3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Law Enforcement Academy
Proper weapon-handling skills and tactics utilizing handguns and shotguns familiar to law enforcement. Covers the legal elements necessary for the lawful use of both deadly and non-deadly force as they relate to self-defense; defense of other persons, premises, or property; and when making an arrest. Minimum course qualification scores of 70% for weapons are required for successful completion of skill development area.