31 Miss. Code. R. 301-10.3 - Procedures

1. All participating agencies included under the LEOTP as described in this manual shall follow these steps in submitting required forms:

A. Law Enforcement Course Certification Request - This form is used to request approval from BLEOST to conduct advanced training courses. The Course Certification Request form is to be completed and submitted by the course coordinator to BLEOST.

1. Training providers may submit the Course Certification Request to obtain recognition of training, credit for elective training toward a legislative mandate, or to meet one or more requirements of the annual continuing education plan. Providers must agree to maintain required documentation in a digital format approved by the Board including the student record, class record and training records.

2. Course Certification Request forms shall include all requested information including course learning objectives that are linked to the essential functions established by the board. Teaching methodologies must include interactive learning activities such as scenario training. All approved training must have an assessment component which must include written or hands on demonstration of meeting the learning objectives for every participant.

B. Law Enforcement Course Evaluation Instrument - This form must be completed by all course attendees and returned to BLEOST. This questionnaire is a primary means used by BLEOST to gather information to assist in maintaining high quality courses.

C. Law Enforcement Course Roster - The Course Roster form is to be completed and submitted by the course coordinator to BLEOST within ten working days following completion of the course. In addition to the printed roster, the Board may require submission of electronic data base information. The roster shall also include appropriate reimbursement worksheets to facilitate payment.

2. Law Enforcement Officer Firearms Standard for Active Duty and Off-Duty/BackUp Handgun - The State standard for law enforcement officer annual firearm training for all active duty and off-duty/back-up handguns is as follows:

A. Active Duty Board Approved Firearms Qualification Course.

1. The weapon is a duty revolver or semi-automatic pistol. See Section (C) of Chapter 9 for the approved target list and scoring procedure. This is a 50 round course using duty ammunition or equivalent. The start position is loaded handgun in secured holster. All firing is two-handed standing unless noted otherwise. The initial loading procedure for semi-automatic handguns is to load with full magazine, magazine number two loaded with 5 rounds and all other magazines loaded to capacity. The initial loading procedure for revolvers is to load with 6 rounds. All speed loaders, speed strips, ammunition pouches, or loops loaded to capacity. All reloading must be from secured ammunition pouch. No reloading commands will be given. Ammunition management is the responsibility of the shooter after Stage II. Shooter is responsible for speed reloading or tactical reloading in order to maintain a loaded handgun. Running out of ammunition during a stage is not a valid excuse. Rounds not fired are scored as misses.

a. STAGE 1 3 Yard Line, on command, draw and fire 2 rounds weapon hand only in 3 seconds. On completion of time, scan and holster. Repeat two additional times. Total of 6 rounds.

Note: After Stage 1, weapon will be loaded with 6 rounds only. Semi-autos will be loaded with the 5 round magazine.

b. STAGE 2 5 Yard Line, on command, draw and fire 6 rounds weapon hand only and reload in 14 seconds. (Mandatory speed reload). On completion of time, scan and holster. Total of 6 rounds.

c. STAGE 3 5 Yard Line, on command, shooter will draw and transfer handgun to support hand and remain at the ready position for the next string. On command, fire 6 rounds support hand only in 6 seconds. On completion of time, scan and holster. Total of 6 rounds.

d. STAGE 4 5 Yard Line, on command, draw and fire 2 rounds center mass and 1 round within the head in 4 seconds. On completion of time, scan and holster. Repeat one additional time. Total of 6 rounds.

e. STAGE 5 7 Yard Line, on command, draw and fire 2 rounds in 3 seconds. On completion of time, scan and holster. Repeat two additional times. Total of 6 rounds.

f. STAGE 6 15 Yard Line, on command, draw and fire 3 rounds standing, drop to a kneeling position and fire 3 additional rounds in 12 seconds. On Completion of time, scan, stand, scan and holster. Repeat one additional time. Total of 12 rounds.

g. STAGE 7 25 Yard Line, if range has barricades, they will be used as simulated cover for this stage. Barricades may not be used for support. On command, draw and fire 4 rounds standing and 4 rounds kneeling in 45 seconds. On completion of time, scan and holster. Total of 8 rounds.

B. Off Duty/Backup Board Approved Firearms Qualifications Course

1. The weapon is a handgun used for off-duty/backup (ONLY). See the approved target list and scoring procedure in Section (C) of Chapter 9. This is a 25 round course using approved ammunition. All stages are from holster, two-handed standing firing position unless noted otherwise. The loading procedure is 5 rounds unless otherwise directed by the Firearms Instructor. A final score of seventy-five percent (75%) must be achieved to successfully complete the course.

a. STAGE 1 3 Yard Line, draw and fire 2 rounds weapon hand ONLY. Time limit is 3 seconds. Draw and fire 3 rounds weapon hand ONLY. Time limit is 4 seconds. Total of 5 rounds.

b. STAGE 2 3 Yard Line (Disabled hand drill), when instructed, shooter will draw, transfer handgun to support hand and remain at the ready position for the next string. (To simulate that weapon hand is disabled). On command, fire 5 rounds support hand ONLY. Time limit is 5 seconds. Total of 5 rounds.

c. STAGE 3 5 Yard Line, draw and fire 5 rounds standing. Time limit is 6 seconds. Total of 5 rounds.

d. STAGE 4 7 Yard Line, draw and fire 3 rounds standing. Time limit is 5 seconds. Draw and fire 2 rounds standing. Time limit is 4 seconds. Total of 5 rounds

e. STAGE 5 10 Yard Line, draw and fire 2 rounds standing. Time limit is 5 seconds. Draw and fire 3 rounds standing. Time limit is 6 seconds. Total of 5 rounds.

C. Approved Target List and Scoring Procedures

1. Values on all targets: Regardless of target type, rounds breaking a scoring line count the lesser value. Rounds breaking the edge of the silhouette are scored as a miss. For the Off-Duty/Backup Qualification course point values will be double

a. Target B-27 (All Versions). Hits inside 8 ring counts 5 points, hits inside 7 ring counts 4 points, and hits outside 7 ring and in black count 3 points. Multiply total number of points by .4 for score.

b. Target TQ-19 (All Versions). Hits inside center mass and head area count 2 points and hits on other area of the silhouette count 1 point.

c. Target TQ-21 (All Versions). Hits inside center mass and head area count 2 points and hits on other areas of the silhouette count 1 point.

d. Target DOE-15. Hits inside center mass and head circle count 5 points, hits inside larger center mass area count 4 points, and hits on other areas of the silhouette count 3 points. Multiply total number of points by .4 for score.

e. Target Q (All Versions). 2 points for each hit inside bowling pin area.

2. Qualification scores are 75 to 85 percent = Marksman (Minimum passing), 86 to 92 percent = Sharpshooter, and 93 to 100 percent = Expert.

Notes

31 Miss. Code. R. 301-10.3

Miss Code Ann. § 45-6-7, 45-6-19, 25-3-25

Adopted 9/16/2019