This hybrid 40-hour (12 hours online / 28 hours in-person) instructor certification course is designed to certify candidates as a law enforcement semi-auto pistol instructor. Upon successful completion candidates will be qualified to conduct daytime & nighttime semi-auto pistol training for recruits & sworn officers as well as conduct semi-auto pistol qualifications.

Topics Covered:

·       Roles & responsibilities of firearms instructors

·       Understanding the importance of the

firearms safety rules

·       Classroom & range safety

·       Teaching firearms safety

·       Legal & liability topics

·       Student/instructor ratios

·       How to teach critical handgun skills

·       How to safely run line drills

·       Learning coaching and shooter diagnostics

·       How to safely run low light drills

·       How to run pistol qualifications and avoid controversy

·       Teaching vs coaching

·       Use of common training aids and range equipment

Required Equipment:

·       Duty pistol and three magazines. Weapon mounted light optional, but preferred

·       Duty holster and magazine pouch(s) for

two magazines

·       600 rounds of pistol ammo

·       Eye & ear protection (clear eye pro for night shoot)

·       Hat with a brim

·       Hand-held flashlight

·       Knee and elbow pads

·       Black marker

·       Weather-related gear

·       Hydration fluids & snacks