Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy

The Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA) is a specialized firearms training facility serving law enforcement professionals across Wyoming. WLEA operates advanced shooting range facilities dedicated to firearms instruction, certification, and professional development for certified peace officers.

WLEA offers comprehensive firearms training including:

• •Firearms Instructor Certification - Advanced instructor development courses emphasizing range management, course of fire development, and policy creation
• •Basic Firearms Courses - Foundational pistol and rifle proficiency training
• •Advanced Training - Specialized courses for certified officers
• •General Instructor Development - Required in conjunction with firearms instructor certification

The Firearms Instructor Course requires students to achieve minimum 90% performance standards on both pistol and rifle proficiency assessments, pass a written examination (80% minimum), and deliver a 20-minute instructor presentation. Prerequisites include completion of the Advanced Firearms course.

WLEA courses are offered free of charge to officers certified in Wyoming through O.E.T. scholarship programs. Out-of-state participants and vendors may register with applicable fees. Courses require business casual or agency uniform for classroom instruction and appropriate range clothing for shooting activities.

The academy maintains professional-grade shooting ranges equipped for handgun, rifle, and shotgun training. Students must bring duty firearms and ammunition meeting specific requirements, including lead-free frangible ammunition for range safety. On-site resources include classroom facilities and published training materials through the Academy Repository.