Ballistic Shield Instructor Course - $675

Registration is done through Defense Technology Training Academy (See Link Above).

Date and times:

February 14, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, February 16, 2024 5:00 PM 

Location:

Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office

9810, Southton Road

San Antonio, Texas, 78223

Description:

Whether you’re training Tactical Operators, Patrol Officers, or Drug Enforcement Units the Basic Tactical Shield Instructor course will help you become more proficient as a ballistic shield operator and instructor. This intensive two- and 1/2-day course provides instructors with the techniques and skills required to train their department's personnel while operating with a ballistic shield. Students will learn drills, shooting techniques and tactics for the ballistic shield officer, while being required to make presentations, supervise range drills and develop course(s) of fire. 

NOTE: This course is exclusively for Certified Law Enforcement and Military. Identification will be checked at the door and only credentialed officers will be granted admittance. Any questions please call 1-800-347-1200 Opt Training. 

Required Equipment:

• Full-duty, tactical gear/armor, including ballistic helmet (Tactical)

• Appropriate Range attire, duty gear, armor and ballistic helmet (Patrol)

• Eye Protection

• Ear Protection

• Ballistic shield/with viewport (if you have one available)

• Handgun and (3) three magazines

• 350 rounds of handgun ammunition

• Long weapon and no less than 50 rounds of ammo

• Gas Mask/carrier

• Blue Training Gun

• Pen or pencil & notepad

Host Agency POC:

George Herrera

gherrera@bexar.org

Bexar County Sheriff's Office