Terminal Ballistics (CTS-801)

This is a 6-hour course that will help students develop an understanding of Terminal Ballistics. Discussions will include the history and studies behind Terminal Ballistics and the reality of handgun effectiveness. The class will be followed-up with live fire using targets such as car doors, windshields, drywall, and wood. These demonstrations will show the performance of different ammunition types and calibers. Included in the course:
– Safe Gun Handling
-Ballistic Misconceptions
-Behavior and Effect of Different Projectiles
-Projectile Incapacitation Parameters
-Lethal Force Considerations
-Active Shooting of Multiple Barriers