La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LIX-405

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LIX-405 - Firearms Training

A. Armed security officers, in addition to the training requirements outlined in R.S. 37:3284 and in the rules herein, shall complete firearms training and range qualifications by a board-licensed firearms instructor, as prescribed by the board, prior to working an armed assignment. Examination scores must be recorded and submitted to the board by the licensee or employer, as the case may be, on its prescribed verification form signed by the licensed instructor within 15 calendar days from completion of training.

B. Upon completion of the prescribed firearms training, a written examination will be given to each security officer by the board-licensed firearms instructor. The examination shall cover the required training topics and be approved by the board. Minimum passing score is 70 percent.

C. Successful completion of firearms training also includes the security officer passing the board required firearms proficiency course by achieving a minimum marksmanship qualifying score of 80 percent.

D. Annual refresher firearms training, as outlined in Subsection F below, is due one year from the date of the last firearms training recorded at the board office. The anniversary date will not change if the training is taken within 30 days prior to said date.

E. Authorized Weapons. The following weapons are the only weapons authorized and approved by the board:

1. straight baton or PR-24 baton;

2.357 caliber revolver, minimum four inch barrel with .357 or .38 caliber ammunition or .38 caliber revolver, minimum 4-inch barrel with .38 caliber ammunition only;

3. 9mm semiautomatic, minimum 4-inch barrel, double action; and

4. shotgun;

5. 40 caliber semiautomatic weapon, minimum 4 inch barrel;

6. 45 caliber semiautomatic weapon, minimum 4 inch barrel, double action;

7. single action semiautomatic weapons are prohibited.

F. Handgun Proficiency Course. The handgun proficiency course shall have the following requirements:

1. a score of 80 percent required to qualify, 200 points out of 250 points;

2. an approved standard police or security firearms' target shall be used;

3. the caliber weapon trained with must be the same caliber weapon the security officer carries while on duty; and

4. the handgun course of fire shall be:

a. at a distance of 4 yards: 12 shots, unsupported, point shooting, without sights: 45 seconds:

i. six shots, strong hand only; and

ii. six shots, weak hand only;

b. at a distance of seven yards:

i. two shots, unsupported, two-handed with sights: five seconds (indexing these rounds);

ii. 12 shots, unsupported, two-handed with sights: 60 seconds; and

iii. 12 shots, unsupported, two-handed point shooting: 60 seconds; and

c. at a distance of 15 yards:

i. 12 shots, barricade, strong hand: 60 seconds; and

ii. 12 shots, barricade, two handed with sights: 60 seconds:

(a). six shots, standing right barricade; and

(b). six shots, standing left barricade.

G. Semiautomatic Handgun

1. A board-licensed semiautomatic firearms instructor must train the officer in the use of a semiautomatic handgun prior to him carrying such weapon on a job site. The board-licensed semiautomatic firearms instructor must meet the same qualifications of a firearms instructor as required by R.S. 37:3284.

2. The semiautomatic proficiency course used by the firearms instructor must be certified by the National Rifle Association, Department of Energy or P.O.S.T., and proof of such certification shall be submitted to the board for approval and verification.

H. Shotgun Proficiency Course. The shotgun proficiency course shall have the following requirements.

1. Training in use of shotgun is to be taught only if the security officer is required to carry a shotgun in the performance of his duties.

2. The shotgun course of fire shall be:

a. buckshot phase: recommend use of 9-pellet "OO" buckshot (may be fired with any buckshot);

b. 25 yards (5 rounds buckshot), total time: 35 seconds:

i. on command, assembly load two rounds of buckshot from shoulder and come to "ready gun position." Officer will have three additional rounds of buckshot on his/her person;

ii. on command, officer will fire two rounds from the shoulder (standing), then combat load three and fire three rounds from the shoulder (kneeling);

c. 15 yards (5 rounds buckshot), total time: 25 seconds:

i. officer will start with five rounds of buckshot on their person and an empty shotgun;

ii. on command, the officer will combat load five rounds of buckshot and fire two rounds from the shoulder (standing);

iii. officer will then cover target;

iv. on command, fire one round from the shoulder (standing) in two seconds;

v. on command, fire one round from the shoulder (standing) in two seconds;

vi. on command, fire one round from the shoulder (standing) in two seconds;

d. target: B-27 or P.O.S.T. qualification (P-1);

e. score: One point for hit on black of B-27 target. One point for hit on green of P-1 target:

i. total score should equal 75 percent with or without the slug phase

I. Security officers are prohibited from carrying rifles, except when requested in writing the executive secretary on a case-by-case basis may authorize the carrying of a semiautomatic rifle in the event of a national security emergency or public safety necessity. Denial by the executive secretary is appealable to the board. Security officers shall be required to complete the training required in Subsection J before they may carry a semiautomatic rifle when authorized by the executive secretary.

J. Semiautomatic Rifle Proficiency Course. The semiautomatic rifle proficiency course shall have the following requirements.

1. Training in use of a semiautomatic rifle is to be taught only if the security officer is required to carry a semiautomatic rifle in the performance of his duties.

2. Security officer shall qualify with a semiautomatic rifle by firing the 100-yard course of fire specified by the National Rifle Association or a nationally recognized equivalent course of fire approved by the board, which course of fire may be reduced to 24 rounds using the accumulated totals to simulate 100 yards. Qualifying score shall be an accumulated total of 80 percent of the maximum obtainable score.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIX-405

Promulgated by Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Board of Private Security Examiners, LR 13:755 (December 1987), amended LR 15:13 (January 1989), LR 15:850 (October 1989), LR 18:192 (February 1992), LR 23:588 (May 1997), LR 26:1073 (May 2000), LR 27:1241 (August 2001), LR 28:2204 (October 2002), LR 31:1600 (July 2005), LR 34:667 (April 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3270 et seq.