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We completed our two weeks of extreme firearms training. <\/span>Our instructors were NPS Ranger Ambrose (ret.), Sgt. Carey, NPS Ranger Lippert (ret.), Special Agent Madarang and Officer Murray. <\/span>We had surprise visits from Dr. Luongo, NER Chief Clark, Special Agent Pascale and ProRanger Manager Krug. <\/span><\/div>\n
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The weather was hot and some days the temperature went up to 100 degrees. <\/span>The class kept a positive attitude and displayed determination to learn vital skills that we will need for our future careers as law enforcement rangers working for the National Park Service.<\/div>\n
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We learned about off range firearms safety, post shooting procedures, rules and regulations. <\/span>We went through a semiautomatic pistol course, reduced light, shotgun course and a rifle course. <\/span>An interesting section that we did was a down\/disabled officer course and we shot the pistol in positions from which I never thought an officer could accurately shoot. <\/span>The class also went through various interactive drills with firearms and it was rewarding to witness how our skills developed from the first day we started with firearms.<\/div>\n
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These past two weeks were intense. <\/span>Even though we now have firearms using skills, the instructors assured us that these are skills that will be lost if we do not keep practicing. <\/span>Thanks to the instructors for putting the time and passion into our class and providing us with the ability to become successful park rangers. <\/div>\n
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Only 4 more weeks!<\/p>\n
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We completed our two weeks of extreme firearms training. Our instructors were NPS Ranger Ambrose (ret.), Sgt. Carey, NPS Ranger Lippert (ret.), Special Agent Madarang and Officer…<\/p>\n