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GREAT BASIN COLLEGE

ELY CAMPUS / FALL 2007

Proficiency Certification for Concealed Weapons Permit

CRJ 198B

1 Credit

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides important training that is accepted by the White Pine County Sheriff as training that demonstrates the Concealed Weapons Permit applicant’s “competence with a firearm” as required by Senate Bill #299 amendment sections 2 thru 11, inclusive, of Chapter 202 of the NRS. The course includes proper instruction in the use of each firearm to which the application pertains & in the laws of Nevada relating to the proper use of a firearm.

ADA STATEMENT

GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Office (Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations.

Instructor: Sheriff Dan Watts or Designee

Classroom Instructor: Bill Book

Telephone: 289-8800

Class Meets: 9/7 6-10pm

9/14 6-10 pm

9/15 8am – 5pm

Office Hours: 15 minutes before and after class

Course Materials:

The following items are required for this course:

· Personal range safety equipment, to include ear protection, Safety (shooter) glasses/goggles, proper holster for the qualifying weapon, & any other equipment as specified by the Rangemaster/Instructor.

· A container to carry an un-loaded firearm to the Sheriff’s Department for inspection.

· Several “safe” firearms to be included on the same permit & which you must demonstrate your competence in their use. The Rangemaster/Instructor will determine whether your firearm (s) meet safety requirements for range use & qualification.

· 50 rounds of ammunition for your primary concealed firearm. (The Rangemaster/Instructor may change this requirement).

· 50 rounds of ammunition, to qualify for each additional weapon. More ammunition may be need if you need to practice with your weapons prior to your live-fire qualification. (The Rangemaster/Instructor may change this requirement).

A $5.00 lab fee will be assessed per student for class handouts, targets, etc.

Attendance:

100% attendance is required for all class meetings, both in the classroom & at the range. Missing any of these required classes is sufficient reason to be dropped from the class & given a failing grade. “Make-ups” for missed classes will not be accepted. Students who miss a class should contact the Great Basin College, Ely Campus administrative offices to “drop” the class; therefore ensuring that their transcripts do not reflect a failing grade.

Examination & Grading:

The course will be graded on a Pass/Withdraw basis. Both of the following examinations must be passed with a 70% grade or better for each exam. The examinations are:

· A written exam covering the principles learned in class

· A hands-on examination, at the firing range, to demonstrate your competence with your firearm(s). Violation of range rules during this hands-on practice & examination is cause for immediate expulsion from the class.

FIREARMS QUALIFICATION:

The following is the basic course requirements:

3 yards………. 6 rounds……….no time limit……….freestyle

5 yards……….12 rounds………no time limit……….freestyle

7 yards……….12 rounds………no time limit……….freestyle

A total of 30 rounds for a 6 shot or larger capacity firearm, 25 rounds for a 5 shot capacity firearm must be fired. A 70% minimum must be scored to pass, & again shall be indicated on the certificate as a “pass-Fail” only. The humanoid target, B27 or B21 shall be utilized for certification purposes.

Additional training for combat shooting, self-defense or practical shooting shall be at the discretion of the Rangemaster/Instructor.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

· Demonstrate a serious, informed & safe attitude in relation to firearm use.

· Define “concealed firearm” according to Nevada Law.

· Summarize the application process & requirements for a Concealed Weapons permit, understanding the reasons why a permit can be denied or revoked, along with denial recourse.

· Understand the requirement & penalty for carrying your permit & identification along with your firearm.

· Understand the fee structure associated with obtaining a Concealed Weapons Permit.

· Identify ALL locations where, even with a Concealed Weapons Permit, it is unlawful to carry a concealed firearm, e.g. Law Enforcement Agency Buildings, Prisons, Courts, Schools, any buildings owned by the U.S. Government, etc.

· Identify from memory, the four (4) steps in the Use of Deadly Force, i.e. Ability, Opportunity, Imminent Jeopardy, & Preclusion. In addition, be able to fully explain each step & apply it to hypothetical scenarios.

· Define “Deadly Force”.

· Define “Justifiable Homicide” & how it relates to Tennessee vs. Garner & the Nevada Attorney General’s Opinion on deadly force.

· Demonstrate an awareness of your responsibility for every bullet that leaves your firearm, including collateral damage to persons & property in the area of fire.

· Understand the difference between Criminal & Civil Liabilities & penalties as they relate to firearm use.

· Describe what is meant by the term “shoot & evaluate”.

· Demonstrate the safety of firearms in class (Caution – never bring to a school, only to the Sheriff’s Department, in proper condition & in a container as stipulated by the Sheriff or his designee.).

· Demonstrate general firearms safety during live-fire exercises, along with complete compliance with all range rules. ANY violation of the range rules or general firearms safety will result in immediate dismissal from the class & failure to “demonstrate competence with a firearm” as required by Chapter 202 of the NRS, as amended by Senate Bill 299, section 2(d).

· Describe the operation of revolvers & automatic pistols, understanding the nomenclature, loading & unloading procedures, cleaning & maintenance & most importantly Safety.

· Describe &/or demonstrate defensive tactics & steps to take with an attacker.

· Describe what steps to take after a shooting.

· Understand, describe & demonstrate defensive shooting, including when to start shooting & when to stop, bystander liability, & how many shots to fire.

· Describe & demonstrate physical control of the firearm & the proper transportation of a firearm.

Learning Outcomes: Assessment:

1. Define “concealed firearm” according Classroom discussion and

to Nevada Law. written assignments.

2.. Knowledge of competence & safety Classroom discussion and as

with firearm as required by Senate Bill #299 as demonstrated on range

Amendment sections 2-11, inclusive of

Chapter 202 of NRS.

3. Describe basic terminology and responsibility Classroom discussion and

used in regard to concealed weapons written assignments

4. Describe and demonstration of safety of Classroom discussion and

firearm, physical control of firearm, and as demonstrated on range

proper transportation of firearm

5. Participate in White Pine County Sheriff’s Applicant qualifies for

training for concealed weapons permit Nevada Concealed Weapons

in classroom and shooting range permit through training and

implementation of range rules