Law Enforcement

Firearms – Patrol Rifle User

August 23, 2021 - August 24, 2021

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Course Information

Description

This 16-hour course provides students with the information and hands-on experience needed to effectively uses a rifle.

Meets POST 1081 Mandate and Penal Code section 33220(b).

Course of instruction covers:

  1. Law Update
  2. Review of Use of Force Issues, Agency Policies, and Mission
  3. Safety Issues
  4. Nomenclature, Specifications, and Capabilities
  5. Firearm Care, Breakdown, and Cleaning
  6. Tactical Considerations
  7. Skill Development and Qualification

Students are required to supply their department approved Firearms along with 600 rounds for their rifle, 100 rounds for their duty sidearm, eye and ear protection and proper duty holster.

Designed For:

Law Enforcement personnel who are or will be authorized to carry and deploy a long or short barrel patrol rifle.

Dress Code: 

Range appropriate attire: BDUs, jeans with duty belt, polo shirt. 

Units:

.05

Certification:  

POST Plan II

Certificate awarded upon completion.

College Application Process

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.

Fee Information
$125.00 Additional fees will apply to Non-College Registered Students. Contact our main office at 408-229-4299 for specific amounts. Students are required to supply 600 rounds for their rifle, 100 rounds for their duty sidearm, eye and ear protection, proper duty holster.

Late Cancelation Fee
$50 if cancelled after 8/6/2021

Start: Mon Aug 23, 2021
End: Tue Aug 24, 2021

Monday - Tuesday 0800 - 1700

College of Record: Gavilan College

College Term: FALL

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

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