Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor

Description

This is a 40 hour, PA MPOETC approved Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor course restricted to law enforcement and military personnel aspiring to become certified law enforcement firearms instructors.

Documentation Requirements

Military or Law Enforcement ID
Letter of recommendation from Chief LEO or Senior NCO or Commander

Requirements

Required Equipment

• Semi-Automatic Pistol (9mm minimum)

• 3 magazines (Minimum)

• 1,300 rounds of ammunition

• Hip-worn Holster (Strong side)

• Holsters that require the use of the trigger finger to release weapon will not be permitted

• Sturdy Belt w/Magazine pouch

• Range and Weather-Appropriate Footwear and Clothing

• Hat/Cap

• Hearing Protection

• Eye Protection

• Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Highlighter

   

  Pre-requisites

  Restricted to:

  - Current Law Enforcement with 3 years of active service

  - Current, honorably discharged, or retired Military Personnel with 3 years of service

  Letter of recommendation from a chief law enforcement officer or Senior NCO (for military)

  Pre-Course Assignment

  - Read “Instructor Development Pre-Reading Assignment
  
  **Students are required to attend 100% of training and pass a strict qualification course of fire to graduate.
  

   ** We reserve the right to dismiss a student at any time during the course for failure to achieve course standards, safety violations, etc, without refund.

Topics Covered

• Firearms Training Principles

• Methods and Principles of Adult Education

• Pistol Fundamentals

• Advanced Pistol Operations
• Firearms Cleaning/Maintenance 

• Developing and presenting a Safety Brief

• Student Teaching Presentations

• Legal Aspects and Case Law

• Methods of remedial training

• Student-Led Course of Fire Assignments

• Final Qualification Course of Fire 

• Daily Critiques

• Student-Led Basic Pistol Class

Expectations and Outcomes

Instructor candidates will graduate as confident entry-level pistol instructors. This course has been approved by MPOETC for a Certified LE Firearms Instructor Course. Students apply to MPOETC following successful graduation to become Pennsylvania Certified LE Firearms Instructors.

Certification is valid for 3 years from date of successful completion