CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Brian Fengel, Director
Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu
Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu
Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu
Less Lethal Shotgun Instructor
Instructor: Ron Yanor
March 17-18, 2026
8am – 4:30pm
Class will meet at: Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range
21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 12
Course Objective
Designed around use of the ‘bean bag’ less lethal shotgun round, this instructor level course provides techniques and procedures for teaching this less than lethal option to patrol officers & tactical team end-user. This is hands-on training.
Course Content
- Product Selection Comparisons
- Use of Force Issue
- Case Studies
- Core Manipulation Drills
- Student Teaching Assignments
- Solo & Two Officer Tactics Range Sessions
What to Bring:
Eye & Ear Protection / Shotgun / Duty Pistol / Belt Kit/ Range Uniform
AMMO COUNT:
12 Gauge: Less-Lethal Round – 18 each – Non-Specific Brand
12 Gauge: Birdshot- 250 rounds
Pistol – 100 rounds
Due to issues with Byrna brand ammo. Not allowing that ammo in class or for operational use
Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Meets the following mandatory training criteria: TBA
