This hybrid 40-hour (12 hours online / 28 hours in-person) instructor certification course is designed to certify candidates as a law enforcement semi-auto pistol instructor. Upon successful completion candidates will be qualified to conduct daytime & nighttime semi-auto pistol training for recruits & sworn officers as well as conduct semi-auto pistol qualifications.

For more information about the course, go to our website at nlefia.org.

Topics Covered:

• Roles & responsibilities of firearms instructors
• Understanding the importance of the

firearms safety rules

• Classroom & range safety
• Teaching firearms safety
• Legal & liability topics
• Student/instructor ratios
• How to teach critical handgun skills
• How to safely run line drills
• Learning coaching and shooter diagnostics
• How to safely run low light drills
• How to run pistol qualifications and avoid controversy
• Teaching vs coaching
• Use of common training aids and range equipment

Required Equipment:

• Duty pistol and three magazines. Weapon mounted light optional, but preferred
• Duty holster and magazine pouch(s) for

two magazines

• 600 rounds of pistol ammo
• Eye & ear protection (clear eye pro for night shoot)
• Hat with a brim
• Hand-held flashlight
• Knee and elbow pads
• Black marker
• Weather-related gear
• Hydration fluids & snacks