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FIREARMS INSTRUCTORRecertification
TY 2013
Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee
SGT William Leanos, Firearms Training Coordinator
Author: Sgt. William Leanos&
MPTC Firearms Training Advisory Committee
Based on the 2013 Distance Learning program developed by Steve Taranto & Todd Bailey
Slide show presentation by Todd Bailey
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HOT TOPICS FOR TY 2013
Distance Learning Program Area Representatives Electronic Certificates Website News & Information
page MPTC Instructor Levels I & II New Shotgun Program &
Qualification State Standard for Qualification
& Training
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HOT TOPICS FOR TY 2013 Updated Service Pistol
Qualification- 7 Yard stage- Round Accountability on the range and on the street- Required hits at each stage
Remedial Training
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OBJECTIVES FOR TY 2013 Identify relationship Area
Representatives have with the individual instructor
Know where the use of a firearm falls on to the MPTC Use of Force model
Know how to access the MPTC Firearms Training website and your electronic certificates
State the four instructor levels and the differences between Level I and II
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OBJECTIVES FOR TY 2013 Identify the difference between
training and qualification State your department’s firearms
training responsibilities with regard to the MPTC Standard for Requalification and Training of Municipal Police Officers
Demonstrate your proficiency and ability to meet the minimum standard for instructor requalification with applicable weapon systems
Demonstrate an understanding of the MPTC scoring system and 100% round accountability
MPTC Use of Force Model
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Legal Issues – Use of Force
Tenn v. Garner (1985) Deadly force may not be used against a non-dangerous fleeing suspect UNLESS it is necessary to prevent escape AND the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or others.
Graham v. Conner (1989) Claims of excessive force are analyzed under the 4th Amendment’s “objective reasonableness” standard.
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Legal Issues – Use of Force Julian v. Randazzo (1989)
Established that Section 120.7 of the Model Code of Pre-arrainment Procedure is the standard by which a police officer can use deadly force in the Commonwealth. "A law enforcement officer authorized to make an arrest . . . may use such force as is reasonably necessary to effect the arrest . . . . The officer may use deadly force for these purposes only if (a) the arrest is for a felony; and
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Legal Issues – Use of Force
Julian v. Randazzo (1989) (cont.)(b) the officer reasonably believes that the force employed creates no substantial risk to innocent persons; and (c) the officer reasonably believes that: (i) the crime for which the arrest is made involved conduct including the use or threatened use of deadly force; or (ii) there is a substantial risk that the person to be arrested will cause death or serious bodily harm if his apprehension is delayed."
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Legal Issues – Failure to Train
Canton v. Harris (1989)- A municipality’s inadequate training may give rise to a 42 USC 1983 liability when it is deliberately indifferent to the rights of the city’s inhabitants and actually causes the plaintiff’s injury.
Popow v. Margate (1979)- Firearms training for police officers should include training related to the conditions the officer is likely to encounter such as moving targets, reduced light and residential areas.
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Legal Issues – Failure to Train
Young v. City of Providence (2005)- This recent case emphasized the importance of documenting training. There was testimony that conflicted on whether certain training actually took place. The court echoed earlier opinions that training must be fully documented for it to have taken place in the eyes of the court. - This is the only protection the instructor has after the fact that they delivered the stated training.
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DISTANCE LEARNING Classroom session being replaced
by the Distance Learning (DL) module
Found on MPTC website DL training must be completed
PRIOR to attending the practical range session.
You must be on the MPTC Database to log on.
Instructor Information Update form will be part of this process
Be sure to provide an Email address
Communication Firearms Training News &
Information- www.firearmsinstructor.org
Your online source for up to date news, information and course materials- Certificates- Lesson Plans- Forms- Courses of Fire- Manuals - Training Schedule
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ONLINE SERVICES Certificates are now generated
electronically in PDF format Firearms training certificates issued
to you since 2007 can be accessed on line.- Go to www.firearmsinstructor.org - Select the CERTIFICATE tab. - Login is the email address you provided to the Firearms Coordinator.
If you have a problem – contact your Area Representative FIRST
Material will be added and updated as necessary
Support Staff Assistant Coordinators
Cliff Alves (978) [email protected]
Ron Raneri (781) [email protected]
Steve Taranto (781) [email protected]
The Assistant Coordinators speak with the authority of the Statewide Coordinator on issues related to firearms training.
