4-hours of POST APPROVED!

FREE!

Instructor/POC: Frank Zuccala (LCSO)

POC Email: [email protected]

Location: Liberty County Sheriff’s Office (Chester, MT)

Date/Time: 7/19/2025 (1600-2000)

Course Description: Introduces key concepts of patrol shotgun concepts for law enforcement use including but not limited to:

• key legal considerations for law enforcement shotgun use
• safety practices
• intended function
• ammunition types, ballistic characteristics, & effective range
• reloading techniques & transitions
• qualification on the weapon system

Gear List:

• Agency issued (or approved) shotgun
• Thirty (30) rifled-slugs
• Eye/ear protection
• Wide-brimmed hat or ball-cap
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Sun protection as necessary
• Agency-issued body armor

Prerequisites: Students must be POST-certified sworn law enforcement officers issued (or approved to use) a shotgun for duty use.

Course Registration: Email course POC ([email protected]) to register for the class. Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of class for sign-in, safety briefing, weapon/ammo inspections, and range orientation.