Each issue of The Police Marksman will feature a “Course of Fire” that police offi cers can use for their own department’s training. Training courses can be shared and used “as is” or you may wish to modify them as needed. If you have a fi rearms course that has worked well with your own department’s range training, send it to us and we’ll pay you $50 if it’s chosen to be shared here. Try to keep the round count at a single box of 50 rounds for pistol courses as we know today’s ammo budgets are challenging. Courses with movement, cover, shields, low light, etc. are benefi cial to all police offi cers, so follow the standard instructional format like this issue’s course and e-mail it to us at
steventracy@hendonpub.com.
Required Items and Materials: 1. Standard patrol duty equipment 2. Any silhouette target (3 targets per course of fi re are recom- mended)
3. 15 Rounds of ammunition (perform course of fi re three times for a total of 45 rounds)
Instructional Goal: To understand the importance of tactical lateral movement
Instructional Objectives: T e drill will enhance the offi cer’s ability to move both forward and laterally.
Lesson Plan: 1. Introduction a. Introduce self. B. State your qualifi cations. C. Course of fi re explanation
2. Explain the importance of forward and lateral movement while fi ring. a. T e vast majority of lethal force encounters do not occur during static-controlled fi ring conditions.
B. T e ability to eff ectively change direction and engage threats is a crucial skill to hone; explain gun turret technique and side stepping technique.
Body: a. Course of Fire on the range
1. Set up 4 standard 55-gallon drums (plastic ones are ideal). T e drums should be spaced evenly (in a square) to start at a distance of approximately 10 yards apart. Drums are not for cover but are obstacles to guide movement.
2. One offi cer will report to the fi ring line with a duty rig and 3 magazines loaded with 5 rounds in each. Offi cer will be oriented down range at the target arrays, beginning at either of the rear barrels (left or right rear—see diagram next page).
3. On the command of move, the student will draw and start moving forward tactically and engaging the fi rst designated target while moving.
4. Students should focus on well-placed hits and tactical move- ment. All rounds are to be fi red by the offi cer while moving forward.
5. Students should now reload and turn to move laterally by either the gun turret technique or side stepping, and fi re the next 5 rounds.
6. Students should now reload and fi re the 5 remaining rounds while moving backward.
7. Scoring is pass/fail, percentage of hits in the center mass area (usually 70 -75%)
B. Scoring is Pass/Fail, percentage of hits in the center mass area (usually 70-75%)
Conclusion A. Questions B. T anks PM
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Course of Fire: Tactical Lateral Movement Drill
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