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.
Training Outcomes
Firearms instructors who can manage and conduct firearms training programs.
Prerequisites
Students must be certified and sworn law enforcement officers, and possess a POST General, or Level 2, Instructor Certification.
On the morning of the first day of class, officers will have one (1) attempt to pass, with a score of 90% or better, the Georgia Semi-Automatic Pistol Course Qualification.
Officers are required to bring ammunition for the Prerequisite Exam.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for law enforcement officers that possess a POST General, or Level 2, Instructor Certification, and are desiring to become firearms instructors.
Special Notes
Agencies sending officers that cannot consistently score 90% or higher on the Georgia Semi-Automatic Pistol Course will assume the risk of the officer not being able to complete the Prerequisite Exam.
On the morning of the first day of class, officers will have one (1) attempt to pass, with a score of 90% or better, the Georgia Semi-Automatic Pistol Course Qualification. Officers are required to bring ammunition for the Prerequisite Exam.
Officers are also required to bring a semi-auto pistol, an 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.
After the prerequisite exam, ammunition will be provided in calibers: 9mm, 40 SW, 45 ACP and 10 mm.
Please Note: Additional application processes will be required to obtain Firearms Instructor Certification status with POST.
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Location | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms Instructor | 11/03/2025 | 11/07/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LCRS25061 | Register |