Maritime Firearms Training Course

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We are currently offering 2 levels of training courses:

1) Maritime Firearms Training Courses (MFTC)

This course has been specifically designed in conjunction with MIRIS International for Maritime Security Operatives (MSOs) who need to provide evidence of their firearms competency to Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs). All attendees must have a minimum of three years infantry experience, OR have been employed in a police firearms unit.

See below for further details.

2) Firearms Familiarisation (for Maritime Security Personnel Only)

A bespoke one day introductory course for those who have a background in the military or police but without infantry experience and therefore do not meet the criteria for direct entry on the MFTC. This course gives you the skills and experience you require to become eligible to complete the MFTC. This course is not open to the general public please see our other training course.

Please call for further details.

MFTC Course Details

	The MFTC one day course training programme begins with the use of a semi-automatic M4 colt platform. After refreshing Normal Safety Precautions (NSP's) and marksmanship principles, the emphasis is very much on rapid target acquisition from a variety of fire positions enabling students to re-familiarise themselves with safe firearms practices.   This is followed with a shotgun demo using both solid slug and buckshot to highlight the capabilities and limitations of this system. Student participation is included.
	The remainder of the course is very much focused on long range marksmanship using a variety of 7.62/.308 bolt action platforms. Further training is conducted at ranges from 50 – 700 metres and in various firing positions to simulate firing from a vessel.   The programme culminates in a number of maritime scenario shoots, enhanced by the use of small craft on water as the target from an elevated firing position. In addition to firearms training, immediate first aid and the treatment of basic gunshot trauma wounds is refreshed.
	The aim of the MFTC is to provide potential and current MSOs with the required basic skills to safely operate various firearm systems on board a vessel transiting the HRA.   Any attendees who do not reach the required standard will be advised to attend further firearms training before being awarded the MFTC Certificate.

The MFTC is conducted under the supervision and expertise of the WMS Firearms Training instructors. WMS' instructors are licenced to conduct zeroing and training practice utilising a selection of firearms systems including bolt action .308 rifles.

We are a professional company with excellent facilities and the ability to provide the following training:

• NSPs
• Marksmanship Principles
• Multi-Position Shooting
• Target engagement out to 700m – craft on water target
• Application of Holdover and Dial-in for elevation and wind (sighting)
• Maritime Scenarios
• Refresher in basic gunshot trauma training
• Small group, minimum of 6 people, maximum 8 people.

MSOs will be required to provide details of their current Maritime Security Company in order to allow vetting of previous experience by WMS. Individuals who are not currently sponsored by a PMSC will need to provide the following:

• A clean CRB check current within the last 12 months.
• Proof of service in armed forces or police firearms unit or Military Id if still serving

If you do not have a clean CRB check then you must call the office. All calls are confidential.

All MFTC courses are of one day's duration - 08:00 – 18:00 at our range near Llangurig, Powys.

After due consideration of excellent feedback our costs and investment in the course, the price will rise slightly from £420.00 Including VAT to £468.00 Including VAT.

This will further secure the quality of the course and future investment in developing it.

The cost of a one day MFTC including VAT and lunch  - Total: £468.00

To download our MFTC (course 1 only) application forms, please click HERE.

Courses usually run on Tuesdays each week and Thursdays (starting in the Spring). Click Calendar to view availability.

For further information or to reserve a place on one of our courses and pay please call the WMS Training Centre tel 01686-413030 between 10am and 3pm.