Retired LEO Firearms Qualification
The Volusia Sheriff's Office offers the HR 218 qualification course, also known as the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, a firearms qualification course for retired law enforcement officers in Florida. This program is open to retired LEOs who are Volusia County residents. Certification is good for one year from the date of qualification.
Please note: Use of the Sig Sauer P320 is prohibited on all Volusia Sheriff's Office firearms ranges.
Location:
Deputy Stephen Saboda Training Center
3901 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Please call or email to sign up:
386-239-6522
training@volusiasheriff.gov
Course schedule:
All courses begin at 8 a.m.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 (full)
Friday, March 20, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Open to Volusia County residents only.
This certification is good for one year from the date of qualification.
On the day of the shoot, please bring with you:
• Driver's license
• Retired LEO ID card
• 76 rounds of ammunition per weapon (semi-automatic or revolver)
• 1 speed loader for revolver
• 2 magazines for automatic
• Hip-style holster for weapon
COURSE OF FIRE
Loadout:
1st magazine 13 rounds
2nd magazine 13 rounds
3rd magazine 12 rounds
Target:
B-21E Silhouette
| Stage # | Distance | Position | Drill | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 yard line | Holster | 3 rounds hip shoot, create distance (1 step to the rear), 3 rounds high point (6 total) |
6 sec |
| 2 | 3 yard line | Ready | Step left, 2 rounds | 3 sec |
| 3 | 3 yard line | Ready | Step right, 2 rounds | 3 sec |
| 4 | 3 yard line | Holster | Step left, draw strong hand only, 3 rounds | 5 sec |
| 5 | 3 yard line | Ready | Step right, support hand only, 3 rounds | 5 sec |
| 6 | 7 yard line | Holster | Step right, 2 rounds | 5 sec |
| 7 | 7 yard line | Holster | Step left, 2 rounds | 5 sec |
| 8 | 7 yard line | Holster | Step right, 6 rounds, reload, 6 rounds (12 total) | 20 sec |
| 9 | 15 yard line | Holster | Step right, 6 rounds | 15 sec |
Total rounds: 38
Passing score: 33 hits in the 4 & 5 area of the B-21E target