FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT Date: June 6 17, 2016 – Location: MCJA Time: 8:00 - 5:00 Tuition Only: $250.00 Day Student Cost: $330.00 Residential Student Cost: $578.00 Contact: James Birt 877-8020 Program Description: This course is designed for the officer, who has demonstrated proficiency with firearms, completed Methods of Instruction and has been tasked with obtaining MCJA Certified Firearms Instructor status to assist in improving the shooting skills of others. The class concentrates on firearms program management. This is a two-week program to fulfill the mandatory requirements in becoming an MCJA Firearms Instructor. Week one concentrates on program management, liability, range development and coaching and evaluation of students. The fifth day of this class will be practical application of live fire, range exercises to evaluate shooters and provide constructive feedback to improve their overall firearms proficiency under the guidance of MCJA Firearms Trainers. Week two takes the instructor candidate through the process of planning, developing and implementing law enforcement firearms training in a practical setting. The student will learn highly advanced, yet simple instructional techniques that will enhance their ability at developing high level combat shooting and survival skills in students. The first day of this week will be devoted to firearms lesson plan development and individual presentations on selected firearms topics. MCJA staff, as a necessary part of course completion, will monitor presentations. Courses of fire, developed by the student through the class, will be utilized and evaluated by Trainers. This course goes beyond providing an understanding of firearms training and instructional techniques. It provides the exercise and practice needed to develop highly honed skills that can be applied upon completion of the course. This course is intensive study with outside assignments and possible evening sessions. This is necessary to satisfy core requirements for course completion. Due to the practical nature of this course, it is physically taxing and should be considered when selecting candidates. Personnel who may attend: All full-time law enforcement and Corrections Officers with 3 years post Academy experience or prior MCJA approval. Prerequisites: Methods of Instruction, and appointment letter from organizational head designating student as a Firearms Instructor. Special Requirements: Students will be provided with a list of necessary ammunition and other required gear upon acceptance to class. A laptop computer is required. Required Personal Protection Equipment: Ear and Eye protection. A Bulletproof Vest is also required. Class Limit: 20 Students
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT Date: June 6 – 17, 2016 Location: MCJA Time: 8:00 - 5:00 Tuition Only: $250.00 Day Student Cost: $330.00 Residential Student Cost: $578.00 Contact: James Birt 877-8020 Program Description: This course is designed for the officer, who has demonstrated proficiency with firearms, completed Methods of Instruction and has been tasked with obtaining MCJA Certified Firearms Instructor status to assist in improving the shooting skills of others. The class concentrates on firearms program management. This is a two-week program to fulfill the mandatory requirements in becoming an MCJA Firearms Instructor. Week one concentrates on program management, liability, range development and coaching and evaluation of students. The fifth day of this class will be practical application of live fire, range exercises to evaluate shooters and provide constructive feedback to improve their overall firearms proficiency under the guidance of MCJA Firearms Trainers. Week two takes the instructor candidate through the process of planning, developing and implementing law enforcement firearms training in a practical setting. The student will learn highly advanced, yet simple instructional techniques that will enhance their ability at developing high level combat shooting and survival skills in students. The first day of this week will be devoted to firearms lesson plan development and individual presentations on selected firearms topics. MCJA staff, as a necessary part of course completion, will monitor presentations. Courses of fire, developed by the student through the class, will be utilized and evaluated by Trainers. This course goes beyond providing an understanding of firearms training and instructional techniques. It provides the exercise and practice needed to develop highly honed skills that can be applied upon completion of the course. This course is intensive study with outside assignments and possible evening sessions. This is necessary to satisfy core requirements for course completion. Due to the practical nature of this course, it is physically taxing and should be considered when selecting candidates. Personnel who may attend: All full-time law enforcement and Corrections Officers with 3 years post Academy experience or prior MCJA approval. Prerequisites: Methods of Instruction, and appointment letter from organizational head designating student as a Firearms Instructor. Special Requirements: Students will be provided with a list of necessary ammunition and other required gear upon acceptance to class. A laptop computer is required. Required Personal Protection Equipment: Ear and Eye protection. A Bulletproof Vest is also required. Class Limit: 20 Students
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