Rule 509-3-.08 - Shotgun Training(1) Instructors shall train and qualify personnel authorized to carry a shotgun according to a course of fire acceptable to the Board. A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on a written exam, demonstrating an appropriate level of knowledge about the safe and competent operation of a shotgun. A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on the firing range, proctored by a firearms instructor licensed by the Board. All armed personnel must comply with the requirements of Board Rule 509-4-.01.(2) Agencies using 12 gauge riot-type shotgun, or other type of shotgun approved by the Board, shall provide training to personnel authorized to carry a shotgun according to the Board-approved curriculum prior to issuance of a weapon. A minimum of two hours of additional classroom training is required in a basic shotgun training program as follows: (a) History of Shotgun | 15 minutes |
(b) The Modern Shotgun | 15 minutes |
1. General Description | |
(i) The Pump Shotgun (Slide Action) | |
(ii) The Automatic Shotgun (Self Loader) | |
(c) The Police Shotgun | 15 minutes |
1. Shotgun Parts | |
(i) Stock | |
(ii) The Shotgun Action | |
(I) The Self-Loader | |
(II) Slide Action | |
(iii) Barrels | |
(I) Length | |
(II) Bore Size | |
(III) Choke | |
(d) Shotgun Ammunition | 15 minutes |
1. Components of the Shotshell | |
(i) Shot sizes, description of | |
(ii) Penetration | |
(iii) Spread | |
(e) Why the Shotgun is used | 15 minutes |
(f) Shooting Position and Techniques | 30 minutes |
1. Standing Position | |
2. Kneeling Position | |
3. Sitting Position | |
4. Prone Position | |
5. Skip Firing | |
(g) Safety | 15 minutes |
1. Carrying or holding the Shotgun | |
2. Proper cleaning, storage, and transport | |
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 509-3-.08
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-38-4(d), 43-38-10, 43-38-10.1.
Original Rule entitled "Firearms Training" adopted as ER. 509-2-0.8-.08. F. Oct. 13, 1981; eff. Oct. 7, 1981, the date of adoption.Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 15, 1981; eff. Jan. 4, 1982.Amended: F. Feb. 8, 1982; eff. Feb. 28, 1982.Amended: F. Jan. 23, 1985; eff. Feb. 12, 1985.Amended: F. Jan. 29, 1990; eff. Feb. 18, 1990.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 29, 2005; eff. Apr. 18, 2005.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Shotgun Training" adopted. F. Dec. 12, 2006; eff. Jan. 1, 2007.Amended: F. July 6, 2022; eff. July 26, 2022.