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Firearms - 2030 - 03 Shotgun Instructor (Yakima)

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Full Description: This course will give current firearm’s instructors the knowledge and skills of shotgun operation in both Lethal and Less-Lethal applications.  This course is not ammunition specific, but rather, familiarizes officers with the variety of lethal ammunition options, less-lethal munitions options, and tactics currently used during LE operations. Applicants who fail the prerequisite entry range skills test will be removed from the class on the morning of the first day and charged the full course tuition fee.
This class is 40 hours in length.  Graduates will be able to teach safe-handling, operation, and manipulations of the police shotgun as well as less lethal application of the same platform.
Subjects covered include:
• Loading & unloading
• Less-Lethal options & applications
• Methods of carry
• Immediate action drills
• Select munitions drills
• Weapon modifications and accessories
• Types of munitions
• Sizing the shotgun to the shooter
• Target engagement from 1 to 100 yards
• Introduction to 37mm & 40mm Less-Lethal platform & munitions
Audience:  Active law enforcement personnel who meet the prerequisites.

Prerequisite:

1. Successful completion of Handgun Instructor Level 1.

2. A passing score of 90% on the entrance and manipulation skills shooting test is required.  Both tests will be conducted on day one of the course.  To review the requirements, see required forms below.

3. Failure of the entry qualification, (Less than 90% or 450 out of 500 pts) will result in the student being released from the course. Fees will not be waived.

Dress Code:  For security reasons, while on the WSCJTC campus are encouraged to wear their agency logo shirt/uniform and have their agency ID badge visible.

Cancelation Policy: Cancellation Policy: Deadline to cancel is 7 days prior to class. There is a $600 no show or late cancellation fee. Cancellations are done by the agency's training manager in the WSCJTC Acadis Portal.

Training Dates: 06/09/2025 - 06/13/2025

Prerequisites: None Specified

Registration Dates: 06/09/2024 - 05/26/2025

Available Seats: 20

Hours: 40h 0m

Fee: $900.00

Training Location: Sun Targets Shooting Park
1452 Suntargets RD
Moxee, WA 98936

Directions to Location: Click the session name to see the location address.

Resources Required: • Agency-issued/approved shotgun pump or semi-auto, with sling and side saddle or other spare ammunition storage device capable of being attached to the weapon. All applicants should bring a duplicate spare shotgun. NOTE – a pump-action shotgun is required for Less-Lethal munitions.
• Weapon cleaning equipment
• BDU type pants with cargo pockets
• Baseball cap
• Body armor
• Laptop and flash drive

Required ammunition:
• 10 dummy shotgun rounds
• 50 rounds of agency-issued Less-Lethal Impact munitions
• 500 rounds of 00 Buckshot
• 500 rounds of birdshot
• 250 slug rounds
• 50 rounds of practice ammo for duty pistol

Reporting Instructions: Classes will be held 0800 – 1700 Monday through Friday.
Dates and locations will vary by session.

Firearms Program Email: appliedskills@cjtc.wa.gov

Documents: Shotgun Entry Update Qualification

Shotgun Essential Skills

Shotgun Exit Test

Signup Details: To register for the course, contact your Training Manager to register you using the WSCJTC Acadis Portal.

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Firearms - 2030 - 03 Shotgun Instructor (Yakima)

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