Police Firearms Instructor
A 40 hour training course to provide instructor candidates with the fundamental skills to train entry
level persons on essential pistol operating skills and conduct sustainment training for their agency. The curriculum
maintains a major focus on instructor traits and teaching abilities, with numerous student teaching exercises in
the classroom and range operations. Topics expound to low light training and more advance skills to provide a
well-rounded aptitude to conduct on going training. Candidates will be versed in related legal concerns regarding
use of force and liability.
The course concludes with a daylong graded student teaching exercises simulating an in-service training date.
Candidates prepare written lesson plans and conducting individual blocks of instruction with a live fire range session. Each is graded by peers and the course instructor. Candidates also complete a written test and firearms proficiency course of fire.
Firearms Instructor Course Pack List:
Eye & Ear Protection
Duty Pistol + 3 Magazines
Duty Belt Kit
Notepad & Pen
Range Training Uniform
Cleaning Kit
Flash Light/ Weapon Light
Ammo: 1000rds
Instructor Candidates will be able to perform entry level firearms training for new personnel.
Instructor Candidates will be able to design and conduct sustainment level training for their agency to include qualifications
Instructor Candidates will be able to conduct essential low light range training and operations.
Instructor Candidates will be able to relate legal use of force information to their trainees.
Instructor Candidates will be able to construct a written lesson plan that is functional.
Instructor Candidates will be able to safely and effectually conduct range operations.