Firearms and Tactical Rifle Instructor

Description:

This course is designed to train individuals to be firearms instructors with overall program management. The course covers basic firearm knowledge, shotgun, and includes lesson planning, range preparation & safety. Instruction methods including how to define and correct problem shooting techniques will be covered. PSP/CPT credit certification includes Handgun, Shotgun/SBS and Rifle/SBR.

Designed For:

Sworn Law Enforcement Officers

Requirements:

Students must attend a minimum 16-hour Rifle Operator Course, pursuant to California Penal Code section 33220(b) and POST Regulation 1081, prior to attending this course. No pre-course qualification is required; written test at the end of course. All participants must have transportation to off site ranges and the following weapons and equipment: 

  • Service handgun, four magazines, duty belt/holster, 800 rounds of handgun ammunition
  • Off duty firearm and holster with 2 magazines/speed loaders (if revolver) and 50 rounds
  • Shotgun with 200 rounds of .00 and 25 rounds of slugs (The shotgun portion of the class is a POST requirement.  If your agency does not use shotguns, contact us at sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov, and arrangements can be made to borrow one of the Academy’s shotguns, however the Academy cannot provide the ammo required.  If your future Firearms Instructor shows up without the above listed shotgun ammo on the first day, they will not be able to receive POST certification.)
  • Rifle with 1000 rounds ammo and at least 3 magazines
  • NO birdshot – Slugs and .00 buck only
  • A hand held flashlight (even if you have a weapon mounted light)
  • Cleaning equipment and lubricant for all weapons
  • Body armor
  • Wrap around eye protection AND ear protection
  • A brimmed hat

BDU or similar type pants are to be worn for class. No red colored garments are to be worn by students while in class or on the range, no shorts or sandal type shoes.

Optional Equipment

  • hydration system
  • knee/elbow pads
  • rain gear
  • hat
  • sunscreen
  • water

It is required that you have personal transportation for you and your equipment to nearby ranges.

Note: this is not a “shooting” class and many rounds of ammunition brought to the course may not be used.