Community Police Officers Undergo Firearms Refresher Training to Boost Operational Efficiency

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures courtesy of Sattahip News.

 

Police Colonel Patikorn Sornchai, Deputy Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police, presided over a firearms training exercise aimed at enhancing the skills and readiness of police officers from Sattahip Police Station. The session took place at the Naval Special Warfare Command’s shooting range in Samae San, Sattahip District.

 

The refresher course focused on the handling and use of handguns and shotguns, with the objective of improving accuracy, confidence, and overall preparedness during high-risk operations. Leading the reception and coordination was Police Colonel Komsan Kumtunkaew, Superintendent of Sattahip Police Station, who welcomed the Deputy Commander and oversaw participation from 32 officers.

 

In his address, Pol. Col. Patikorn stressed the increasing dangers faced by police officers in the line of duty, particularly during anti-narcotics operations, where suspects often resist arrest. He emphasised that regular training is essential to reducing the risk of injury or death among law enforcement personnel.

“Training is a vital tool to help officers become more confident and competent in using firearms. With regular drills and skill development, officers are better equipped to protect themselves and the public while carrying out their duties effectively,” he stated.

 

The training session included a live demonstration by both the Deputy Commander and the Sattahip Police Chief, who showcased precise shotgun techniques to the attending officers.

 

This initiative forms part of the broader strategy to ensure that police officers remain physically and mentally prepared for the challenges of modern policing, especially in high-threat scenarios involving drug-related crime.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Sattahip News 2025-05-15.

 

 

 

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Training is a vital tool to help officers become more confident and competent in using firearms.

 

Are they no talready, they have a license for carrying a gun, but training can never be bad

[EVENKEEL]

Don't understand the prone position for shotguns. And the way they're holding the guns standing they'll get a good slap, must just be a photo op.

[Yagoda]

23 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Don't understand the prone position for shotguns. And the way they're holding the guns standing they'll get a good slap, must just be a photo op.

Prone with shotguns is entirely appropriate, although semi autos are better.

 

Standing is the best position for recoil control in heavy calibers. Try shooting a 458 Win Mag prone.

[mikebell]

'Police Officers Undergo Firearms Refresher Training to Boost Operational Efficiency'!

A headline oxymoron.  Police officers and operational efficiency should never appear in the same sentence.

 

I never understand from whence all these police materialise.  You never see one for months then, produce a camera, and hordes of photo-cops miraculously appear .

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, mikebell said:

'Police Officers Undergo Firearms Refresher Training to Boost Operational Efficiency'!

A headline oxymoron.  Police officers and operational efficiency should never appear in the same sentence.

 

I never understand from whence all these police materialise.  You never see one for months then, produce a camera, and hordes of photo-cops miraculously appear .

Yea, who would imagine they'd show up at refresher training ... shock, surprise, dismay 

 

 

Never seeing PoPo is a good thing in my world 

 

Let that sink in ... don't hurt yourself.

[ikke1959]

On a gameshow on the Belgian TV there were candidates with a paintball rifle who were defending some speakers.. The Thai navy seals were in the game to dismantle these speakers, but most of all they all failed to do so... Just an impression of how good the Thai seal are here I suppose.. 

[EVENKEEL]

9 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Prone with shotguns is entirely appropriate, although semi autos are better.

 

Standing is the best position for recoil control in heavy calibers. Try shooting a 458 Win Mag prone.

So, you've been involved with small arms training where they had you shoot shotguns prone position? I haven't. We shot the M-14 prone position to help with accuracy. 

[Yagoda]

2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

So, you've been involved with small arms training where they had you shoot shotguns prone position? I haven't. We shot the M-14 prone position to help with accuracy. 

With a shotgun its not accuracy but use of cover.

 

You date yourself with the M-14

[EVENKEEL]

19 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

With a shotgun its not accuracy but use of cover.

 

You date yourself with the M-14

Not really dating myself. The M-14 was the weapon I had to qualify with yearly until 2019, the year of my retirement. The M-14 was being phased out to be replaced with a more modern rifle, the M-5 I believe. The Baretta M9 was being replaced with the Sig.