BALLISTIC SHIELD INSTRUCTOR
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course teaches an understanding of the shield from the basics of design and individual operator use through team deployment. The goal of this course is to build instructors who can teach shield operator-level skills and serve as Subject Matter Experts for their agencies. Course material provides tactical and technical options within the context of various incident types. This course trains students at the instructor level, aiming to build a depth of knowledge that instructors can use to advance their agencies, teams, and/or personal capabilities.
TOPICS COVERED
- Components, ballistics, incident debriefs, teaching fundamentals
- Shield handling, marksmanship, shooting fundamentals
- Officer Down/Citizen Rescue
- Arrest teams and suspect handling
- Close quarter room clearing and structure clearance with shields
COURSE DURATION
3 Days
EQUIPMENT
Please be sure to bring the required equipment to the class. Keep in mind that the required equipment is simply the minimum. One of the goals of the course is to make you better at how you operate, please bring the equipment you deploy with in whatever your given assignment is.
- 1 ballistic shield per two students - loaner shield available upon request
- Handgun with 3 magazines and duty type holster
- Marking cartridge/Simunition Handgun or handgun conversion
- Appropriate duty gear for your given assignment/unit
- Range gear - eye and ear protection
• Water - A minimum of a gallon a day is recommended
• Optional: Plate carrier/body armor/helmet/web gear
Ammo:
- 500 rounds for handgun
- 80 rounds of marking cartridge ammunition
NOTE: This course utilizes marking cartridges against stationary (non role player) targets during the final day of the course. If a student or agency is unable to procure a Simunition/UTM handgun or the needed ammo, it can be rented for an additional $50. This is payable while booking through the website or by requesting for the rental during invoice request for department purchase order.