NEMRT - Class Info Close Quarter Handgun Skills: Level I

Spring FY24 Training Catalog

Close Quarter Handgun Skills: Level I 16PHY009
Cancellations for this class must be received by NEMRT 35 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!
Location:	Will County Sheriff's Office Training Unit
Date:	6/17/2024
Starts:	01:00 PM	Ends:	6/18/2024 09:00 PM
NEMRT Certificate Hours:	16
Speaker(s):	Jeff L Chudwin
Member Fee:	$300.00
NonMember Fee:	$420.00
Department Max:	2
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****SCROLL DOWN FOR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT*************** This intensive 2 day program is designed to enhance an officer’s fighting skills through the use of simple but effective close quarter shooting and defensive tactics. Geared for both first line and undercover officers, this course will provide core skill development exercises that are key to officer survival and success in the most dangerous street confrontations. This training establishes a foundation for more advanced firearms skills and tactics to be learned as students progress. Throughout the course, officers will focus on enhanced accuracy and weapons handling skills through the use of live-fire exercises requiring them to move, communicate, and shoot where and when required. Topics to be addressed include the following: - Use of force issues - Close quarter fighting techniques and tactics - Range safety and developing a survival mindset - Wound ballistics and targeting the threat - Introduction to the “Shield Technique” and physical fighting skills - Verbal skills development - Overcoming distractions - Accurate single & multiple shot placement - Stoppage/malfunction clearance skills - Failure to stop drills - Reloading/magazine change out - Movement off line of force/threat - Single aggressor engagement from different angles of attack - 360 degree awareness of additional threats - Final Certification course of fire STUDENTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO CLASS: - 500 rounds of ammunition - Hat with bill to protect face from ejected brass - Eye protection - Pencil/pen and notebook - Duty handgun - Duty belt with holster and magazine pouch(es) WITH A MINIMUM (MORE SUGGESTED) OF THREE MAGAZINES. It is strongly suggested that the officers' street magazines NOT be used and range/practice magazines be substituted - Soft body armor - Comfortable clothing and boots (fatigues/BDUs/uniform suggested) - Water/sports drinks for hydration - Food for on-site lunch break PLEASE NOTE: This course is offered throughout the year on an outdoor or partially-covered range. Student officers must dress appropriately for temperature and conditions. This course has been certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and is not reimbursable by the ILETSB. Cancellations must be received by NEMRT 35 days prior to the start of this program in order to avoid being billed.**

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Close Quarter Handgun Skills: Level I 16PHY009