The course will be held at the Denton Police Department Firearms Range on Vintage Blvd, Denton, TX.
The student will be required to shoot two courses of fire (pistol/shotgun) on the first day with a minimum of 90% (2 attempts). If the student is unable to achieve 90% then they will not be allowed to participate in the course at this time as mandated by TCOLE.
Equipment and Supplies Needed for Course:
- Reliable Semi-Auto Service Handgun
- At least 3 magazines
- Holster actually used on duty (If concealment holster is used on duty, then course will be shot from concealment)
- Magazine pouch for at least 2 spare magazines
- 1500 rounds of semi-auto handgun ammunition
- Service Shotgun
- 50 rounds of 00 buckshot
- 10 slugs
- Revolver
- Preferably a smaller backup-off duty style
- Loaners available in 38 special (bring ammo)
- 2 speed loaders or speed strips (can work around if you don't have them)
- 50 rounds of revolver ammo
- Wrap around eye protection
- Ear protection
- Flashlight
- Weapon Mounted Light optional
- Course materials will be given on a USB storage device. Most materials can be accessed by smart phone with internet access. A lap top computer for use after class hours would be helpful.
Handgun Qualification Course
50 rounds
Student must show proficiency with a pistol
Student will have two chances to qualify with a minimum score of 90% with weapon.
Notes:
A locked-back slide is the only way to change magazines for this course of fire.
Any accidental discharge will be grounds for dismissal from the course.
Alibis will not be allowed.
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Distance (Yards)
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Starting Firearm Position
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Hand
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Reload
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Rounds Fired
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Time Limit (Seconds)
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25
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holstered weapon
shooter’s choice
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2
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if needed
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8
(fired in
2 shot strings)
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20
(5 seconds per string)
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25
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holstered weapon
standing or kneeling
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2
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no
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6
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20
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15
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holstered weapon
loaded with 6 rounds
in the magazine
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2
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2
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4
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15
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low ready
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2
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4
(fired in
2 shot strings)
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8
(4 seconds
per string)
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yes
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15
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low ready
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2
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6
(fired in
2 shot strings)
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12
(4 seconds
per string)
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7
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holstered weapon
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2
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yes
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12
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20
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3
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holstered weapon
loaded with 6 rounds
in the magazine
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weapon hand only
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6
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12
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yes
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3
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low ready
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support
only
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6
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12
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Targets: Targets will be TQ 19 or equivalent, with a reduced TQ20 or equivalent for 50 yard sequence if fired from 25 yards.
Scoring: 5 points for the inner ring and 3 points for the outer ring
Shotgun Qualification Course of Fire
A minimum of 90% for both slugs and buckshot is required to successfully complete this portion of the course.
The course requires 9 pellet 00 Buckshot.
The course can be shot with 5 Rifled Slug rounds and 5 Buckshot rounds or 10 rounds of Buckshot.
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Distance (Yards)
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Instructions
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Position
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Rounds Fired
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Time (Seconds)
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25
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Weapon should be set up with an empty chamber, slide closed, weapon cocked, safety engaged.
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Standing
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3
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12
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On command, load magazine with 3 Rifled Slugs.
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On command, chamber and fire 3 rounds.
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25
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Weapon should be set up with an empty chamber, slide closed, weapon cocked, safety engaged.
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Standing
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2
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8
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On command, load magazine with 2 Rifled Slugs.
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On command, chamber and fire 2 rounds.
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15
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On command, load the magazine with 2 Buckshot rounds.
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Standing
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3
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10
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Chamber a round and engage safety.
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On command, chamber and fire 3 rounds.
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10
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On command, load the magazine with 2 Buckshot rounds.
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Standing
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2
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5
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Chamber a round and engage safety.
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On command, fire 2 rounds.
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Targets: Targets will be TQ 19 or equivalent
Scoring: Each pellet on the target = 1 point, misses = 0 point.