Domestic
Training
Firearms Training
The
Firearms Training Unit provides firearms instruction to Basic Agent trainees
and in-service classes. The unit conducts Firearms Instructor certification
and the training for all firearms instructors in the field. It is also
responsible for the testing and evaluation of all firearms, ammunition,
ballistic protection, gear, and firearms-related equipment.
Basic Agent trainees
receive 120 hours of firearms training including basic marksmanship, combat
shooting skills, and tactics. Each student receives individual instruction
and practice in using shoulder-fired weapons, firing while using a ballistic
shield, and firing in low-light environments.
Deadly
force scenarios are simulated using the Firearms Automated Training System
(FATS). This computer simulator tests decision making and reaction time
by employing drills that hone combat shooting skills. These drills emphasize
respect for human life and the importance of the proper use of deadly
force.
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