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Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary .
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Recognition of Firearms, Explosives & Incendiaries (RFX)

Firearms and explosives trainingRFX Overview – We train delegates in the recognition of firearms, explosives, incendiary devices and other weapons, including hands-on familiarisation with inert examples of these items. Ultimately this one day course will benefit any staff member that is responsible for checking and searching for firearms, explosives, incendiary devices or other weapons, in areas such as:

This course is only designed to provide your staff with awareness training in the recognition of firearms, explosives and incendiary devices and does not qualify them as an RFX Instructor.

ExplosivesRFX Instructor Refresher Training Course

This one day course is designed to update RFX Instructors on recent developments in the world of firearms, explosives and incendiaries. It is also used as an opportunity to provide the latest information on improvised weapons and methods of concealment. RFX refresher training must be completed every 3 years by those instructors who require an ID card to possess inert RFX training aids.

View a video of the shoe bomb demonstration here »

Eligibility: This course is intended for those who fall into any of the following categories, having attended an RFX course at least 2 years previously:

The course content is designed to refresh delegates on the content of the Initial RFX course, with information updates and new developments included where appropriate.

Dates:

DfT RFX Refresher Course Dates

Testimonials from people who have attended our RFX training and live demonstrations:

"Made an unpleasant subject interesting... very very useful."
Tony Hutcheson, Do & Co Caterers

"Interesting subject. Excellent presentation with actual firearms. Informative."
Anne Syrett, Southend Airport