Shotgun 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 shotgun instructor. Upon successful completion the candidate will be qualified to conduct daytime & nighttime shotgun training for recruits & sworn officers as well as conduct shotgun qualifications.  In addition, candidates will be trained in less-lethal 12 gauge munitions, ballistic breaching munitions, and other specialty munitions utilized in shotguns.  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 quizzes with 80% or better.  These quizzes cover the technical information obtained during the online portion of the course. Failure to pass the quizzes will result in release from the course and a 50% refund.
• Candidates must pass a shooting qualification with a 90% or better on the first morning of the in-person training portion to remain in the course. Two attempts will be allowed. Failure to pass the shooting qualification will result in release from the course and a 50% refund. The qualification course of fire can be viewed / downloaded 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.