Basic Firearms Instructor Course, Jefferson City
The Missouri Sheriffs' Association offers a Basic Firearms Instructor Course designed exclusively for law enforcement professionals. This isn't a shooting class—it's a course that teaches you how to instruct others. August 21–25, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with evening range sessions Cost: $325–...
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The Missouri Sheriffs' Association offers a Basic Firearms Instructor Course designed exclusively for law enforcement professionals. This isn't a shooting class—it's a course that teaches you how to instruct others.
August 21–25, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with evening range sessions Cost: $325–$600 Location: Jefferson City, MO POST# 10532 (approved for POST firearms specialist licensing)
Class size is limited to 20 students due to the hands-on, interactive nature of the training.
The course covers pistol and shotgun training with emphasis on the instructor's role, not the shooter's fundamentals. Topics include:
- •Range management and operations
- •Lead and hearing safety protocols
- •Range safety procedures
- •Analysis and correction of shooter problems
- •How to teach others proper technique as a law enforcement professional
You must already have the skills before you arrive:
- •Licensed Peace Officer or law enforcement employee (pre-approval required)
- •Advanced working knowledge of pistol and shotgun
- •Already trained and qualified in both weapons
- •Excellent mastery of safe weapons handling
- •Physically capable of performing police combat shooting courses
"This is a fast-paced course that will require study and preparation outside the classroom."
| Weapon | Quantity | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pistol | 1,000 | Target rounds for your weapon |
| Pistol | 100 | .38 Special |
| Shotgun 12 Ga. | 100 | Birdshot |
| Shotgun 12 Ga. | 50 | Slugs (Flight Asst LE recommended) |
| Shotgun 12 Ga. | 50 | Buckshot (LE recommended) |
- •Day 1: Must score at least 80% on initial qualification to continue the course
- •Final: Must pass written examination and shoot 90% qualification score to complete
Sheriff Chris Heitman
Program Information: 573-422-3381 Email: [email protected]
Missouri Sheriffs' Association
6605 Business 50 West Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: 573-635-5925 Email: [email protected]