Est. 1984
Firearms Instructor Course (50-Hour / 5-Day Course)
Responsibly training law enforcement officers in the use of firearms requires more than
shooting proficiency it requires the ability to develop shooters, diagnose performance
issues, manage liability, and deliver effective training that prepares officers for real-world
encounters. This comprehensive Firearms Instructor Course is designed to develop
firearms instructors who can not only improve their own performance but effectively train
and mentor future students.
This course emphasizes modern practical shooting concepts and instructor
development, focusing on how officers actually perform under stress during officer-
involved shootings (OISs) rather than simply preparing students to pass a qualification
course. Students will learn how to identify and correct shooter deficiencies through
objective diagnostics, utilize dry-fire training to accelerate skill development, build
effective training programs and courses of fire, and manage instructor teams during
firearms training events.
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of performance-based instruction,
target analysis, shooter diagnostics, recoil management, visual processing, weapon
manipulation, and the application of practical shooting principles. The course also
examines liability concerns, training documentation, policy considerations, and the
lessons learned from analyzing real-world OIS incidents to improve training outcomes.
Throughout the course, students will design and teach drills and exercises, conduct
student evaluations, and develop the skills necessary to build safe, defensible, and
effective firearms training programs within their agencies. Upon completion, graduates
will leave with improved shooting performance, enhanced instructional abilities, and a
greater understanding of how to develop competent, accountable armed professionals.
This course exceeds the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
requirements for Firearms Instructor Course #2222.
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the TCOLE basic instructor course #1014 prior to
attendance of this course.
Course completion
Students will be required to shoot and pass the TCOLE firearms instructor qualification
on the morning of the first day with a min of 90% (2 attempts)
Graded written exam.
Graded teach back modules and live fire course creation.
Required equipment
Duty/range belt
Semi auto handgun with 3 mags (red dot preferred) irons acceptable
Duty shotgun
Eye/ear protection
Note taking material.
Black/red marker
Recommended equipment
Duty AR-15 style rifle.
Laptop
Handheld flashlight
Weapons maintenance equipment
Minimum Ammo requirements
1500 rounds for pistol
5 shotgun slugs
5 shotgun 9 pellet 00 buckshot
Additional ammo recommended.
25 rounds shotgun slug or buck
200 rounds 223/556
If you need any assistance in procuring ammunition or loaner shotgun/rifle please
contact instructor at [email protected]
Credit card payment is strongly recommended. Inquiries regarding the course, payment, or other questions can be directed to [email protected] The last day to cancel and get your money back will be 1-1-27. If paying by check, make checks payable to: TTPOA and send them to PO Box 304, Burnet, Texas 78611