Weapon Control/Weapon Retention and Disarming (Course 7) was approved for inclusion in the in-service advanced training program by the County Probation and Parole Officers’ Firearm Education and Training Commission on March 24, 2011. This course explores legal issues, mindset issues, and practical skills with regard to weapon retention and disarming techniques.

The prerequisite for this in-service training course is the successful completion of the County Probation & Parole Officers’ Firearm Education and Training Commission Basic Firearms Training Program (Course 1).

Upon completion of the training, participating officers will be able to:

1. Understand the legal issues involved with the use of deadly force.

2. Understand and demonstrate the physical skills and mental preparation needed to survive a weapon retention or disarming encounter.

3. Understand and identify the physiological aspects the body may encounter during a weapon retention or disarming event.

4. Identify the four weapon retention survival strategies.

5. Identify the four principles of weapon retention.

6. Identify the four issues that will assist officers in mentally preparing for a disarming encounter.

7. Explain and demonstrate several weapon retention techniques and disarming procedures.

Course 7 is graded as PASS/FAIL. To receive credit, participants must:

1.  Pass a written test on the classroom material with a minimum score of 70% correct.

2.  Satisfactorily complete the practical exercises.

Officers failing the written test are not eligible to participate in the practical exercises. Failing officers may be afforded one immediate retest opportunity. Upon re-examination, an officer who fails to meet the minimum standards for passing will fail the course and be dismissed from training. Officers may be permitted to re-attend the course at a later date.