FBI Firearms Instructor School
October 24 – 28 & October 31 – November 4, 2016
Baldwin Co. Sheriff’s Office Range
Stapleton, Alabama
The Mobile Office of the FBI and the APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy – Baldwin County are conducting an 80-hour FBI Firearms Instructor Course. This two-week course will be held October 24 – 28 & October 31 – November 4, 2016. Class will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Training Center & Range (15950 Mosley Road, Stapleton, AL 36578).
The tuition for this class is $100.00 which includes class supplies, instructor CD, golf shirt, refreshments, bottled water, etc.
Upon completion of this course each student will be recognized by APOSTC as a qualified firearms instructor. Upon completion of this course, instructors will be able to conduct all of their department’s firearm qualifications including night/low light training, combat training, and shotgun training courses.
Requirements for passing this course include:
· A score of 90% or better on the firing range
· 85% or better on written exams
· Acceptable rating on student presentations
Students must possess above average shooting skills. This course is NOT designed to teach students to shoot. It is designed to teach them how to teach others to shoot.
Pre-Qualification: Pre-Qualification will be conducted on Thursday September 15, 2016 @ 8:00AM at the Baldwin Co. S.O. Range. All officers wishing to attend the 2-week instructor course MUST attend the Firearms Instructor Pre-Qualification where they will be required to qualify with a score of 90% or better on three different courses with a semi-automatic handgun. Qualifying shooters will be ranked for consideration using their prequalification scores. Officers need to contact the Academy to register for this pre-qualification date. Upon registration, officers will be sent copies of the courses to be fired during qualification so the officers may practice the courses prior to their attempt to qualify.
Each student must have a minimum of 150 rounds of semi-automatic ammunition for prequalification. It is highly recommended that students bring more ammunition to prequalification in case the student must re-shoot a course.
Equipment needed:
· SERVICE WEAPONS ONLY!!
· Semi-automatic pistol, 9mm or larger, with holster and 1500 rounds of ammunition
· Department rifle or subgun (if available) with 500 rounds of ammunition
· Department shotgun (if available)
· 25 rounds of 12 gauge rifled slugs, and 25 rounds of 00 buckshot
· Eye and Ear protection (complete ear coverage preferred)
· Soft body armor
· Appropriate range wear including ball cap with bill and wet weather gear
· Flashlight for night firing
To reserve a position for the Pre-Qualification, please contact the APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy – Baldwin County at (251)937-1840 or register at www.swapa.us. This two-week course is limited to 20 officers after the pre-qualification.
Lodging and Other Information: If any student should need lodging, directions to the range or other information concerning this course, please contact the Academy (251)937-1840.