Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Firearms, Laser Update
(1820-21055)
8-Hour Expanded Course Outline
I. Registration/Orientation
A. Class
B. Instructors
C. Agenda of the days activities
II. Classroom Lecture And Presentation
A. 10 Fatal Errors
1. Attitude
2. Tombstone Courage
3. Not Enough Rest
4. Taking A Bad Position
5. Danger Signs
6. Failure To The Suspect’s Hands
7. Relaxing Too Soon
8. Improper Use Or No Handcuffs
9. No Search Or Poor Search
10. Dirty Or Inoperative Weapon
B. Close Quarter Pistol Techniques
1. Combat Shooting vs. Target Shooting
III. Practical application
A. Walk through and explanations
1. Traffic stops
2. Pedestrian stops
3. Bicycle stops
4. Group contacts
5. Room clearing
IV. Role Playing
A. Safety Briefing
1. Explanation of activities
2. Introduction of Simunitions
3. Safety Equipment
4. Range Rules
5. Scenario Rules
B. Role playing scenarios.
V. Critique