April 21, 2010
Basic Rifle Marksmanship School-Southaven
The Southaven Police Department is teaching a Basic Rifle Marksmanship / Sniper School on June 21st thru June 25th.
Location: Southaven Police Training Center
Cost: $250.00 per man or $500.00 per team
The class is limited to 24 officers.
This course is directed to officers that are currently assigned to a Law Enforcement S.W.A.T. Team or Military Unit, functioning as a rifle marksman.
The Officer attending this course of instruction will participate in classroom activities and marksmanship activities at various distances from the target. This course will contain shooting exercises involving physical exertion, stressful conditions, and low light conditions. The course will also cover camouflage, cover, and concealment methods. Officers will also be instructed in the areas of weapons care and cleaning, data book entry and observation skills.
To register for the class contact Capt. Johnny M. Cox at 662-393-8654 or email address jcox@southaven.org.
April 19, 2010
Basic Swat School-Rankin Co.
The Rankin County Metro (Countywide) SRT Team will be conducting a Basic SWAT School on May 16 - 21, 2010. The class will be limited to 25 participants. There will be a PT Test and Firearms qualifications on May 16, 2010. Participants must pass the PT Test and score 90 % or better on the Firearms qualifications to continue with the training. Cost for the class is $250.00 per person and payable by check to the Rankin DA Training Fund. For more information and registration forms please contact Detective Johnny Taylor of the Flowood Police Department at 601-420-3354 (office), 601-624-8646 (cell) or by email at india14@policeone.com.
April 6, 2010
2010 NASC-FINAL RESULTS
The 2010 North American Sniper Championship was held in Southaven during March 22-25, 2010. After the smoke cleared, here are the top teams:
1st Place San Diego (CA) PD SWAT
2nd Place Desoto County (MS) Sheriff’s Department SWAT
3rd Place US ARMY 3/15 Infantry BN (Ft. Stewart, GA)
Congratulations to the top teams and thanks to everyone that participated this year and helped make this a success.