New Course! - North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc.
New Course! - North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc.
New Course! - North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc.
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
40 Hour Mandatory Firearms <strong>Training</strong> Program<br />
Participant's Information sheet<br />
To be given to <strong>Course</strong> Participants<br />
Public Act 79-652 states, "Possession and use of a firearm, in connection with official duties of a peace<br />
officer in Illinois, is conditional upon participation and successful completion of 40 Hour Firearms<br />
<strong>Training</strong>."<br />
Your agency supervisor has scheduled you to participate in a 40 Hour Mandatory Firearms <strong>Training</strong><br />
Program. This program satisfies the requirements of the Illinois Law Enforcement <strong>Training</strong> Standards<br />
Board.<br />
<strong>Training</strong> includes classroom instruction and weapons practice at a firing range with instructors certified by<br />
the Illinois Law Enforcement <strong>Training</strong> Standards Board. The following conditions were established through<br />
the cooperative efforts of the Board and <strong>North</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Multi</strong>-<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Training</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. It is your responsibility to<br />
read these conditions thoroughly and adhere to all of them. These include:<br />
1. Report to training as instructed by your Chief, Sheriff, or <strong>Training</strong> Officer<br />
2. Safety regulations of the range, weapon conditions, and ammunition use will be directed<br />
by the Range Master and his assistants.<br />
3. The Range Master will instruct and enforce strict regulations for safe handling and use of<br />
weapons at all times. Anyone who endangers the safety or well-being of others will be<br />
ejected from the premises. This includes horseplay, carelessness, or any other<br />
inappropriate behavior.<br />
4. You must bring your own weapon, ammunition, and required equipment. The Range<br />
Master and his assistants will not provide, repair, or replace any equipment. Please make<br />
certain all equipment is in proper working condition.<br />
5. Classroom instruction is held in the evening. You are required to bring notebooks, pens or<br />
pencils. DO NOT BRING WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION TO CLASSROOM<br />
SESSIONS.<br />
6. Range instruction is held on Saturdays and Sundays. You are required to bring the<br />
following to the range:<br />
a. Service weapon in safe firing condition<br />
b. Duty holster<br />
c. 550 rounds ammunition (factory or reload)<br />
d. Eye and ear protection<br />
e. Shotgun in safe firing condition<br />
f. Appropriate clothing for outdoor range (depending on class location)<br />
g. Cleaning kit for your service weapon<br />
h. Bag lunch or money to purchase meal<br />
State statute requires successful completion of this training BEFORE you can legally carry a weapon while<br />
performing law enforcement duties. Successful completion is achieved with at least a 70% on the written<br />
examination and 70% on each of the two qualification shooting rounds. Re-testing for a failed written<br />
examination or a failed range qualification will be handled in accordance with the policies of the Illinois<br />
Law Enforcement <strong>Training</strong> Standards Board.<br />
Care and use of your weapon is a serious matter. You are required to conduct yourself in a professional<br />
manner at all times during this training program.<br />
122<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Multi</strong>-<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Training</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.