*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** Description The Patrol Rifle course is designed for officers who have taken interest in the safe and proper procedures for deploying patrol rifles. Course design and safety issues are taught as well as principles of marksmanship, rifle nomenclature and operation. The course emphasizes teaching weapons manipulation and training personnel to fight with a rifle at what are traditionally considered handgun ranges and stand-off distances up to 150 yards. The course is based on the AR-15/M-4/M-16 weapons platform. However, other systems will be discussed. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement...

Target Population: Texas peace officers wanting specialized training as Firearms Instructors. Student Prerequisites: Not prohibited by state or federal law or rule from attending training related to firearms or from possessing a firearm. Never had a license or certificate issued by the Commission suspended or revoked. Currently hold an Instructor Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Commission. Currently employed or designated by the agency chief administrator or academy coordinator as a firearms instructor. Have at least three years’ experience as either a law enforcement officer or a firearms instructor. Length of Course: 40 hours minimum Required Equipment: Firearm and ammunition...

*** TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, PLEASE LOGIN AND REGISTER *** The Part 107 rating, the FAA commercial drone regulation, allows drone pilots to fly unmanned aircraft/drones for business purposes. To fly under Part 107, you need to pass the FAA drone pilot test called the Airman Knowledge Test. This course is designed to prepare you to take the test.  Course objectives include: Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation. Airspace classification and operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation. Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft...