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The following are the ONLY dates available for Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle qualifications for 2024.
There is no need to register for a date/time slot. Qualifications will be first come, first served.
DATE | TIME | LOCATION | FURTHER INFO |
August 26 – August 30, 2024 | 0800 – 1600 | HCSO Academy Range #5, 2346 Atascocita Road, Humble, Texas 77396 |
Please note; each course of fire can be found on the second page of the 2024 Firearms Qualification Card.
Prior to arriving at the range, you also must sign into the Integrity Website (CLICK HERE) to confirm/update your weapon information.
Deputies are expected to qualify using the same carry holster (on-duty or off-duty) that they will normally use.
- Park your vehicle in the parking lot and walk to Range #5. Do not drive to the range.
- *You must safely unload your weapon before entering the range.*
- Uniformed officers shall wear their duty belt for qualification with their primary handgun.
- Deputies will be provided with qualification ammunition for their primary weapon, shotgun and rifle only. Deputies should bring at least 50 rounds of factory ammunition for each additional weapon they intend to qualify with if the additional weapons are not of the same platform as their primary duty weapon.
- You will only have to qualify with multiple weapons, if the weapons are different platforms. For further clarification see Department Policy 602 – Firearms Qualification, IV. (F), Examples 1 & 2.
- Personnel will be required to show an ability to break-down their weapons prior to being able to qualify.
- ATTENTION: Please remember to bring your own hearing, eye protection and holster!
- Shotgun Qualification: 00-Buckshot and 1-ounce Slug ammunition shall be the only rounds authorized. Shotguns must be equipped with a sling.
- Patrol Rifle Qualification: Must have ‘Request for Authorization to Carry a Patrol Rifle on Duty (Click to download form)‘ form on file, as well as having completed an approved (24 hour) rifle course to qualify. Patrol rifles must be chambered for .223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO caliber. Patrol rifles must be equipped with a sling.