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Support Staff Area Representatives
Area 1 – Essex Co., Probation, MBTA, MLEFIAA and IALEFICliff Alves (978) [email protected]
Area 2 – Middlesex Co, Environmental Police, Federal Agencies Ron Raneri (781) [email protected] Taranto (781) [email protected]
Area 3 – Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, AMTRAK, College PDs, MassportRon Raneri (781) [email protected]
Area 4 – Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester Counties, Mass. State PoliceBert DuVernay (508) 867-2059 [email protected]
Area 5 – Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket and Plymouth Counties, Sheriff’s Offices and DOCSteve Assad (774) [email protected]
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Firearms Training Organization & Information Flow Chart
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MPTC Instructor Levels
All MPTC disciplines have multi-tier instructor system
Level I – Basic instructor Level II – Advanced instructor Level III – Lead Instructors for
MPTC programs Level IV – Master Instructor Trainer
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INSTRUCTOR LEVELS Level I (Basic Firearms
Instructor) - Entry level for all firearms instructors- Teaches at agency level only- 1 year of FT or PT on the job- Successful completion of 10 Day Basic Firearms Instructor school or approved equivalent
(NOT authorized to teach the 20 hour Reserve Intermittent Firearms course)
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INSTRUCTOR LEVELS Level II (Advanced Firearms
Instructor) All Basic / Level I privileges plus
- Authorized to teach the 20 hour Reserve Intermittent Officer Firearms Course- May assist with Recruit Academy level program if under MPTC contract - Experience requirement - 4 yrs as basic instructor - Actively teaching - Documentation required
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INSTRUCTOR LEVELS Level III (MPTC Lead
Instructor) All Basic & Level II privileges
plus - Authorized to function as Lead Instructor at MPTC Firearms Training programs. - 2 yrs as Level II instructor - 24 hr. MPTC Instructor Development - MPTC Use of Force Instructor - Actively teaching - 24 hrs actively assisting @ MPTC firearms classes under a Level III
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INSTRUCTOR LEVELS Level IV (MPTC Master
Instructor) All Level III privileges plus
authorized to teach all MPTC firearms programs. - 4 yrs as Level III instructor - Instructor Development Course - Submit resume and supporting docs to MPTC Firearms Coordinator for review by Steering Committee and approval by Executive Director - Approved only as needed
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Firearms Instructor Certification Update
Certification is now valid for three (3) years
94% is minimum passing score- MPTC / MSA Certification - MSA Certification Optional
MSA has adopted MPTC Patrol Rifle & Shotgun qualification courses
100% Round Accountability- All your rounds must land on the “body”
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INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT 100% round accountability Each scored hit = 2 pointsHits in the greysilhouette area do not score pointshowever they areconsidered a “hit”.
Hits within the “milkbottle” score points.This includes the pelvic scoring area.
Hits outside the silhouette area or off the paper are considered a miss.
No score for that stage and shooter must re-shoot the stage.
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INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENT 100% Round
Accountability Goals:
- Improve marksmanship- Enhance officer safety- Enhance safety of the general public- Encourage practice
Stresses the importance of making each shot count- 1 accurate shot beats 3 misses all day
Instructors will lead from the front by setting the example of marksmanship
Rounds not fired due to misfire or malfunction are “accounted for” via an alibi fire or by virtue of not being fired.
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INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS No more than 3 attempts to
attain a passing score on qualification. If not;- Repeat Basic Firearms Course
Your instructor certification may not be expired for more than 4 years*. If so;
- Repeat Basic Firearms Course* w/o approval from Statewide Coordinator
(Effective: 1/1/10)
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NON-INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION
All Other Personnel MPTC QUALIFICATION COURSE Minimum of 80% for passing
score- 40 out of 50 shots in scoring area- 2 pts. per round in scoring area
All rounds accounted for on the paper
Achieve minimum # of rounds in scoring for that stage (distance).
Non-Instructor Requirements
Hits within the “milkbottle” score points.This includes the pelvic scoring area.
Hits to greysilhouette and outside border on the paper do not score pointshowever they areconsidered a “hit”.
Hits off paper are considered a miss. Shooter must reshoot any stages where a miss occurs.
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Non-Instructor Round Accountability
Department qualifications All rounds must “hit the paper”
- Rounds observed to miss the paper are “unaccounted for”- Instructor should use discretion and common sense when scoring targets.
Reasoning - Police officers are responsible for every round they fire- Missed rounds can kill or injure innocent bystanders
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State Standard Commonwealth of Massachusetts
now has a written “standard” for firearms qualification & training
MPTC Pistol Qualification course is the standard qualification course of fire
Applies to all agencies that fall under the MPTC umbrella
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State Standard Approved in March 2010 Establishes minimum re-
qualification and continual training standards
At this time, applies ONLY to handgun
Required of ALL sworn municipal full and part time police officers in the Commonwealth
Acknowledges differences between Qualification & Training
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Qualification Intended to document
- Existing marksmanship proficiency- Ability to handle a firearm safely
Annual Qualification- 50 round MPTC qualification course- Minimum passing score of 80% - 94% for instructors- Duty handgun (pistol / revolver)
- MPTC approved targets
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Training Training is intended to improve
the officer’s- Marksmanship proficiency- Firearms handling skills under stress in a variety of potential shooting situations as well as to enhance officer safety and the safety of the public.
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Training Two Annually (within 12 month
period) 3 mandatory components
- Policy Review to include use of firearms and deadly force, firearms safety and safe storage of firearms- 50 round live fire range training session - Multiple exercises- 2nd practical training session - Separate date - Live fire NOT required at the 2nd
session
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Annual Training Standard Instruction and review of
- Deadly force legal issues (case law)- Department policy on use of deadly force - Safe handling of firearms- Safe storage of firearms (c140s131L)
This may be done at the time of qualification, range training or on a separate date
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Annual Training Standard Live fire session will include at
least 50 rounds- Broken up into multiple training exercises- Shall be in addition to the 50 rounds fired in the Qualification Course.- May be conducted on the same day as the 50 round Qualification Course- May use any target- Reactive targets encouraged
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Annual Training Standard Training shall be realistic in
natureor scenario based and include- Judgmental shooting- Reduced light shooting- Multiple target drills or scenarios- Moving targets- Shooting while moving- Use of cover- Shooting from a variety of positions- Sighted & Point shooting techniques
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Annual Training Standard The second training session shall
be held on a separate date from the live fire training.
