PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course. The PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course (PC 832 Course) is the minimum training standard for California peace officers as specified in Commission Regulation 1005.
The Rio Hondo College Regional Training center has been certified by the Commission on Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) to present PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Courses. The PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course (PC 832 Course) is the minimum training standard for California peace officers as specified in Commission Regulation 1005.
The Firearms component of the P.C. 832 courses is a 24-hour course which covers topics such as Firearms Safety, Handgun Familiarization, Firearms Care and Cleaning, Shooting Principles, and Range Qualification.
If the individual fails a test, one retest is allowed within 90 days of the initial test. (Fees may be charged for retesting.) If the individual fails a retest, a POST-certified PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course must be successfully completed prior to exercising peace officer powers.
FCC Fee: $35.00 Check payable to Fresno City College. (Fee may change due to semester)
Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center 6375 W. Central Fresno, California 93706
Please call and cancel your reservations if you cannot attend. College Registration fees are subject to change without notice. Make checks payable to Fresno City College. Out of Consideration for people who are on a waiting list, please cancel your reservation no later than 21 days prior to the first day of class.
This course meets all the requirements of Section 832 of the California Penal Code and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Any position where the officer is required to have a firearm in their possession, or have access to one in the performance of their official duties requires this training.
P.C. 13511.5 requires those students taking the firearms portion of PC 832 to have a California Department Of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearance check completed before class begins.
Handgun: Semi Automatic Weapon 9mm, 40 caliber, or 45 caliber. The weapon must be California legal to carry weapon.
The Arrest and Firearms (PC 832) course consists of two components, which total a minimum of 64 hours. The Arrest component has a 40-hour requirement, and the Firearms component has a 24-hour requirement. These components are divided into 14 individual topics, called Learning Domains.
PC832 Firearms. The Firearms course is offered as a 24 hour training course to be taken after completion PC832 Arrest (40 hour course). The training is held on Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:00 pm -10:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The training is limited to handgun techniques only.
California Penal Code (PC) Section 832 (e) requires individuals who previously completed a California PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course to "requalify" prior to exercising peace officer powers if they: Have not been employed as a California peace officer within three years of the course completion date, or. Have a three-year or longer break in ...
After prior PC 832 training has been verified, the test center will contact the applicant within 30 days to arrange a test date. The applicant must complete the test (s) within 90 days of the exam eligibility date.
The Firearms component of the P.C. 832 courses is a 24-hour course which covers topics such as Firearms Safety, Handgun Familiarization, Firearms Care and Cleaning, Shooting Principles, and Range Qualification.
All students need to bring their firearms and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance letters to the first day of class (See course syllabus for further information). You will not be permitted to take the firearms course without a current DOJ letter. The DOJ letter is deemed current if dated within (6) six months of the start of the class.
Firearm, 500 rounds of ammunition, eye & ear protection, and firearm holster. (See course syllabus for further information).
Contact the course coordinator, Deputy Autumn Temple, at (951) 486-3353 or [email protected] to be placed on the roster.