while moving
• Shooting in low light conditions

* These topics are not all separated into independent sections or modules. They are covered throughout the curriculum. Instructors will always place an emphasis on safety.

Additional Information/Requirements:

• A pre-handgun proficiency demonstration will be administered to each student on the first day. Students must score a minimum of 90% on the proficiency demonstration to remain in the course. A true-false examination will be administered to each student on the third day and students must score a minimum of 90% to pass the course.
• Instructions on handling handguns at the proficiency demonstration will be provided during classroom instruction. Handguns must be stored in a closed carrying case/bag.
• No time will be allotted for practice (outside of prescribed drills) or to zero the handguns during the class.
• Students must abide by all range safety rules. Failure to comply with safety rules will result in immediate removal from the range, and result in course failure.
• No family members, guests, or pets will be allowed in the classroom or at the range.
• Students need the physical ability to move to various shooting positions and to stand for an extended period of time while participating in shooting drills.

This is an intermediate - advanced course where the statute requires physical demonstrations of proficiency in techniques learned in training. This includes shooting from unconventional

shooting positions: kneeling, prone (left, right, and back) and while moving.

Physical elements of the training include:

• Tactical shooting
• Shooting while moving
• Shooting in low light conditions
• Physical demonstrations of proficiency in techniques learned in training

STUDENT MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:

Handgun chambered in .32 or higher caliber with at least three                                                  magazines. (Semi-automatic handguns with at least 10 round            magazine capacity is strongly recommended for this course.)

• Must be in good working condition
• Handguns are subject to inspection by the instructors prior to training and at any time during the training course
• One hand towel on which to lay your handguns and ammunition during qualification

Ammunition

• Must have a minimum of 400 rounds of appropriate training ammunition (extra is recommended)
• Reliable ammunition is allowed/no reloads
• Must meet SAAMI specifications (**approved list below)

Protective clothing

• Inclement weather gear and proper range wear
• Ear protection (over-the-ear, muff style)
• Eye protection (clear required /tinted optional)
• Shirt with a collar; head cover (hat that covers head and area of face, such as a baseball cap)
• Closed-toe footwear, such as boots or athletic shoes; long pants (no shorts or capri style pants)

Appropriate holster

• A belt or paddle holster capable of retaining the weapon with a mechanism or enough friction to overcome gravity. Shoulder or cross-draw holsters are not allowed. No holsters that use the index / trigger finger to release the handgun.

Handheld Flashlight

• Minimum 200 lumens, prefer 500 lumens or greater
• No greater than 6 inches in total length
• Should have a LED bulb. No Xenon or incandescent bulbs
• Should have a tail cap switch
• Should be a reputable brand
• Should use CR123A batteries
• Prefer to not be rechargeable; however, if rechargeable, use Li-Ion batteries and have two, one as backup
• Designed for patrol or duty use
• (An additional weapon mounted light is optional - to include a holster to accommodate this light)

 **SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE (S.A.A.M.I.) - APPROVED LIST

4W AMMUNITION; ASYM; ATLANTA ARMS; BLACK HILLS; BLOUNT, INC. C.C.I/SPEER; FEDERAL CARTIDGE CO./ AMERICAN EAGLE; FIOCCHI OF AMERICA, INC.; HORNADY MFG. CO.; OLIN/WINCHESTER; PMC; REMIINGTON ARMS CO./UMC

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