ITOA K9 Tactical Live Fire FTX

The Illinois Tactical Officers Association in cooperation with the

Illinois State Police D5 Firearms Training Facility is pleased to offer this training opportunity.

K9 Tactical Live Fire FTX   

Date: May 20th, 2025

Times:

Registration begins at 0730 hrs.

Live fire begins 0800 hrs.

Live fire ends at 1400 hrs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  

K9 Officers will have the ability to run through multiple courses of live fire covering the tactical application of the pistol and rifle with and around their K9 partners. Shooters will be able to re-shoot the courses of fire to build confidence and for repetition, so long as open space on the firing line is available. 

GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this training session, all K-9 handlers will have accomplished the following:

• Successfully completed several different courses of live fire with police service dog to provide real world experience.
• Police service dog remained in a non-aggressive posture during the firing of firearms.
• Qualify on ITOA course of fire during deployment of a police service dog.

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Be proficient and familiar with the fundamental safe operation of the duty pistol and/or rifle. Be prepared to work around K9 service dogs during live fire situations.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ammunition- 100 Rds. Pistol (minimum) - 100 Rds. Rifle optional
• Duty holster & Pistol with spare magazines
• Tactical rifle with sling and chamber blocking device (optional)
• Ballistic vest
• Eye & ear protection

• K9 Ballistic Vest and cotton balls for K9 ear safety

• Appropriate apparel for the weather

COST AND REGISTRATION:

$10 – ITOA Members

$40 – Non-Members, Includes a one year ITOA Membership

**If you are not a current ITOA member, you must choose the non-member option. Membership is required to attend the FTX.

Registering for a group or someone other than yourself? Skip this registration form and email admin@itoa.org to assist you.

ITOA Refund Policy (effective from February 10, 2025)

The Illinois Tactical Officers Association (ITOA) refund policy for those who cancel their attendance at an ITOA paid event is as follows:

• A full refund will be issued if cancellation occurs at least 30 calendar days prior to the event. 
• If cancelled 7-29 calendar days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be issued.
• Cancellations less than 7 calendar days prior to the event will not be granted a refund.

Additionally, a registrant who does not attend the event for which they are registered will not receive a refund.