Practical Firearm Training For Airport Officers

The practical firearm training course for Airport Officers (PFTCAO) is highly recommended as it is designed to give participants a working knowledge of handling firearms safely, familiarity with best practices and the humane dispatch of animals during the course of work.

This is a full-day course that covers both in-class theory and range practice under the supervision of experienced trainers and Range Officers.

Topics covered include:

• Risk control and basic firearms safety practices.
• Safe storage, transportation and handling.
• Types of firearms, major parts and actions.
• Ammunition anatomy/ Cartridges construction.
• Firing techniques and procedures.
• Firearm maintenance.
• Sighting-in and/or shotgun patterning procedures.
• Humane dispatch of animals following relevant legislation.
• Marksmanship.
• Range shoot practice.

Marksmanship in this course can be tailored to specific needs based on the firearms used and the common animals dealt with.

Please contact SSAA Victoria for additional information.