Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits2.5PrerequisitePSTC 1648 and 1683; State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee that state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionpolice department, sheriff's office, marshal's office, the California Highway Patrol, the Department of Justice, or the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and are authorized by their agencies to possess short-barreled rifles within the course and scope of their duties. Additionally, students must have completed a training course in the use of these weapons certified by POST. This course is specifically designed to prepare experienced law enforcement personnel to teach the POST certified firearms course at the basic law enforcement academy level and in-service law enforcement firearms training courses. Topics include the role of the law enforcement firearms instructor, liability issues, instructor development, lesson plan development, basic marksmanship, shooter problem analysis, standard and non-traditional shooting positions, weapons transition, and tactical movement and cover. This course meets the minimum instructor certification requirements to be a POST certified pistol and rifle instructor. Successful completion of all portions of the course, including all course work and firearms qualifications, are mandatory to receive certification. Partial certification will not be allowed. POST certification 2970-21209. Pass/No Pass.Usually HeldMon Tue Sat 