A. Upon application to the department for a permit, all applicants shall demonstrate competence with a handgun by any one of the following:

1. completion of any Department of Public Safety and Corrections approved firearms safety or training course which shall include at least a minimum of nine hours of instruction as detailed below:

a. one hour of instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures of a revolver and semi-automatic pistol;

b. one hour of instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting;

c. one hour of instruction on handgun shooting positions;

d. three hours of instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution which will include a review of R.S. 14:18 through 14:22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to the use of deadly force;

e. one hour of instruction on child access prevention; and

f. two hours of actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures:

i. live range fire shall include 12 rounds each at 6 feet, 10 feet and 15 feet for a total of 36 rounds;

iii. each applicant or permittee must score 100 percent hits within the silhouette portion of a N.R.A. B-27 type silhouette target with at least 36 rounds;