No time requirements - i.e. this could be Roll Call training
The important thing is to have quality training and properly document the training with lesson plans and training reports.
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Annual Training Standards Skill building drills may include
- Simulators (Range 3000, FATS, etc.)- Simulations (Simunitions®, Airsoft, Plastic rounds or Red/Blue Guns)
Departments are encouraged to use MPTC instructors in their programs
Evaluation Performance beyond the actual
marksmanship score Can be cause for failure of the
course of fire Includes
- Ability to handle the firearm safely - Cardinal Rules - Move with the firearm safely - Tactics
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FIREARMS SAFETY RULESREVIEW
All weapons are always treated as if they were loaded.
Never point a weapon at anything you are not willing to destroy.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have made the decision to fire.
Know your target and what is beyond it.
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FIREARMS SAFETY RULES Know your target and what is
beyond it. Especially in crowds and urban
areas, etc. Expect tunnel vision
- Look beyond the threat for bystanders- NYPD Empire State Bldg incident
Change your angle to the threat if possible for a clear shot
Maybe it is not SAFE to take the shot!
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RANGE RULES
Download and print RANGE SAFETY RULES
Read the form
Sign the form
Bring the form with you to the range
RANGE New format for 2013
- 2 sessions per day- Morning runs 0700 – 1130- Afternoon runs 1030 – 1500- Be sure to specify which session you want
Using ALFA Range at Fort Devens- Obey all speed and seat belt laws on base
Other locations at North Dartmouth, Barre (MLEFIAA) and Western Mass.
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Pistol Qualification Revision
7 yard line completely changed Start at 15 yard line
- Shooting on the move to 7 yd line (2 rounds)- Shooting from cover* (4 rounds)- 1 handed shooting from cover* - 2 rounds dominant hand only - 2 rounds support hand only*Cover used if available
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Pistol Qualification Revision
Specific requirements on the minimum number of hits required at each distance
Distance Min # of hits15 yards 410 yards 8 7 yards 8
5 yards 10 3 yards 10
If the shooter doesn’t meet these minimums, they must reshoot the stage. 3 attempts max.
This scoring is independent of the 94% and 80% requirements
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LEOSA LEOSA Improvements Act passed
in 2010 Changes include:
- Specifically allows any ammo not prohibited by federal law or subject to Nat’l. Firearms Act- Includes AMTRAK, Federal Reserve and Executive Branch police officers- Redefines retired officers as ones “separated from service in good standing”- Establishes 3 ways for retired officers to qualify (continued)
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LEOSA (cont.) - Meets qualification standards
of their former agency or- Meets qualification standards of state in which they reside or if the state has no qualification standard an agency within the state in which the individual resides or- The standards used by a certified firearms instructor qualified to conduct firearms qualification for active officers in that state.
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LEOSA (cont.) Creates possible conflicts with
state laws- Massachusetts CMR defining retirees, identification cards and qualification- New Jersey law prohibiting hollow point ammo by anyone other than LE on duty
Note – LEOSA does not (yet) address the issue of high capacity magazines carried by off duty/retired officers in states prohibiting them.
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Shotgun Qualification The 25 round Shotgun
qualification course is the standard effective Jan. 1, 2013
New program is more practical- Includes downloading / unloading as a testable component- Emphasizes tactical reloading- Incorporates movement, use of cover, multiple rounds and shooting on the move- Commonality in training with Patrol Rifle program
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New Shotgun Program Core fundamentals:
Operation- including accessing from cruiser
Marksmanship Loading, downloading & unloading Tactical Reloading ( aka topping off)
- “Put back what you shoot”
Movement
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Remedial Training Agency policy on what action will be
taken should an officer fail to qualify with any dept. weapon- Criteria for - Immediate remedial training (critical issues) - What warrants taking the officer’s weapon? - Remedial at a later date - Not a safety or serious proficiency issue- # of attempts to qualify allowed- Steps if officer fails to meet agency standards
Every reasonable attempt must be made to provide retraining and opportunities to qualify
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Remedial Training Consistent and/or flagrant violations
of standard safety rules in addition to dangerously poor marksmanship must be addressed immediately in the interest of officer and public safety.
Marksmanship is a perishable skill- Skill level will deteriorate without sufficient ongoing training- Departments can not reasonably expect an officer to remain proficient without quality ongoing training
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Remedial Training During the practical portion of the
recertification you will see several drills and exercises which are useful to diagnose problem shooters- Wall Drill- 1 Hole Drill- Ball & Dummy Drill- Exemplar Drill-
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Remember – You do not get sued for ‘failure to
qualify’…
You are sued for FAILURE TO TRAIN
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