NCJ Number
215029
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 54 Issue: 6 Dated: June 2006 Pages: 36-37,39
Date Published
June 2006
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article describes some basic rifle training techniques.
Abstract
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly issuing patrol rifles to their police officers to increase their ability to respond to calls involving armed suspects. While most officers who carry patrol rifles are required to complete some basic rifle training, the training provided by the local agency or training academy is likely to be rudimentary. In order to build confidence with a rifle in the field, officers need more training on how to deploy their weapon during critical incidents. Some basic shooting techniques and positions that are used in actual police situations are described and recommended as training topics. The author describes how cover and concealment should be used while firing a rifle and describes the technique of “roll-outs,” which trains officers to fire from both sides of cover. Three types of shooting positions are described and recommended for training: the supine position, the strong side prone position, and the flat prone position. By practicing these techniques and shooting positions with rifles, officers will be ready to handle critical incidents when they occur.