Patrol Rifle Instructor Course
June 17 @ 8:00 am - June 21 @ 5:00 pm
This course is for already certified firearms (pistol) instructors. The student of this training will gain the knowledge of how to articulate and instruct the safe carry and storage; care and maintenance; sighting; setting up and engaging in live-fire drills; functions of the rifle and more to future operators of semi-auto patrol rifles. Please read the pre-requisites for the minimum standards for instructor candidates.
This course is for already certified firearms (pistol) instructors with basic AR15 user/operator course certification. Certificates of both must be presented on Day 1 to the instructors. The students of this course will gain the knowledge of how to articulate and instruct the safe carry and storage; care and maintenance; sighting; setting up and engaging in live-fire drills; functions of the rifle and more to future operators of semi-auto patrol rifles.
Only iron sights are permitted during the course with electronic sights familiarization on the last day of the class. On the morning of Day 1 the student will report to the range with a zeroed rifle for a live fire pre-test course of the following:
Zero Confirmation – From the prone position fire 3 rounds into the center mass circle of zeroing target at 27 yards to verify weapon zero. If the group is outside of the zero circle the shooter gets 1 correction and fire additional 3 round group to confirm zero. Pass or Fail
Skills Demonstration – Starting with 2 magazines with 15 rounds in each the student on command will exit a patrol car with rifle and move to a position behind a barricade. On command, the shooter will fire 3 rounds from the support shoulder from behind cover at TCQ target 15 yards away in 7 seconds, perform an un-timed tactical reload behind cover. Then on command will fire 3 rounds on same target from the strong side in 5 seconds. Place rifle on safe.
Moving across the range to a second barricade the student will take up a kneeling position utilizing cover and on command fire 6 rounds on TCQ target 25 yards down range in 10 seconds. The student will then stand on command and utilizing cover, fire 6 shots on same TCQ target in 15 seconds. From behind cover reload using the 12-round magazine. Place rifle on safe.
On command move to third position up range, 50 yards from TCQ target. From firing position, the student will shoot from the kneeling position 4 rounds in 60 seconds, then 4 rounds from the sitting position in 45 seconds, and finally from the prone position 4 rounds in 30 seconds.
Score 100% in TCQ combat scoring area.
Those unable to meet the requirements will not continue with the course. Final qualification course on Friday is 60 rounds on targets at 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards.
As this course follows the military model of marksmanship ALL students must have a 2-point sling (attaches to the toe of the stock and to the front sling swivel under the barrel) to obtain stability of the weapon. The most common is a M1 Garand from Midway $14.99 part number 966254.
PDF format zeroing targets are available at the below web addresses.
M4 (LE Carbine 16” barrel) target http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/m4-carbine-zero.pdf
M16 20” barrel target http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/m16a2-25m-zero.pdf
Zeroing instructions – A pdf file (attached) explains different ideas of battle zeroing your rifle. It is yours or departments option of which you use. However, you must pass the pre-test (described above) and the final live fire test to graduate from this course.
This is not a participation pass course. Certification is awarded based upon daily evaluations of progress, a written outline and verbal presentation of a topic, written test, and qualification course of fire.
Minimum equipment requirements: AR15 weapon, 3 magazines, cleaning equipment (don’t forget the lube), shooting mat if desired, duty belt with pistol and 3 magazines, BODY ARMOR REQUIRED ON THE RANGE, hat, eye protection, ear puffs/plugs (muffs tend to interfere with cheek weld on the stock), laptop computer with 4 GB thumb drive as all information is presented in digital format. 1000 rounds of .223 or 5.56 ball ammunition. 100 rounds of pistol ammunition.
Course Instructors: Thomas Royal & Bruce Coxworth, Certified Firearms/Patrol Rifle Instructors
Course Location: Delta Community College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr 48710, Room N-007
Range Location: Saginaw City Range, 2406 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, Saginaw, MI.
Course Fee: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
Delta College Consortium Members: $400.00 per person
Non-Consortium: $600.00 per person
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2024. THERE IS LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE. WE RECOMMEND YOU REGISTER EARLY!