Just thought I would share a few thoughts as well...
First, some view/feel that the police should be a representative of the larger population they serve...That will also bring out personal interests that a segment will share, some more or less so. Proficiency in firearms can be inculded in these personal interests...Also, there is absolutely no way 1 single officer can be an absolute expert on everything to do with his/her work, which is not only why the differences in ranks/assignments, but also calling on another officer tor advice or help.
While carrying a firearm as a law enforcement officer does bring a level of liability, generally speaking from my experience again, is that driving is a larger problem from a liability standpoint. While there is the annual (or more often) qualification for firearms to test ability, there is no test on driving, and little training on either firearms or driving. Also, at least locally, there is no practice on qualification day. You shoot to score, if you qualify its recorded, if not its recorded as well, and 2 chances for make up, each on seperate days are allowed.
If you take a look at the regular con ed an officer goes through each year it would show how the standards, and the agencies view as most needed. Usually at least here its:
Legal Updates
Ethics
Haz-Mat/Bloodborn Pathogens
Sensitivity Training (geared toward either juvenile, domestic, or LBGT)
I have only had 1 firearms class over the years, and 1 driving class, both were very limited in scope as well.
nikn10 said:
I wish to test myself, I have B-27 targets available and an outdoor range to shoot at. Please tell me at what distances and if a time limit is involved. Thank you I really would appreciate your advice.
Nick
from memory here is the standard NC qualification. Unless noted each part is started with clear hands, and holstered pistol.
3 yards.
Load and holster. All rounds fired single handed this stage.
1. Draw (secure duty holster) and fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds using one hand only. Keep target covered until ordered to holster.
2. Draw (secure duty holster) and fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds using one hand only. Keep target covered until ordered to holster.
3. Draw (secure duty holster) and fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds using one hand only. Keep target covered until ordered to holster.
7 yards
1. Draw and fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds, keep target covered, on command fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds, keep the target covered, on command fire 1 round, reload and fire 2 rounds with the support hand only in 15 seconds. support hand firing is one hand only.
2. Draw and fire 12 rounds in 20 seconds.
15 yards
1. Draw and fire 6 rounds go to kneeling position and fire 6 rounds in 30 seconds with required mag change in kneeling position
25 yards
1. Draw and fire 6 rounds standing, go to prone and fire 6 rounds both from behind barricade in 60 seconds.
Night time.
3 yards. Single handed, and total darkness.
Load and holster
1. Draw (secure duty holster) and fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds using one hand only. Keep target covered until ordered to holster.
2. Draw (secure duty holster) and fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds using one hand only. Keep target covered until ordered to holster.
3. Draw (secure duty holster) and fire 2 rounds in 2 seconds using one hand only. Keep target covered until ordered to holster.
5 yards. Flashlight for first 6 rounds.
load and holster with flashlight in ring/scabbard.
1 Draw and fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds, keep target covered.
2. on command fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds. keep target covered.
3. on command fire 1 round, reload and fire 2 rounds with the support hand only in 15 seconds. Support hand firing must be one hand only.
7 yards, 12 rounds Vehicle Blue lights only.
load and holster
Draw and fire 12 founds in 20 seconds with mag change.
10 yard line. Blue lights and head lights.
load and holster.
1. Draw and fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds, keep target covered, on command fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds, keep target covered, on command fire 1 round in 1 second.
2. Draw and fire 2 rounds in 5 seconds, in the kneeling position. Start standing up.
3. Draw and fire 2 rounds in 5 seconds, in the kneeling position. Start standing up.
4. Draw and fire 2 rounds in 5 seconds, in the kneeling position. Start standing up.
15 yards. headlights, and blue lights.
Draw and fire 6 rounds from standing position, and go to kneeling position and fire 6 rounds in 30 seconds.
Scoring is cumulitive total multiplied by .4 for a max score of 250 (100%) and min score of 175 (70%) though each agency may decide to set a higher min score. My agency is 80% for pistol, all shots must be on target.