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Audience: Patrol, Tactical, and Corrections Officers

Synopsis:
This dynamic and skill intensive class addresses coaching and training skills for three weapons systems: the pistol, the shotgun, and the patrol rifle. Participants will also gain their certification for 12 ga. less-lethal impact munitions. 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.



Concepts and Skills - Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun:

• Fundamentals Review & Diagnostics
• Zeroing, Unloading, Reloading
• Fighting Platforms
• Failure Drills: Transition to Pistol
• Turning Movements
• Support Side Shooting
• Contact and Cover
• Working in a Gas Mask
• Defeating Ambushes
• Officer Down & Rescue
• Active Shooter
• Ammunition Selection
• Moving Targets
• Shooting On The Move
• Multiple Threat Engagements
• Movement & Mobility Exercises
• The Correct Use of Cover
• Threat Discrimination: Shoot/No Shoot
• Dynamics of Low Light Engagements
• Principles of Light
• CQB & Groundfighting
• Partner & Team Tactics

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 dowe 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 trainings.

NOTE:
Instructor-level schools are longer than operator courses, and students participate in coaching and training delivery on the range. Make sure you have all equipment listed and backup firearms are recommended in case of failure or breakage. We cannot guarantee that a "loaner" firearm will be available.

The TACTICAL FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR course also includes coaching and training sessions designed to assist the candidate in making departmental presentations or training other officers in practical firearms skills:

• Liability Issues
• Case Law and Precedent
• Instructional Techniques
• Coaching Beyond Fundamentals
• Preparing Incident Action/Safety Plans
• Creating Lesson Plans
• Managing Difficult Trainees
• Classroom and Range Presentations
• Designing Training for Your Agency
• Running a Safe Range at Night

Logistics:

• Ammunition: 1500 Pistol, 1,000 Rifle, 100 birdshot, (20) 00 buck, (20) slugs.
• Minimum 4 mags for pistols & rifles
• Duty/Tactical Gear
• Body Armor
• Gas Mask with Leg Pouch/Case
• Knee Pads
• Wrap Around Eye & Ear Pro (clear lenses for night)
• Cap with Brim
• Hydration
• All weather Clothing
• Duffle that will allow you to bring all your equipment to the line
• Handheld Light: All participants must have at least one high intensity hand held light.
• Weapon-Mounted Light: Highly recommended but are not a requirement.
• Sling: The operator MUST have a sling that permits a muzzle-down, front body carry

Prerequisites and Physical Requirements for Firearms Training:

• An operator should be able to load, unload, and reload their firearm in a SAFE and CONTROLLED manner. Muzzle discipline and awareness is paramount.
• 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.
• An operator must be able to maintain mental, physical, and emotional self-discipline and not become over-excited or lose control.
• An operator must have a keen awareness and consideration for other operators while handling firearms and conducting drills in close proximity of other operators.
• An operator should be familiar with their weapons and equipment and be able to field strip their firearm for cleaning, maintenance, and problem-solving.
• 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.

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