Course Details

Firearms Instructor

Course Hours: 40.0 Hours

Course Description

This course is designed to develop qualified firearms instructors who can manage and conduct firearms training programs for semi-automatic pistols. Officers will be trained in contemporary firearms techniques, equipment, and accessories and will participate in a variety of combat shooting drills including drawing techniques, safe loading and unloading procedures, proper use of cover, immediate actions, engagement of multiple targets, and a variety of other shooting problems. The subject matter will include: safety, range operation, ballistics, instructor liability, low light firing, range organization, and marksmanship fundamentals of semi-automatic pistols.

Prerequisites

Students must be certified and sworn law enforcement officers, and possess a POST General, or Level 2, Instructor Certification. Please Note: Additional application processes will be required to obtain Instructor Certification status with POST. Additionally, on the first day of class, officers will be required to score 90% or higher on the Georgia Semi-Automatic Pistol Course in order to remain in the course.  OFFICERS WILL ONLY HAVE (1) ONE ATTEMPT TO SCORE A 90% ON THE GSAC COURSE.  Ammo for the GSAC test on day one will not be provided by GPSTC.  Officers must bring a minimum of 30 rounds for their attempt.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for law enforcement officers that possess a POST General Instructor, or Level 2, Certification, and are desiring to become firearms instructors.

Special Notes

Officers are required to bring a semi-auto pistol, agency issued duty belt and holster (holster must have retention), magazine pouch, three magazines, hand-held light, ear protection, eye protection, and a hat with a brim.