Beijing police open 'one minute' anti-terror training classes(3)

Trainees are asked to complete precise shooting both while still and in motion. (Photo: People's Daily Online)

"Trainees have to withstand greater psychological pressure when they are faced with real knives than the fake ones in the training," says an instructor. He adds that police officers must be prepared to sustain injuries in the training, in order to better protect the public when an emergency situation really occurs.

In aaddition to dealing with violent extremists, firearms training is also a key focus.

"Hold the muzzle 45 degrees downward. Keep the alert posture!" instructors train the civil police officers to fire handguns and riot guns at an underground shooting range which used to be exclusively for SWAT members.

A SWAT trainer says that the requirements are now particularly high. Trainees are asked to complete precise shooting both while still and in motion.

"Civil officers are required to complete a 50-meter run while firing their pistols, find a shelter from where to continue firing, and make a quick retreat within 30 seconds." If using riot guns, trainees are required to make sure all five casings find their target."

Four tests in theory and practical operations are given to the trainees after five days' training. Only if they pass all tests, can the officers qualify. Otherwise, they must repeat the training.