R-00025 Section J Att J.7 Security Officer Firearms Qualification Course of Fire.pdf

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PART III – SECTION J

ATTACHMENT J.7

FAA Contract Security Officer Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

FAA contract security officers will qualify at least annually, and the FAA contract security officer provider shall provide written certification to the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) that each individual to be assigned as an FAA contract security officer has successfully met the firearms training and firearms qualification requirements of this order. This written certification must be available onsite for review prior to the individual assuming duties at an FAA facility. Each FAA contract security officer will qualify with the firearm assigned to them, by serial number, using the same ammunition carried on duty and stored for emergency use.

Each FAA contract security officer will qualify on a recognized law enforcement range, or other approved range under the supervision of a certified firearms instructor. The COR and the local ATR shall be notified prior to qualification so as to permit them to observe the qualification.

During qualification the security officer attempting to qualify will wear the trouser belt, duty belt, magazine pouches, belt keepers, flashlight, BBP kit, handcuffs, OC foam/gel, collapsible baton, pistol and holster assigned to for daily use.

FAA contract security officer will qualify using the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) course of fire or a standard course of fire prescribed by the State for armed guard security officer qualification that meets or exceeds the DHS standards. The course of fire used for qualification will be documented.

The contract security officer shall provide the needed data and sign the form at the end of this attachment, acknowledging compliance with the above direction. The Certified Firearms Instructor shall sign the bottom of the form at the end of this attachment, reporting the results of the qualification attempt.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Required Course of Fire

Firearms: Contract Authorized Handgun

Ammunition: Contract Authorized, 50 rounds

Target: DHS-ICE-QT (25yd) Silhouette by the American Target Company.

Qualification: A total of 50 rounds shall be fired with a maximum possible score of 250 points. Minimum qualification score is 200 points (80%)

Stage Distance Rounds Position Description

1 1.5 YDS 6 Strong hand only from the holster using the bent elbow position with the support arm/hand placed against the upper centerline of the officer’s chest

On command the shooter will:

Draw and fire one round in two seconds and re-holster.

Draw and fire two rounds in two seconds and re-holster.

Draw and fire three rounds in two seconds and re-holster.

Officers with a magazine capacity of less than twelve rounds will have to conduct a tactical reload or magazine exchange at the end of this stage of fire to be prepared for stage two

2 3 YDS 6 Using two hands from the holster point shoulder shooting, referencing sights

On command the shooter will:

Draw and fire three rounds in the chest of the target in three seconds, and re-holster.

Draw and fire three rounds in three seconds to the chest, perform a reload (emergency, tactical or magazine exchange) and re-holster.

3 7 YDS 6 Body armor and cover drills.

Two-handed shooting using the sights

On command the shooter will:

Draw and fire two rounds to the chest of the target and one round to the head of the target in five seconds and assume a high search position.

From high search, move to an aimed in position and fire two rounds to the chest of the target and one round to the head of the target in four seconds.

At the end of this stage, the two headshot rounds must be in the five ring head area for each to count as five points. The head area outside the five-ring is worth two points.

Officers with a magazine capacity of less than twelve rounds will have to conduct a tactical reload or magazine exchange at the end of this stage of fire to be prepared for stage four.

4 7 YDS 12 One-handed shooting On command, the shooter will:

Draw and fire three rounds, using both hands, then transfer the weapon to the strong hand only and fire three rounds, in ten seconds.

Perform a reload (emergency, tactical or magazine exchange), and re-holster.

Draw and fire three rounds, using both hands, then transfer the weapon to the support hand only and fire three rounds, in ten seconds.

Perform a reload (emergency, tactical or magazine exchange), and re-holster.

5 15 YDS 12 Two-handed shooting from the standing and kneeling position

On command the shooter will:

Draw and fire six rounds from the standing position in ten seconds.

Move to a kneeling position.

When the target edges, or command is given that threat has diminished, shooter performs a reload (emergency, tactical or magazine exchange) in five seconds and assumes a ready position.

When threat reappears, or command to fire is given, fire six additional rounds from the kneeling position in ten seconds.

Officers with a magazine capacity of less than twelve rounds will have to conduct a tactical reload or magazine exchange at the end of this stage of fire to be prepared for stage six.

6 15 YDS 4 Barricade On command the shooter will:

Take one step to the rear and one to the right of the barricade.

When the threat appears or command to fire is given, move to cover, draw and fire two rounds from the right side standing barricade position, move to the right side kneeling barricade and fire an additional two rounds, in twenty seconds.

While in a position of cover, perform a magazine exchange.

7 15 YDS 4 Barricade On command the shooter will:

Take one step to the rear and one to the left of the barricade.

When the threat appears or command to fire is given, move to cover and fire two rounds from the left side standing barricade position, move to the left side kneeling barricade and fire an additional two rounds, in 20 seconds.

Firearms Qualification Equipment Certification

This is to certify that I have met the firearms qualification/re-qualification criteria in the contract Statement of Work by meeting the following requirements:

I have qualified by firing the DHS or the State course of fire for security officers as required.

I have qualified with the same firearm, by serial number that I will carry on post, including any modifications to the grip and/or sights.

I have used the same type of ammunition that will be carried on post (no reloaded, “match”, enhanced, +P, or +P+ ammunition).

I have worn the same equipment during qualification/re-qualification that I will wear on post. [This does not apply to clothing, but rather to the duty gear such as the belt with all equipment attached such as holster, reloading devices (e.g. speed loaders and magazines), handcuffs, baton, gel spray, etc.]

Date of Qualification:

Firearm:

Manufacturer Model Caliber Serial Number

Ammunition:

Manufacturer Caliber Bullet Type (115 gr. FMJ, 155 gr. JHP, etc.)

Signatures:

Security Officer Qualifying Security Officer Printed Name

I certify that the above named Security Officer has successfully competed firearms recertification by achieving a score of out of on (date). The Course of Fire shot was .

(State CoF or DHS COF)

Certification Instructor Certification Instructor Printed Name