This course will cover the principles, techniques and legal considerations associated with forcible entry into a structure with commonly utilized manual tools and breaching shotguns. This course consists of both classroom and practical application.

Breaching shotguns (if issued)

50 rounds of Birdshot

15 Breaching rounds (if issued)

Tactical Uniform: Must consist of long sleeves and long pants

Duty Boots

Ballistic helmet

Tactical Body Armor

Protective gloves

Nomex balaclava

Eye protection, shooting glasses and/or goggles

Ear protection, ear plugs or low profile ear muffs that work with ballistic helmet and headset

Knife

Personal hydration

Pen/Notepad

This is a minimal list. If the attendee wears other operational equipment not listed here they may bring it if they desire.

FOR LOCAL PERSONNEL: Manual breaching tools (Ram/sledge, haligan, bolt cutters, window break and rake tools, etc.)

Jake Shumate began his career with the Marana, AZ Police Department in 2000 and has been a sergeant since 2012. Before that, he spent a year and a half on the Cochise County (AZ) Sheriff's Department. He has been a member of the Pima Regional SWAT Team since 2004. During his time with Pima Regional SWAT, Jake has served as an operator, shield operator, breacher, explosive breacher, team leader, and team sergeant. Shumate has instructed multiple SWAT and patrol topics to include basic and advanced SWAT tactics, shield operator, breaching, defensive tactics, and basic and advanced patrol tactics. Jake teaches Shield Operator and Breaching courses for the NTOA.