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Firearms Training- Tactical Firearms Instructor
Course Length: 5-Days
Tuition: $795

Todd Burke 
Firearms Program Manager
Strategos International
todd@strategosintl.com
573-999-7222

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Description: This is a useful and dynamic course for every trainer regardless of their background or other schools they may have attended.  This dynamic and skill-intensive class addresses coaching and training skills for three weapon systems: the pistol, the rifle, and the shotgun.  Special attention is paid to the dynamics of the low light environment and the skills necessary for prevailing in this realm.  Training will proceed for more than 8 hours on most days.  This program is challenging and participants should be in good physical condition.

NOTE: Instructor-level schools are longer than operator courses, and students participate in coaching and training delivery on the range. In addition to range drills and exercises, the Tactical Firearms Instructor course includes the following teaching and training (coaching) sessions and instructional support materials on CD for the instructor candidate:

CONCEPTS and SKILLS: 

Regarding our Training Philosophy and Practices:

Our training staff is composed of professional and experienced coaches and we are students ourselves.

We believe in treating everyone respectfully and as adult learners. Our coaches participate in the learning process and we use a building block approach to solidify skills before moving toward more advanced concepts.

We do not believe in “check the box” training nor do we believe in “lowest common denominator” training. Individual assistance is always available.

Those who are not safe and conscientious with their firearms, those who are not willing to be open-minded, receive new information and try new concepts, and those who are not capable of keeping their ego in check should not enroll in our training.


Prerequisites and Physical Requirements for Firearms Training:

1. An operator should be able to load, unload, and reload their firearm in a SAFE and CONTROLLED manner. Muzzle discipline and awareness is paramount.

2. An operator must possess the physical strength and stamina to repetitively function and fire their weapon during prolonged drilling. You must be able to get up and down from standing, kneeling, and prone positions, as well as move forward, backward, and laterally.

3. An operator must be able to maintain mental, physical, and emotional self-discipline and not become over-excited or lose control.

4. An operator must have a keen awareness and consideration for other operators while handling firearms and conducting drills in close proximity of other operators.

5. An operator should be familiar with their weapons and equipment and be able to field strip their firearm for cleaning, maintenance, and problem-solving.

6. Instructor candidates are expected to be excellent communicators and willing to adapt to the role of being a student-learner as well as an instructor. There is no place in the training arena for personal aggrandizement or ego.

EACH PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:

Ammunition:
1,500 rounds pistol | 20 rounds 00 buck | 250 rounds birdshot | 20 rifled slugs |  1,000 rounds rifle

Handheld Light:
All participants must have at least one high intensity hand held light

Weapon-Mounted Light:
Highly recommended for long guns but not a requirement

Sling:
All operators MUST have a sling that permits a muzzle-down, front body carry

NOTE: Even dependable firearms can suffer catastrophic failures.  It is wise to have a backup firearm with appropriate equipment (holster, magazines, etc.) in case your primary weapon becomes unserviceable.  We cannot guarantee that a “loaner” weapon will be available.


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