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


Audience: Patrol, Tactical (SWAT), and Corrections Officers

Synopsis: A rifle in the hands of a trained operator dramatically increases that officer's potential for threat mitigation. This course is "tactical weapons training" in its purest form and provides preparation for a variety of patrol deployments including active shooter engagements.

This program is challenging and participants should be in good physical condition. Days will run longer than 8 hours and the curriculum includes evening events. Participants who complete this course come away with a skill set they absolutely appreciate and are able to apply immediately!

In addition to range drills and exercises, the Tactical Rifle Instructor course includes the following teaching and training (coaching) sessions and instructional support materials on CD for the instructor candidate:

· 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: 500 pistol | 2,500 rifle

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.

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.

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.

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.



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