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Patrol Rifle Instructor

Patrol Rifle

This course is designed to teach patrol rifle concepts. The officer will be instructed in the basic care of the rifle. The officer at the completion of this course will be able to effectively and efficiently manipulate a rifle in a law enforcement/ tactical encounter.

This course is designed to teach the basics of the urban rifle as an instructor. Areas of emphasis include range safety, rifle training concepts and rifle qualification. Creating a lesson plan is covered in instructor development that is required prior to attending this course.

Areas of Emphasis:

• Safety rules/ Range etiquette
• General principle of tactical shooting
• Primary concepts of the patrol rifle

Due to the high demand for this course, agencies will be limited to (2) officers per session. In the event that the class does not completely fill, we will allow agencies to reserve additional officers.

****This course is limited to 30 students, with a minimum of 15 to hold the class.

• To apply for this course, candidates should have their Agency Administrator or Training Coordinator register them for the training through the POST Portal at www.post.utah.gov or contact Sheryl Allums at POST at sallums@utah.gov.

Student Notes:

A letter confirming the officer's position in the class will be sent to the department's training supervisor.

Officers attending the Patrol Rifle Instructor course must come with the following equipment and ammunition:

• Handgun, duty belt, etc.
• Rifle with iron sights and sling
• 3 mags. for rifle/mag pouches
• Eye, ear protection and hat required
• Knee and elbow pads
• Ballistic vest
• 1500 rd's rifle ammunition
• 200 rd's handgun ammunition
• Shooting mat or rug

Water, sunscreen and clothing appropriate for the weather.

***Dress code for attending POST classes is a neat, clean, and professional appearance. Slacks, shirts with collars, and/ or department uniform can be worn (not required on the ranges) No shorts, cut-offs, open toed shoes, sweats, tank tops, or t-shirts are permitted.

Optional Items:

• Bi-pod
• Rifle optic
• Rain gear
• Hats
• Sunglasses and other items
• Binoculars or scope

Course Dates	Location	TIme	Status
June 14-18, 2010 (Please Note Date Change)	Monday at POST, Tues-Fri at Camp Wms POST adress is 410 West 9800 South, Sandy Utah	0800-1700	Completed
June 20-24, 2011	Monday at POST, Tues-Fri at Camp Wms. POST address is 410 West 9800 South, Sandy Utah	0800	Completed
November 14-18, 2011	Monday at POST, Tues-Fri at Camp Wms. POST address is 410 West 9800 South, Sandy Utah	0800	Completed
Spring 2012 TBA

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Last updated: November 23, 2011 10:20 AM