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Firearms Identification for Public Agents

Firearms Identification for Public Agents. Stanhope II October 9, 2008. Jeffrey Brandt Registrar of Firearms (613) 941-5209 jeffrey.brandt@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Purpose of training. OAG review of data quality Must train volunteers how to identify firearms National program of 4,700 volunteers.

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Firearms Identification for Public Agents

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  1. Firearms Identification for Public Agents Stanhope II October 9, 2008 Jeffrey Brandt Registrar of Firearms (613) 941-5209 jeffrey.brandt@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

  2. Purpose of training • OAG review of data quality • Must train volunteers how to identify firearms • National program of 4,700 volunteers

  3. Firearms id. is born • One day classroom course on PowerPoint and hands-on practice with the Firearms Reference Table • What is a firearm? What are the firearms types? Actions? How are firearms classified?

  4. Challenged by success • In 2008, trained 600 people in 28 cities • $3,500 direct costs per course • Demand from every corner of country • Incredible appetite from police

  5. PSC & CPKN to the rescue • Firearms Identification for Public Agents 101 • Two hour bilingual introduction to firearms identification • Success of course • 7,200+ registered • 700 have completed course • 90% would recommend

  6. The future • Second module to incorporate all of the classroom course information into on-line course • Developing a new one-day classroom course with firearms for police services upon invitation • Verifiers to receive all required training on-line • Need for “Prove your firearm safe” course

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