Abstract: The object of the research of the scientific article is the tactical basics of handling firearms during fire training. The subject of the study is the methods that develop the tactical basics of firearm ownership in the training of fire training. The aim of the study is to identify the most effective methods for conducting fire training classes aimed at developing tactical skills in handling firearms. Research objective is to determine the most effective and accessible methods in the process of handling firearms. The practical significance of the conducted research is to identify the most effective methods for training fire training, necessary for practical application. At the same time, attention is paid to strict compliance with safety measures when handling both training and combat weapons. The methodology of the conducted research is determined by its purpose and objectives. It is based on a systematic approach to the study of methods of training police officers in the practical use of firearms. The novelty of the scientific article lies in the development of author's methods in the study and testing of tactical actions of cadets and students of educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the handling of firearms during practical training. The training exercises were practically tested during the training of cadets and trainees at the initial stage of the practical part of fire training, during the development of tactical skills, it was carried out both idling and during combat shooting from small arms. The development of tactical actions with firearms allowed the trainees to form confident practical skills in handling firearms, which in turn affected the increase in the level of general discipline and the readiness of employees to act in practice.

Keywords: police officer, live firing, idle actions, theoretical training, professional training, tactical training, firearms, fire training, security measures, ammunition