Patrol Rifle Course
Course
Patrol Rifle Course
Course Number
GTI
COURSE DURATION:
16hrs
Level
Intermediate
Delivary Method
Classroom
Description
This 2-day training course focuses on deployment techniques and use of the patrol rifle as a primary weapon system. The course will prepare front line patrol officers and first responders on how to properly deploy and use the patrol rifle, basic fundamentals of rifle marksmanship and handling, how to zero iron-sighted rifles, and discusses zeroing policy and case law pertaining to 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.
