37 Pa. Code § 79.22 - Range requalification examinations

(a) Range requalification examinations will require the officer to demonstrate continuing proficiency which includes weapons handling, range safety and marksmanship.

(b) A range requalification examination shall be completed during a Commission-conducted event or a training event sanctioned by the Commission.

(c) Range requalification examinations must be conducted by October 31 of each calendar year, except as specified in § 79.42(b) (relating to failure to meet range requalification requirements time frames).

(d) The course of fire for the range requalification examination shall be conducted using the same procedures that are followed for the range portion of basic training.

(e) Counties or departments desiring to conduct a range requalification examination shall follow an application process specified on the FCTMS (www. fetc.state.pa.us).

(1) The first time that a county or CFI conducts a Commission-sanctioned range requalification examination, oversight must be provided by a member of the Commission, a Commission-approved representative, or a CFI who is not employed by the county or counties whose personnel are being examined.

(2) In subsequent years, the county may conduct the Commission sanctioned range requalification examination without oversight.

(3) Any county conducting Commission-sanctioned range requalification examinations is subject to periodic inspection and audit by the Executive Director or a representative of the Commission.

Notes

37 Pa. Code § 79.22

This section cited in 37 Pa. Code § 79.21 (relating to maintenance of certification); 37 Pa. Code § 79.42 (relating to failure to meet range requalification within required time frames); and 37 Pa. Code § 79.43 (relating to failure to meet mandatory in-service training requirements).