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Semi-Auto Rifle Instructor Certification

$600

This hybrid 40-hour instructor certification course...12 hours online & 28 hours (3 days) in-person...is designed to certify the candidate as a law enforcement semi-auto rifle instructor. Upon successful completion the candidate will be qualified to conduct daytime & nighttime semi-auto rifle training for recruits & sworn officers as well as conduct semi-auto rifle qualifications.  Candidates must have a 40-hour L.E. Pistol Instructor certification from a reputable organization to attend this course.

Two weeks before the course date the candidate will be required to attend a 12-hour online course where they will obtain all of the technical knowledge provide in the course. The candidate must successfully complete the online training prior to showing up for the in-person portion of the course (28 hours) which is where they will participate in the practical instructor development portion of the course.

Pre-requisite: A 40-hour law enforcement pistol/handgun instructor certification from a reputable organization.

Task Requirements:

  • Candidates must pass the online test with 80% or better.  The test covers the technical information obtained during the online portion of the course. Failure to pass the test will result in release from the course and a 50% refund.
  • Candidates must pass a shooting qualification with a 90% or better. The first attempt will be on Day 1.  If needed a second attempt will be on Day 3. Only two attempts will be allowed. Failure to pass the shooting qualification will result in no certification and no refund. To viewed / download the rifle qualification course of fire, CLICK HERE.
  • Candidates must pass a written test with 80% or better at the end of the in-person training. This written test covers the instructor development information obtained during the in-person portion of the course. Failure to pass the written test will result in release from the course with no refund.
  • Candidate must exercise safe weapon handling during the entire in-person training portion of the course. Excessive violations (3) will result in release from the course with no refund.

Course Topics: 

    • Roles and responsibilities of firearms instructors
    • Review of the firearms safety rules
    • Review of classroom & range safety
    • Legal & liability topics
    • Rifle nomenclature, operation, and maintenance
    • DI vs Gas Piston rifles
    • Teaching ballistics and MOA
    • Zeroing rifles
    • Use of red dot sights (RDS) and variable power optics (VPO)
    • Student/instructor ratios
    • How to teach common and critical rifle skills
    • Learning coaching and shooter diagnostics
    • How to safely run low light drills
    • How to run rifle qualifications and avoid controversy
    • Designing and running drills
    • Use of common training aids and range equipment

    Required Equipment: 

    • Semi-auto rifle with sling and three magazines. Weapon mounted light optional, but preferred
    • Tools to adjust sights
    • Rifle magazine pouch(s) for two magazines
    • Duty pistol and three magazines
    • Holster & magazine pouch(s) for two magazines
    • 600 rounds of rifle ammo
    • 50 rounds of pistol ammo
    • Eye & ear protection (clear eye pro for night shoot)
    • Hat with a brim
    • Hand-held flashlight
    • Knee and elbow pads or shooting mat
    • Binos or spotting scope
    • Black marker
    • Weather-related gear
    • Hydration fluids & snacks
    • Semi-auto rifle with sling and three magazines. Weapon mounted light optional, but preferred
    • Rifle magazine pouch(s) for two magazines
    • Duty pistol and three magazines
    • Holster & magazine pouch(s) for two magazines
    • 600 rounds of rifle ammo
    • 50 rounds of pistol ammo
    • Eye & ear protection (clear eye pro for night shoot)
    • Hat with a brim
    • Hand-held flashlight
    • Knee and elbow pads or shooting mat
    • Black marker
    • Weather-related gear
    • Hydration fluids & snacks

    Hosting Requirements: 

    • Classroom with computer and large wall-mounted monitor or projector and white screen
    • A 50-200 yard range with twelve (12) shooting lanes minimum
    • Night shoot required on the second range day (4 hours of darkness)
    • At least four (4) portable cover stands stable enough to shoot braced. VTAC style barricades work best.
    • 10-15 traffic / sport cones cones
    Organizations interested in hosting a course should contact us at training@nlefia.org .

    Phone: 800-930-2953

    Email: office@nlefia.org

    NLEFIA

    6635 W. Happy Valley Road

    Suite A104-108

    Glendale, AZ 85310

    Hours of Operation: (AZ time)

    Monday - Friday | 9am - 3pm

    Closed: Weekends & Holidays


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