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 rifle instructor. Upon successful completion candidates will be qualified to conduct daytime & nighttime semi-auto rifle training for recruits & sworn officers as well as conduct semi-auto rifle qualifications.

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

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

Topics Covered:

• Review of the firearms safety rules
• Review of classroom & range safety
• Rifle nomenclature, accessories, and maintenance
• Zeroing rifles
• Use of red dot sights (RDS) and variable power optics (VPO)
• Student/instructor ratios
• How to teach critical rifle skills
• Learning coaching and shooter diagnostics
• How to safely run low light drills
• How to run rifle qualifications and avoid controversy
• Teaching vs coaching
• Use of common training aids and range equipment

Required Equipment:

• 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