Basic Firearms

Ideal for those about to attend Police College or the recently graduated new recruit, this course is designed for shooters with little to no previous experience with the handgun and rifle. It covers gun safety, marksmanship fundamentals and core pistol and rifle manipulation.

Basic Firearms provides a solid foundation of multi-platform rifle and pistol shooting skills. This course is designed to fully familiarise the law enforcement officer with a wide range of firearms delivery shooting techniques and considerations. It covers gun safety, marksmanship fundamentals and core firearm manipulation. The Glock 17 and Carbine platform is used during this program.

Topics

• Firearms nomenclature, knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
• Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
• Grip Control
• Eye Dominance
• Draw and Sight Acquisition and alignment
• Shooting Stance Position Evaluation (Weaver, Isosceles, Modified etc)
• Malfunction Clearing Drills
• Magazine reload techniques
• Shooting Proficiency Qualifications
• Continued Opportunities for Skill Development

Prerequisites

• Acknowledgment of entry into New Zealand Police College
• Completion of a background check
• Current law enforcement