Purpose
Paragraph 11B-35.001(3)(c), F.A.C.: Updates the rule language to change the terms and course titles from “firearms” to “handgun” instructor, instructor course, and instructor update course.
Paragraph 11B-35.001(3)(e)-(f), F.A.C.: Adds Patrol Rifle Instructor Certification and Shotgun Instructor Certification requirements for instructors who teach Commission-approved Basic Recruit, Advanced, Specialized, and Special Operations Forces Training Program Courses at a training school.
Paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Training Report, form CJSTC-67, to change the rule reference and update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.
Paragraph 11B-35.001(11)(b), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Academy Physical Fitness Standards Report, form CJSTC-67A, to change the rule reference and specify that the original form should be maintained by the training school.
Paragraph 11B-35.0021(3)(a), F.A.C.: Renames the Firearms Instructor Course, number 801, and changes to the Handgun Instructor Course.
Paragraph 11B-35.0021(3)(e)-(f), F.A.C.: Adds Patrol Rifle Instructor Certification, number TBD, and Shotgun Instructor Certification, number TBD, as Commission-approved High-Liability Instructor Training Courses.
Subsection 11B-35.0021(7), F.A.C.: Updates the instructor applicant training requirements to include the topics of handgun, patrol rifle, and shotgun.
Paragraph 11B-35.0021(8)(a), F.A.C.: Updates the rule language to include changes from “firearms instructor” to “handgun instructor,” and the proposed addition of the rifle and shotgun instructor certifications, including the instruction of the Single Officer Response to Active Threat and Shooter Incidents Course, Single Officer Response to Active Threat and Shooter Incidents Instructor Course, Patrol Rifle Operator Course, Patrol Rifle Instructor Course, Shotgun Operator Course, and the Shotgun Instructor Course.
Subsection 11B-35.0024(3), F.A.C.: Updates and changes the name of the Firearms Instructor Course to reflect Handgun Instructor Course; and adds Patrol Rifle Instructor Course and Shotgun Instructor proficiency demonstration requirements.
Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(3)(b)1., F.A.C.: Adds Advanced Defensive Tactics Course as a requirement for defensive tactics instructor students.
Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(3)(c)2., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Handgun Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4, and removes the commercially produced B-21E or equivalent target reference from the rule language because it already exists within the form.
Paragraph 11B-35.0024(3)(d), F.A.C.: Updates the rule language to change from “Firearms” Instructor Course to “Handgun” Instructor Course.
Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(3)(d)1., F.A.C.: Updates and changes the name of the Firearms Instructor requirements to reflect Handgun Instructor requirements; and adds the following courses to the instructor student requirements: Single Officer Response to Active Threat and Shooter Incidents Course, Single Officer Response to Active Threat and Shooter Incidents Instructor Course, Patrol Rifle Operator Course, Patrol Rifle Instructor Course, Shotgun Operator Course, and the Shotgun Instructor Course.
Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(3)(d)2., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Firearms Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4I, and changes the form name to Handgun Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4H.
Paragraph 11B-35.0024(3)(i), F.A.C.: Adds Patrol Rifle Instructor Course and proficiency demonstration requirements and incorporates the new Patrol Rifle Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4R.
Paragraph 11B-35.0024(3)(j), F.A.C.: Adds Shotgun Instructor Course and proficiency demonstration requirements and incorporates the new Shotgun Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-4S.
Paragraph 11B-35.0024(4)(q), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Canine Team Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-83, to update the rule reference and where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.
Subparagraph 11B-35.0024(4)(r)2., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Canine Team Instructor Performance Evaluation, form CJSTC-20, to change the rule reference and update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained.
Subsection 11B-35.009(6), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, to update where the original and/or copy of the form should be maintained and change the Agency Requirements for agencies unable to enter information online through ATMS to contact FDLE/CJP Records Section for assistance.
Subsection 11B-35.009(7), F.A.C.: Updates the High-Liability Basic Recruit Training proficiency skills requirements to include “administering lethality assessments” pursuant to the Florida Legislature’s change to s. 741.29, F.S., during the 2024 Legislative Session as it relates to Equivalency of Training applicants; and incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training Proficiency Demonstration, form CJSTC-76A, to indicate the original form will be maintained by the agency instead of FDLE.