North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 12 - JUSTICE
Chapter 09 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS
Subchapter G - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Section .0400 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TRAINING OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER, AND PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICERS-SURVEILLANCE
Section 09G .0415 - CORRECTIONS SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - FIREARMS

Universal Citation: 12 NC Admin Code 09G .0415

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) The instructor training course requirement for Corrections Specialized Instructor Training - Firearms certification shall consist of at least 80 hours of instruction presented during a period of not more than two consecutive weeks. If the Governor declares a State of Emergency pursuant to G.S. 166A-19.3(19), the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division shall allow additional breaks in a specific course delivery when the Director determines that doing so is necessary based on consideration of the following factors:

(1) Whether instruction has begun in the course or whether course initiation may be postponed;

(2) The risk of harm to students that may be caused by continuation of the course;

(3) Whether those enrolled in the course have been or will likely be called to action to help address the State of Emergency;

(4) The specific need for the waiver; and

(5) The degree of benefit to the public in allowing a break in instruction.

Notice of waivers granted pursuant to the Section shall be posted on the CJETS website https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/. The waivers granted pursuant to this Section shall only apply to courses that began during the effective period of the State of Emergency.

(b) Each Corrections Specialized Instructor Training - Firearms course shall be designed to provide the trainee with the skills and knowledge to perform the function of a corrections firearms instructor in the "Basic Training - Correctional Officer" course, "Basic Training - Probation/Parole Officer" course, and in-service training courses for correctional officers and probation/parole officers.

(1) Course Overview;

(2) Legal Considerations for Firearm Instructors;

(3) Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction Firearms Training Courses;

(4) Firearms Safety;

(5) Range Operations;

(6) Medical Emergencies on the Range;

(7) Handgun - Operation, Use and Maintenance:

(A) Handgun Training - Classroom and Range;

(B) Handgun Low/Limited Light Fire; and

(8) Advanced Handgun Training - Classroom and Range;

(9) Shotgun Operation, Use and Maintenance:

(A) Shotgun Training - Classroom and Range;

(B) Shotgun Low/Limited Light Fire - Range; and

(10) Special Techniques, Training Aids, and Methods:

(11) Situational Use of Firearms:

(A) The Shooting Decision;

(B) Situational Use of Firearms;

(D) Situational Exercises - Low/Limited Light; and

(12) Administrative Matters, Testing, and Evaluation.

(d) The Commission certified school that is certified to offer the "Corrections Specialized Instructor Training - Firearms" course is the Office of Staff Development and Training of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Authority G.S. 17C-6;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2001;
Eff. August 1, 2002;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2014; April 1, 2008; February 1, 2006; August 1, 2004;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 25, 2019;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2022.

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