12 NCAC 09G .0415         CORRECTIONs SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING – FIREARMS

(a)  The instructor training course requirement for Corrections Specialized Instructor Training – Firearms certification shall consist of at least 80 hours of instruction presented during a period of not more than two consecutive weeks. If the Governor declares a State of Emergency pursuant to G.S. 166A-19.3(19), the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division shall allow additional breaks in a specific course delivery when the Director determines that doing so is necessary based on consideration of the following factors:

(1)           Whether instruction has begun in the course or whether course initiation may be postponed;

(2)           The risk of harm to students that may be caused by continuation of the course;

(3)           Whether those enrolled in the course have been or will likely be called to action to help address the State of Emergency;

(4)           The specific need for the waiver; and

(5)           The degree of benefit to the public in allowing a break in instruction.

Notice of waivers granted pursuant to the Section shall be posted on the CJETS website https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/. The waivers granted pursuant to this Section shall only apply to courses that began during the effective period of the State of Emergency.

(b)  Each Corrections Specialized Instructor Training – Firearms course shall be designed to provide the trainee with the skills and knowledge to perform the function of a corrections firearms instructor in the "Basic Training – Correctional Officer" course, "Basic Training ‑ Probation/Parole Officer" course, and in-service training courses for correctional officers and probation/parole officers.

(c)  Each Corrections Specialized Firearms Instructor Training course shall include the following topical areas:

(1)           Course Overview;

(2)           Legal Considerations for Firearm Instructors;

(3)           Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction Firearms Training Courses;

(4)           Firearms Safety;

(5)           Range Operations;

(6)           Medical Emergencies on the Range;

(7)           Handgun – Operation, Use and Maintenance:

(A)          Handgun Training – Classroom and Range;

(B)          Handgun Low/Limited Light Fire; and

(C)          Handgun Care and Maintenance;

(8)           Advanced Handgun Training – Classroom and Range;

(9)           Shotgun Operation, Use and Maintenance:

(A)          Shotgun Training – Classroom and Range;

(B)          Shotgun Low/Limited Light Fire – Range; and

(C)          Shotgun Care and Maintenance;

(10)         Special Techniques, Training Aids, and Methods:

(11)         Situational Use of Firearms:

(A)          The Shooting Decision;

(B)          Situational Use of Firearms;

(C)          Situational Exercises – Day; and

(D)          Situational Exercises – Low/Limited Light; and

(12)         Administrative Matters, Testing, and Evaluation.

(d)  The Commission certified school that is certified to offer the "Corrections Specialized Instructor Training ‑ Firearms" course is the Office of Staff Development and Training of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 17C-6;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2001;

Eff. August 1, 2002;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2014; April 1, 2008; February 1, 2006; August 1, 2004;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 25, 2019;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2022.