1. (a) The instructor training course requirement for Corrections Specialized Instructor Training – Firearms certification shall consist of at least 80 hours of instruction presented during a period of not more than two consecutive weeks. If the Governor declares a State of Emergency pursuant to G.S. 166A-19.3(19), the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division shall allow additional breaks in a specific course delivery when the Director determines that doing so is necessary based on consideration of the following factors:

   1. (1) Whether instruction has begun in the course or whether course initiation may be postponed;
   2. (2) The risk of harm to students that may be caused by continuation of the course;
   3. (3) Whether those enrolled in the course have been or will likely be called to action to help address the State of Emergency;
   4. (4) The specific need for the waiver; and

   5. (5) The degree of benefit to the public in allowing a break in instruction.

      Notice of waivers granted pursuant to the Section shall be posted on the CJETS website https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/. The waivers granted pursuant to this Section shall only apply to courses that began during the effective period of the State of Emergency.

2. (b) Each Corrections Specialized Instructor Training – Firearms course shall be designed to provide the trainee with the skills and knowledge to perform the function of a corrections firearms instructor in the "Basic Training – Correctional Officer" course, "Basic Training ‑ Probation/Parole Officer" course, and in-service training courses for correctional officers and probation/parole officers.

3. (c) Each Corrections Specialized Firearms Instructor Training course shall include the following topical areas:

   1. (1) Course Overview;
   2. (2) Legal Considerations for Firearm Instructors;
   3. (3) Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction Firearms Training Courses;
   4. (4) Firearms Safety;
   5. (5) Range Operations;
   6. (6) Medical Emergencies on the Range;

   7. (7) Handgun – Operation, Use and Maintenance:

      1. (A) Handgun Training – Classroom and Range;
      2. (B) Handgun Low/Limited Light Fire; and
      3. (C) Handgun Care and Maintenance;
   8. (8) Advanced Handgun Training – Classroom and Range;

   9. (9) Shotgun Operation, Use and Maintenance:

      1. (A) Shotgun Training – Classroom and Range;
      2. (B) Shotgun Low/Limited Light Fire – Range; and
      3. (C) Shotgun Care and Maintenance;
   10. (10) Special Techniques, Training Aids, and Methods:

   11. (11) Situational Use of Firearms:

       1. (A) The Shooting Decision;
       2. (B) Situational Use of Firearms;
       3. (C) Situational Exercises – Day; and
       4. (D) Situational Exercises – Low/Limited Light; and
   12. (12) Administrative Matters, Testing, and Evaluation.
4. (d) The Commission certified school that is certified to offer the "Corrections Specialized Instructor Training ‑ Firearms" course is the Office of Staff Development and Training of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

History Note: Authority G.S. 17C-6;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2001;
Eff. August 1, 2002;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2014; April 1, 2008; February 1, 2006; August 1, 2004;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 25, 2019;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2022.