CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Brian Fengel, Director
Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu
Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu
Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu
One With the Gun™ – Patrol Rifle Tactics Course
Instructor: AL Bello
May 8, 2025
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at: Tazewell County SO Range, 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL
Enrollment Deadline: May 1, 2025
Course Objective
The One With The Gun™ – Patrol Rifle Tactics course is designed to equip law enforcement personnel with advanced skills and knowledge necessary for the effective deployment and use of patrol rifles in various tactical situations. Leveraging 21 years of experience in the US Marines, this course brings military precision and tactics to the law enforcement arena. Participants will learn critical skills such as barricaded shooting, shooting from behind vehicles, engaging targets from uncomfortable positions, and shooting while moving. The course aims to enhance the operational effectiveness and safety of officers by providing comprehensive training that adheres to legal and procedural mandates.
Course Content
The One With The Gun™ – Patrol Rifle Tactics course is an intensive one-day program designed to provide law enforcement officers with advanced tactical skills and knowledge for using patrol rifles in diverse operational scenarios. Drawing from over two decades of military experience, the course emphasizes practical, real-world applications of patrol rifle tactics, including shooting from barricades, engaging targets from behind vehicles, and operating in low-light conditions. Through a combination of lecture, and live-fire training, participants will develop proficiency in rifle handling, marksmanship, and tactical movement. This course also covers essential legal and procedural aspects of firearm use, ensuring that officers can apply their skills within the bounds of the law and departmental policies
What to bring:
*Students MUST have an appropriate sling for their weapon. No sling-less weapons will be
allowed
*Students must have a weapon-mounted light on their rifle with fresh batteries.
*Students must bring 500 rds of ammunition for the rifle they will shoot.
*Students must bring their duty belts with their duty gun or blue gun as a replacement.
*Students must bring their vests.
*Students must bring eye and ear protection.
*Students must bring 20 “dummy” training rounds for their rifle.
*Students must bring at least 3 training magazines for their rifle.
*Students should bring a knee pad
Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Meets the following mandatory training criteria: De-Escalation Techniques 5 hours with 1 hour scenario based, Officer Safety Techniques 2 hours with1 hour scenario based
