The following Unit Standards are relevant:
Unit Standard name: | U/S No: | Typical Firearm: | |
1 | Handle & Use a Handgun for Business Purposes | 123515 | A revolver or pistol |
2 | Handle & Use a Shotgun for Business Purposes | 123514 | Pump action or double-barrel shotgun |
3 | Handle & Use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes | 123519 | A bolt-action hunting rifle |
4 | Handle & Use a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes | 123511 | A semi-automatic rifle, e.g. a LM6 |
The Handle & Use for Business Purposes-course is an intermediate-level course specifically for persons who use firearms in a work related environment. This course is also HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for private firearm owners who would like to take their training to the next level.
Course Contents: Firearm Safety, Ballistics, Firing stances & Barricaded shooting, Immediate Action Drills, Reloads, Handling of Suspects, Psychological Preparation, a Practical Evaluation, a Theoretical Exam and a Qualification Shoot.
Course Duration: About 20 hours (Theory: 12 hrs, Practical: 8 hrs) The course normally runs on a Thursday-evening, Saturday-day (Practical) & Tuesday-evening (one course). Before attending the classes the learner need to work through the training manual and complete the open book exam in the manual.
Cost: R1200.00 per person (firearms & ammo excluded) per firearm type.
Pre-requisite: Must have completed “Knowledge of the FCA” (U/S 117705), as well as “Handle & Use” of the specific type of firearm.
Equipment: The following equipment will be provided: training manuals, eye- & ear protection, targets, patches, range fees. The learners must supply their own firearm, spare magazines, holster, mag-pouches & ammunition (200 rounds). These can be supplied by Defensive Training Concepts at an additional charge of R400.