Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the following skills and techniques:

Identify the legal authority allowing security officers and private investigators to carry a firearm

Identify the limitations of a security officer’s ability to carry a firearm and use deadly force

Identify crimes that may serve as a justification for the use of deadly force

Identify the types of liability that may result from the improper use of a firearm

Safe weapon handling

Identification of weapons parts and ammunition

Weapons cleaning and maintenance

Handgun drawing and holstering

Weapon loading and unloading

Basic shooting principles

Proficiency with a firearm by shooting a qualifying score with a handgun (revolver or semiautomatic

pistol)

Proficiency for weapon handling

Proper intervention for weapon malfunctions

Security officers & Private Detectives will have to pass the live-fire range qualification to complete the training. Which is expelled further in the course.