Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy
Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy operates out of 182 Partnership Way in Columbia, Mississippi. The academy is directed by Clint McMurry, a Master Firearms Instructor with over 31 years of law enforcement experience and an FBI-certified firearms instructor from Camp Smith, New York. The acad...
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Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy operates out of 182 Partnership Way in Columbia, Mississippi. The academy is directed by Clint McMurry, a Master Firearms Instructor with over 31 years of law enforcement experience and an FBI-certified firearms instructor from Camp Smith, New York.
The academy's signature offering is their Enhanced Concealed Carry course. In Mississippi, legal residents who pass a background check can obtain a standard concealed carry permit, but an "enhanced" endorsement allows carry in significantly more locations. The course covers:
- •Threat recognition – Warning signs that may precede dangerous situations
- •Firearm safety – Practical handling and safety protocols
- •Mississippi carry law – Exactly where your enhanced permit allows you to carry
- •Live range time – Shoot your firearm and build real comfort with your weapon
Students bring their own firearm, holster, and one box of ammunition. Ear protection is provided if needed.
| Course | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Academy | Basic LEO certification pathway |
| Enhanced Concealed Carry | Civilian CCW endorsement training |
| Certified LEO Driving Instructor | Tactical vehicle operation instruction |
| Executive and Dignitary Protection | Close protection and security training |
| Courtroom Security | Courthouse and judicial facility protection |
| Basic LEO Sniper Course | Long-range precision rifle training |
| Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts | Hand-to-hand combatives and control techniques |
Clint McMurry (Director) – Master Firearms Instructor, State Certified Master Instructor in defensive measures, tactical driving, physical fitness, firearms, CPR/First Aid, and active shooter response. Former Columbia Police Chief and deputy director of the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute. Also lead firearms instructor for the Federal Air Marshal Service Newark division.
Jason Kessler (Staff Instructor) – 25-year law enforcement veteran with 21 years training experience. Master Firearms Instructor in handgun, shotgun, rifle, and tactical weapons. Former Chief Deputy at Marion County Sheriff's Office where he organized the department's first certified Special Response Team in 2006. Currently Captain with Lamar County Sheriff's Office and Director of Training.
Mike Purvis (Staff Instructor) – 21 years law enforcement experience, 13 years training. Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy graduate (2001). Lieutenant with Lamar County Sheriff's Department. Certified in handgun, shotgun, patrol rifle, Basic and Advanced SWAT, tactical driving, tactical vehicle intervention, spike strips, and active shooter response. Former SRT Master Operator and Entry Commander.
Clayton D. Holmes (Staff Instructor)
John Douglas (Staff Instructor)
Pete Williams (Staff Instructor)
All instructors hold state certification from the Mississippi Minimum Standards and Training board.
Address: 182 Partnership Way, Suite-A, Columbia, MS 39429 Phone: (601) 633-5166 Email: [email protected] Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
For enhanced concealed carry and firearms courses, bring: - Your firearm (cleaned and in working condition) - Your holster - One box of ammunition (minimum) - A sense of humor
Ear protection provided if you don't have your own.