Description:
This course is designed to train individuals to be firearms instructors with overall program management. The course covers basic firearm knowledge, shotgun, and includes lesson planning, range preparation & safety. Instruction methods including how to define and correct problem shooting techniques will be covered. PSP/CPT credit certification includes Handgun, Shotgun/SBS and Rifle/SBR.
Designed For:
Sworn Law Enforcement Officers
Requirements:
Students must attend a minimum 16-hour Rifle Operator Course, pursuant to California Penal Code section 33220(b) and POST Regulation 1081, prior to attending this course. No pre-course qualification is required; written test at the end of course. All participants must have transportation to off site ranges and the following weapons and equipment:
- Service handgun, four magazines, duty belt/holster, 800 rounds of handgun ammunition
- Off duty firearm and holster with 2 magazines/speed loaders (if revolver) and 50 rounds
- Shotgun with 200 rounds of .00 and 25 rounds of slugs (The shotgun portion of the class is a POST requirement. If your agency does not use shotguns, contact us at sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov, and arrangements can be made to borrow one of the Academy's shotguns, however the Academy cannot provide the ammo required. If your future Firearms Instructor shows up without the above listed shotgun ammo on the first day, they will not be able to receive POST certification.)
- Rifle with 1000 rounds ammo and at least 3 magazines
- NO birdshot - Slugs and .00 buck only
- A hand held flashlight (even if you have a weapon mounted light)
- Cleaning equipment and lubricant for all weapons
- Body armor
- Wrap around eye protection AND ear protection
- A brimmed hat
BDU or similar type pants are to be worn for class. No red colored garments are to be worn by students while in class or on the range, no shorts or sandal type shoes.
Optional Equipment
- hydration system
- knee/elbow pads
- rain gear
- hat
- sunscreen
- water
It is required that you have personal transportation for you and your equipment to nearby ranges.
Note: this is not a “shooting” class and many rounds of ammunition brought to the course may not be used.
College Application Process
This program is presented through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium of Community Colleges (SBRPSTC), which includes Gavilan College, Monterey Peninsula College, Ohlone College, Hartnell College, Lake Tahoe Community College, College of San Mateo, and Cabrillo College.
Only courses and programs presented for college credit will be funded, transcripted and certified through one of the above accredited institutions.
Funds generated through this process offset the costs of each course, thereby reducing student fees for the student/agency and allowing us to present more courses. Consequently, we require all students taking one of our college-based courses to apply to the designated college using OpenCCC, the online college application system by which the majority of community colleges collects registration and transcription information.
Students will receive reservation confirmation and class information along with college application instructions approximately 45 days before the class starts. If applicable, students will also be required to complete the college application process and submit a South Bay Registration Form, to include the OpenCCC and applicable College ID numbers no later than 30 days before the class start date.*Additional fees will apply to Non-College Registered Students. Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 for specific amounts.
Payment Information
We accept Visa and MasterCard (effective August 1, 2024 a non-refundable transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.
Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.
Reservations
Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:
- Class Requested, Date
- Agency Name
- Training Officer (TO) Name
- TO’s Email Address
- Phone Number
- Attendee Name(s) and Email Address
- Method of payment if applicable
Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class
Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.
Course Cancellation by South Bay
Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).
$50 if cancelled after 4/15/2022
Start: Mon May 2, 2022
End: Fri May 13, 2022
Location
The Academy 560 Bailey Ave. San Jose, CA 95141 Click here to reserve a special rate with Hampton Inn Morgan Hill Click here to reserve a special rate with Residence Inn Marriott
