Ammunition Requirements

APPLIES TO ALL LISTED COURSES

Ammunition Specifications: All ammunition must be factory loaded, new or reloaded, by ammunition manufacture supported by a liability policy.  All ammunition, handgun, and shotgun, must be issued (street quality) or equal to this of the same velocity and bullet weight.

Quantities: (per officer)

Entry-Level Basics: Law Enforcement and Sheriff/Regional Jail:

  • 20 rounds.  12 gauge, Low Brass #9 shot-lead
  • 72 rounds. 12 gauge. Duty Issue 00 Buck Shot-lead
  • 1,250 rounds handgun
  • Training qualification day & night
FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS:

A. Pre-shoot Qualification:

  • 100 pistol rounds. Tactical Course 50 rounds qualification course (2x if needed).
  • 60 rounds rifle. HRCJTA 30 round patrol rifle qualification course (2x if needed)

B. Instructors School 7 or 10 days:

  • 20 rounds 12 gauge, Low brass #9 shot
  • 25 rounds 12 gauge, Duty Issue Buck shot
  • 350 rounds Revolver ammunition
  • 1, 000 rounds Semi-automatic ammunition
  • 500 Rounds patrol rifle ammunition (if attending)

Equipment Needs for Firearms Instructor School
EQUIPMENT STUDENTS MUST BRING WITH THEM TO THE FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL:

  • One semi-automatic pistol and leather gear (holster must have a safety strap and be a directional draw);
  • Minimum of 3 magazines.
  • One 12 gauge police model shotgun, (issued or approved by agency).
  • One flashlight (duty type) issued or approved by your agency that is NOT a weapon-mounted light.
  • Whistle; two marking pens (Permanent marker, china marker, or chalk).
  • Baseball-type cap for the range.
  • Paper and pen for class notes.
  • Any Firearm (Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun) with a holographic or magnifying sight MUST allow for the use of iron sights at the same time. ALL courses will be shot with iron sights.

EQUIPMENT STUDENTS SHOULD BRING WITH THEM TO THE FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL:

  • One .38 caliber revolver, (six shot, 4" barrel); leather gear (holster must have a safety strap and be a directional draw); speed loaders or department-issued/approved loading device.
  • Raingear.
  • Comfortable clothes with loose-fitting pockets. NO shorts, tank tops, or T-shirts with inappropriate words or designs.
  • Eye and ear protection is available; however, if personal glasses are used they must be wrap around and shatterproof.