2-Day BALLISTIC SHIELD OPERATOR COURSE (LE Only). June 2025 (TX)
BALLISTIC SHIELD OPERATOR COURSE
The ballistic shield is a common, and often underutilized, piece of law enforcement equipment. This 2-day course covers ballistic capabilities of shields, shield types, shooting techniques, and deployment techniques. You will leave this course with a greatly improved understanding of shield benefits and capabilities.
Prerequisite: LE Only
Agency Enrollment: Agency representatives enrolling one or more officers- please contact admin@optempotraining.com for an invoice. Names of individual officers and emails are required for certificates.
Tuition: $550
Date: June 12-13th, 2025. 8am to 5pm.
Location: Hosted by Ft. Worth Police Officers' Association. 100 N Forest Park Blvd Ste 200 Fort Worth, Tx 76102
Date & Time: June 12-13th, 2025. 8am-5pm
Topics:
- Ballistic shield armor ratings, capabilities
- Shield types/sizes/shapes
- Shooting techniques
- Search techniques
- Shield deployment
- Tactical considerations
Hardware/Equipment:
- Semi-auto pistol of choice, 3 or more magazines
- Patrol rifle (if available), 2 or more magazines
- Duty/Tactical gear with holster and magazine pouches
- A functional shield from your agency (if available)
- Minimum 500 rounds of pistol, 300 rounds of rifle ammunition (provided by student)
- Marking cartridge (SIMS/UTM) setup for your weapon system. 100 marking rounds (50 rifle, 50 pistol)-
- provided by student. Limited sets available to rent.
- Force-on-Force PPE (face, long sleeve, gloves, neck, groin)
- Notepad, pen, sharpie
- Ear protection (electronic preferred)
- Clear eye protection
- Tools, cleaning kit, and lubricant for your pistol/rifle
- Seasonally appropriate clothing for moderate activity