Rule 509-3-.08. Shotgun Training

(1) Instructors shall train and qualify personnel authorized to carry a shotgun according to a course of fire acceptable to the Board. A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on a written exam, demonstrating an appropriate level of knowledge about the safe and competent operation of a shotgun. A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on the firing range, proctored by a firearms instructor licensed by the Board. All armed personnel must comply with the requirements of Board Rule 509-4-.01. (2) Agencies using 12 gauge riot-type shotgun, or other type of shotgun approved by the Board, shall provide training to personnel authorized to carry a shotgun according to the Board-approved curriculum prior to issuance of a weapon. A minimum of two hours of additional classroom training is required in a basic shotgun training program as follows: (a) History of Shotgun 15 minutes (b) The Modern Shotgun 15 minutes 1. General Description    (i) The Pump Shotgun (Slide Action)    (ii) The Automatic Shotgun (Self Loader)    (c) The Police Shotgun 15 minutes 1. Shotgun Parts    (i) Stock    (ii) The Shotgun Action    (I) The Self-Loader    (II) Slide Action    (iii) Barrels    (I) Length    (II) Bore Size    (III) Choke    (d) Shotgun Ammunition 15 minutes 1. Components of the Shotshell    (i) Shot sizes, description of    (ii) Penetration    (iii) Spread    (e) Why the Shotgun is used 15 minutes (f) Shooting Position and Techniques 30 minutes 1. Standing Position    2. Kneeling Position    3. Sitting Position    4. Prone Position    5. Skip Firing    (g) Safety 15 minutes 1. Carrying or holding the Shotgun    2. Proper cleaning, storage, and transport    Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 509-3-.08
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-38-4(d), 43-38-10, 43-38-10.1.
History. Original Rule entitled "Firearms Training" adopted as ER. 509-2-0.8-.08. F. Oct. 13, 1981; eff. Oct. 7, 1981, the date of adoption.
Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 15, 1981; eff. Jan. 4, 1982.
Amended: F. Feb. 8, 1982; eff. Feb. 28, 1982.
Amended: F. Jan. 23, 1985; eff. Feb. 12, 1985.
Amended: F. Jan. 29, 1990; eff. Feb. 18, 1990.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 29, 2005; eff. Apr. 18, 2005.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Shotgun Training" adopted. F. Dec. 12, 2006; eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
Amended: F. July 6, 2022; eff. July 26, 2022.