POST course

Jason_G · March 24, 2007, 02:08 PM

Shot my first POST course the other day with my USP45. First POST course for me ever. I thought it was alot of fun, and seemed like it would be good practice (better than just blasting away at a piece of paper from one stance for an hour, which is something you see alot of folks do). What do you guys think about it? Anyone here have to shoot POST certification courses to conceal, or for qualification for those in LE?

Jason

BillCA · March 24, 2007, 02:27 PM

I presume by POST you are refering to Peace Officer Standards of Training.

I've fired several courses over the years that were supposed to be POST certified courses. From the old PPC style to one that included non-hostile targets either closer or further than the hostile target.

For developing basic skills a repetitive setup is just fine and allows the shooter to see improvement. Courses of fire that pose "interesting" problems are also good to keep the mind alert and prepare shooters for less than perfect situations.

Jason_G · March 24, 2007, 02:44 PM

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I presume by POST you are refering to Peace Officer Standards of Training.

Yeah, I should've been more specific. Yes, that's what it stands for. The one I'm talking about is the 60 round course, one target. Not as involved as a MOUT or anything like that. I've forgotten exactly how each phase goes since it was my first time to shoot one, but you start out at about 25-30 yds behind a barricade and gradually move in closer to the target at each phase. At the end, you are shooting three 2 round groups from a retention position at 2 yards.

Jason

Blackwater OPS · March 24, 2007, 06:38 PM

That sounds a lot like the Army M9 qual course.

March 24, 2007, 02:08 PM	#1
Jason_G Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,902	POST course Shot my first POST course the other day with my USP45. First POST course for me ever. I thought it was alot of fun, and seemed like it would be good practice (better than just blasting away at a piece of paper from one stance for an hour, which is something you see alot of folks do). What do you guys think about it? Anyone here have to shoot POST certification courses to conceal, or for qualification for those in LE? Jason

March 24, 2007, 02:27 PM	#2
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	I presume by POST you are refering to Peace Officer Standards of Training. I've fired several courses over the years that were supposed to be POST certified courses. From the old PPC style to one that included non-hostile targets either closer or further than the hostile target. For developing basic skills a repetitive setup is just fine and allows the shooter to see improvement. Courses of fire that pose "interesting" problems are also good to keep the mind alert and prepare shooters for less than perfect situations. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

March 24, 2007, 06:38 PM	#4
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