Maritime Firearms Competency Course

STS created a fully compliant firearms certification program to enable existing and prospective Maritime Security Officers to demonstrate their ongoing firearms competency and safety to potential employers in line with recognised industry standards.

Course Content

The course offers candidates an intensive and comprehensive 1 day program including:

Safe handling of weapon

Marksmanship principles

Rules Governing the Use of Force

International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers

Weapon Familiarisation

Weapons Handling

Rifle familiarization including stripping and assembly

Function tests

Immediate Action drills (stoppage drills)

Shooting from various positions

Accurate and effective target engagement.

Target acquisition

Shooting with personnel protective equipment. (Body Armour)

Pre-course Requirements

In order to attend we require all delegates to provide the following on attending our course:

In date Passport

Clean CRB/DBS (No more than 12 months from commencement of course)

2 x passport photographs 

Qualification

Successful students will be deemed competent and will be issued with a Firearms Competency Certificate valid for 12 months.

Shooting Training Solutions has strict criteria for all attendees on their firearms courses.

Due diligence must be carried out on all personnel before attending as laid down by Shooting Training Solutions and the Security Companies. Therefore the following items must be met before Signing up:

1. You must produce an original Current Criminal Record Background Check CRB/DBS (dated within the last Twelve months)
2. If you served in the forces provide a copy of your Testimonial/Service Certificate. If not an in date Passport or driving licence.
3. Every individual must supply 2 Passport photographs with their name on the back.
4. If still serving, proof of service by way of  a Military/Law Enforcement ID Card or a letter from your Unit Commander or similar on the day of the course. 

Venue Requirements

The venue also has its own criteria to allow individuals to be able to use its facilities as follows:

1. No person may participate on a course or enter any of the ranges, if they are prohibited under Sec 21 of the Firearms Act (1968).
2. No person may enter or use any of the ranges without signing the Range register and confirming the regulations.

Fitness Requirements

There will be a certain amount of physical activity involved on the course during the Live Fire stage. You must inform the staff before the commencement of the course if you have any reasons medical or otherwise why you are not able to take part in any of the exercises.