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

(a)  The instructor training course requirement for corrections specialized firearms instructor certification shall consist of at least 80 hours of instruction presented during a continuous period of not more than two weeks.

(b)  Each corrections specialized firearms instructor training 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, "Basic Training‑Probation/Parole Officer-Intermediate" course, and in-service training courses for correctional officers, PERT teams, and probation/parole officers-intermediate.

(c)  Each corrections specialized firearms instructor training course shall include the following topical areas:

(1)           Overview;

(A)          Course Overview

(B)          Legal Considerations for Firearm Instructors

(C)          Department of Correction Firearms Training Courses

(2)           Firearms Safety;

(3)           Range Operations;

(4)           Medical Emergencies on the Range;

(5)           Handgun - Operation, Use and Maintenance;

(A)          Handgun Training-Classroom

(B)          Standard Handgun Courses of Fire-Range

(C)          Introduction to Low/Limited Light (LLL) Fire-Classroom and Range

(D)          Handgun Care and Maintenance

(6)           Advanced Handgun Training;

(A)          Advanced Handgun Training – Classroom

(B)          Advanced Handgun Courses of Fire – Range

(7)           Handgun Night Firing;

                Handgun Low/Limited Light Fire – Classroom and Range

(8)           Rifle Training and Qualification;

(A)          Rifle Training – Classroom

(B)          Rifle Training – Range

(C)          Rifle Qualification and Low/Limited Light Fire Familiarization Course – Range

(9)           Shotgun Training and Qualification;

(A)          Shotgun Training – Classroom

(B)          Shotgun Training - Range

(C)          Shotgun Low/Limited Light Fire – Range

(10)         Maintenance and Repair of Rifles and Shotguns;

(11)         Special Techniques, Training Aids, and Methods;

                Special Techniques for the Reluctant/Frightened Shooter

(12)         Chemical Weapons;

                Chemical Agents, Equipment, Tactics and Storage

(13)         Situational Use of Firearms;

(A)          The Shooting Decision

(B)          Situational Use of Firearms

(C)          Situational Exercises - Day

(D)          Situational Exercises – Low/Limited Light

(14)         Administrative Matters, Testing, and Evaluation

(d)  Commission‑accredited schools that are accredited to offer the "Corrections Specialized Instructor Training ‑ Firearms" course are:  The Office of Staff Development and Training of the North Carolina Department of Correction.

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

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2001;

Eff. August 1, 2002;

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