Alpha One Firearms Training

This 4-hour course provides annual rifle requalification and proficiency training for licensed Florida Class “G” Armed Security Officers authorized by their employing agency to carry or deploy a rifle.

Students will review rifle safety, applicable Florida law, use-of-force principles, range procedures, rifle manipulation, malfunction clearance, and shooting positions before completing the approved rifle qualification course.

The qualification consists of 30 rounds fired from approximately 2⅓ to 25 yards using standing, kneeling, shoulder-ready, and prone positions. Students must achieve a minimum passing score of 105 out of 150 points (70%).

Successful completion documents proficiency with the rifle type and caliber used during qualification.

Course Length

4 Hours

Prerequisites

● Valid Florida Class “G” Statewide Firearm License

● Basic firearm safety and marksmanship knowledge

Equipment Required

● Approved rifle

● Rifle sling

● Two magazines

● Minimum 30 rounds of ammunition

● Recommended 90 rounds for qualification attempts and remediation

● Eye and ear protection

● Appropriate range clothing and footwear

Course Outline

1. Registration and Safety Briefing

● Verify license and identification

● Review range rules and emergency procedures

● Inspect rifle and ammunition

2. Florida Law and Use of Force

● Chapter 493, Florida Statutes

● Chapter 776, Florida Statutes

● Agency authorization and post orders

● Rifle deployment and reporting responsibilities

3. Rifle Handling and Manipulation

● Loading and unloading

● Ready positions

● Sight alignment and trigger control

● Emergency reloads

● Malfunction clearance

● Standing, kneeling, and prone positions

4. Live-Fire Practice

● Rifle function and sight confirmation

● Accuracy drills

● Controlled pairs

● Position changes

● Instructor correction and remediation

5. Rifle Qualification

● 30-round qualification course

● Distances from approximately 2⅓ to 25 yards

● Maximum possible score: 150 points

● Minimum passing score: 105 points (70%)

● All rounds must be fired in accordance with course instructions and safety standards

6. Scoring, Pass/Fail Criteria, and Documentation

● Targets are scored based on designated scoring zones for a maximum of 150 points

● A passing score is defined as 105 points or higher (70% or greater)

● Scores below 105 points constitute a failure

● Students who fail may be allowed up to two additional qualification attempts during the course, at the instructor’s discretion and subject to time and safety considerations

● Remedial instruction will be provided prior to any retake attempt

● Failure to achieve a passing score after all authorized attempts results in a non-qualification for that session

● Record rifle type, caliber, and final score

● Complete qualification documentation

● Issue certificate only upon successful completion (passing score achieved)

Instructor

Certified Florida Class “K” Firearms Instructor