Ballistic Shield Operator
Course Hours: 24.0 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed for officers who have been recently assigned a ballistic shield, or who have one available during the course of their duties. During this course of instruction, the officer will become familiar with the ballistic shield, along with its capabilities and its shortcomings. Officers will develop skills on building entries and room clearing techniques with the ballistic shield, fighting from behind the ballistic shield with a handgun, team movement exercises, and force on force practical exercises using the ballistic shield.
Training Outcomes
Students will have a better understanding of the benefits of using ballistic shields in law enforcement applications and increase their skills in utilizing the ballistic shield.
Prerequisites
Students must be Certified and Sworn Law Enforcement. Officers must provide a ballistic shield for the class.
Who Should Attend
This course should be attended by law enforcement officers who have been assigned a ballistic shield, or have one available during the course of their duties.
Special Notes
Officers should bring a ballistic shield with them for the class, and all appropriate call out or duty gear, to include knee and elbow pads.
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Location | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballistic Shield Operator | 03/10/2026 | 03/12/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Ballistic Shield Operator | 06/03/2026 | 06/05/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Ballistic Shield Operator | 09/09/2026 | 09/11/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Ballistic Shield Operator | 02/16/2027 | 02/18/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Ballistic Shield Operator | 05/10/2027 | 05/12/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Ballistic Shield Operator | 09/07/2027 | 09/09/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Ballistic Shield Operator | 11/03/2027 | 11/05/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |