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Start Date End Date Location Class Number  
2/28/11 3/4/11 Bryan ,TX USA LS LET576 14 [register] [details]
5/9/11 5/13/11 Bryan ,TX USA LS LET576 15 [register] [details]
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule.

Course Description


LET576 - Patrol Rifle Instructor - 40.00 Hours

Prerequisites

None

Required Equipment

  • Hearing protection, wrap around eye protection, billed cap
  • Knee and elbow Pads
  • Magazine fed semi-automatic rifle that uses and was manufactured for the use of detachable magazines with sling, 3 magazines, magazine pouches, appropriate cleaning gear and 1000 rounds of ammunition. No M855 green tip or armor piercing ammo will be allowed. Detachable optics are acceptable but rifle must have iron sights that co-witness through the optic.
  • Duty handgun with 3 magazines and 300 rounds of ammunition, duty belt with non-collapsible belt holster for handgun, magazine pouch and cleaning gear.
  • Weather appropriate, sturdy clothing and good footwear, i.e. duty style or hiking boots that provide good ankle support.
  • Body armor is recommended
  • Sunscreen, bug spray, drinking water and snacks are highly recommended
  • Athletic or medical tape for fingers and hands is also recommended

    Description

    The Patrol Rifle Instructor course is designed for firearms instructors who have the responsibility of instructing patrol officers in the safe and proper procedures for deploying patrol rifles. Course design and safety issues are taught as well as principles of marksmanship, rifle nomenclature and operation. The course emphasizes teaching weapons manipulation and training personnel to fight with a rifle at what are traditionally considered handgun ranges. The course is based on the AR-15/M-4/M-16 weapons platform. However, other systems will be discussed.

    Topics

  • Firearms Safety
  • Principles of Marksmanship
  • Rifle Nomenclature, Care and Maintenance
  • Rifle Manipulation
  • Sight Adjustment, Zeroing Procedures, course design and implementation

    Audience

    Participants should be currently commissioned peace officers or security personnel.

    Other Information

    In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

    Contact Information
    800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu


    Hearing protection, wrap around eye protection and a billed cap are MANDATORY. No one will be allowed to participate in rifle training without appropriate safety gear.

    Price
    Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.

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