Course

50-504-707 Weapons Handling and Qualifications for DOC Corrections Officers
Course Information
Description
Safe and capable handling of authorized DOC firearms will be introduced in this course.  Weapons nomenclature, safety, sighting and aiming, trigger squeeze, ammunition, and duty gear are covered.  Legal limitations pertaining to the use of firearms are discussed.  DOC rules and restrictions are reviewed.  Weapons firing and qualifications in accordance with DOC.306 are included in this course.
Total Credits
0.75
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Examine the use of pepperball launching systems in the correctional setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  2. Explore weapons related concepts including safety, safe operations, and firing
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  3. Apply DOC rules and regulations to weapons handling and use
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program