This advanced course provides a comprehensive understanding of impact munitions, their applications, and their role in law enforcement and tactical operations. Designed for professionals in Patrol, SWAT, CERT, and Crowd Control, the program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Participants will gain the skills necessary to deploy these munitions safely and effectively, while also learning how to train others as certified instructors.

Key Topics Include:

• Introduction to Impact Munitions: Overview of their purpose, types, and operational uses.
• Weapons and Munitions: Detailed examination of 12-gauge, 37mm, and 40mm systems, including their capabilities, configurations, and appropriate applications.
• Single and Multiple Projectiles: Training on the selection and deployment of single-projectile and multiple-projectile munitions based on tactical needs.
• Operational Considerations: Techniques for skip fire and direct fire, emphasizing safety and effectiveness in various scenarios.
• Crowd Control Considerations: Strategies for managing open and contained environments while maintaining safety and order.
• Single Target Acquisition & Dynamic Entry Support: Tactical methods for isolating targets and supporting high-risk dynamic entries.
• Physiological and Psychological Effects: Insights into the physical and mental effects of impact munitions on subjects, promoting informed and ethical deployment.
• Incident Case Studies & Liability Considerations: Analysis of real-world incidents to explore lessons learned and address legal responsibilities.
• Test Data: Review of blunt trauma, ballistics, and energy metrics to understand the impact and limitations of munitions.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Guidance on creating clear, actionable policies to ensure consistent and lawful use.
• Operational Scenarios & Qualification Courses: Hands-on training and practical exercises to simulate real-world situations and enhance readiness.
• Documenting Training & In-Service Training: Best practices for recording training sessions and conducting regular in-service training to maintain operational standards.
• Instructor Development & Follow-Up Procedures: Preparing participants to train others effectively while ensuring ongoing skill refinement and program accountability.

Participants will leave this course as certified instructors, equipped to implement and teach best practices for the use of impact munitions in a variety of operational contexts.

Eye and ear protection, gloves, body armor, and duty gear are normally utilized when deploying less lethal munitions.

If you have the following bring it but it is not required

·         Department 37mm Single (Smooth Bore) Launcher or 37 Multi Launcher.

·         40mm Multi or 40 MM Single Launcher 12-gauge Shotgun.

·         Improved Cylinder Bore Shotgun and clearly marked for use with Less Lethal.