BASIC COURSE CERTIFICATION REVIEW

California Commission on POST | Basic Training Bureau

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FIREARMS (LD35)

Please provide the following information:

Name of Academy you are evaluating:

Date of your evaluation:

Your Name:

Your Phone Number:

Your Email Address:

Academy POST BCCR – Firearms Training

Section 1100 - Firearms Training

1101 - Academy firearms training/testing complies with Chapter 2 of POST Guidelines for Student

Safety in Certified Courses:

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

1102 - Students receive instruction and are provided with firearms safety policies & procedures.

Verified Not Verified

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1103 - Academy provides instruction in all learning objectives required by TTS (Lesson Plan).

Verified Not Verified Date on TTS

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

1104 - Academy administers and scores all tests required by TTS (Required Exercise Tests).

Verified Not Verified Attach copies of the presenter’s test forms

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

1104 - Academy administers all student learning activities required by TTS.

Verified Not Verified

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1105 - Students receive instruction regarding proper handling of ammunition.

Verified Not Verified

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1106 - Students receive instruction regarding proper handling of firearm cleaning materials and

solvents, and proper decontamination from lead and other hazardous materials involved with

firearms training.

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

Documents that demonstrate compliance with 1101-1106 will be provided to on-site review team. Note: How is staff exposure to lead monitored? How are safety briefings are conducted whenever re-entering a training site after absence (lunch)? How often is the range mined for lead?

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

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Section 1200 - Firearms Training Facility

1201 - Facility is conducive to a safe training environment.

Verified Not Verified

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1202 - Facility is properly secured and adequate signage posted to prevent unauthorized persons

from exposure to potentially dangerous situations.

Verified Not Verified

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1203 - Facility has an emergency medical response plan (how does the presenter handle injuries to

students or instructors).

Verified Not Verified

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1204 - First aid equipment/materials are provided at all training sites.

Verified Not Verified

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1205 - Safety rules are conspicuously posted.

Verified Not Verified

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1206 – Every student shall wear eye and ear protection while engaging in shooting or while in the

immediate vicinity of the firing line.

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

Attach a copy of the presenter’s lesson plan.

Describe how the presenter meets the TTS requirements of shooting during low light/night conditions:

Describe firearms training/testing facilities:

Describe access control and security measures:

Miscellaneous / Other (describe):

Facility is primarily designed for firearms training.

Verified Not Verified

Instructors and students wear soft body armor during training.

Yes No

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Section 1300 - Weapons Loading and Unloading

1301 - Facility has a designated weapon loading/unloading area.

Verified Not Verified

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1302 - Weapons loading/unloading area is capable of containing a projectile in case of an

accidental/negligent discharge.

Verified Not Verified

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1303 - Safe waiting area is designated for students not directly involved in shooting.

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

Students are supervised when loading/unloading firearms.

Verified Not Verified

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Section 1400 - Weapons Storage

1401 - If facility has no armory/storage facility, the Academy has a written policy regarding students’

control and storage of their firearms and ammunition (PC 25400).

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

1402 - Students understand and comply with applicable laws and policies regarding self-storage and

transportation of weapons and equipment (PC 25400).

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

The following recommendations are implemented:

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Section 1500 - Weapons Cleaning and Maintenance

1501 - Facility has a designated weapons cleaning area.

Verified Not Verified

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1502 - Weapon cleaning area is equipped with proper safety equipment.

Verified Not Verified

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Weapons cleaning area is equipped with a decontamination station (wash hands/face to remove any lead particles as a result of the weapon’s discharge).

Verified Not Verified

Explain (how verified/why not verified):

Required Evaluation Tests

Explain how your academy gives the required tests:

FIREARMS MANAGEMENT FINDINGS

Compliance Issues:
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Recommendations:
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Exemplary Aspects:
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Instructors Present:

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General Comments:

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