FBI Firearms Instructor Course
Mobile Metro Range
September 20 – October 1, 2010
The Mobile Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Southwest Alabama Police Academy, is conducting an 80-hour FBI Firearms Instructor Course. This course will be held September 20 – 24 & September 27 – October 1, 2010 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Mobile Metro Range. The tuition for this class is $100.00 which includes classroom supplies, handouts, refreshments, golf shirt, 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. Upon successful completion of this course the student instructor will receive certification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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 Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 0900 at Mobile Metro 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. There will be no qualification requirements with the revolver; familiarization only Officers need to contact SWAPA (251-937-1840) as soon as possible 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. FBI will also conduct a ‘Marksmanship Clinic’ beginning at 8:00 a.m. on September 14 – 15, 2010 for officers needing additional practice for pre-qualification or practice prior to the two-week course.
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:
· .38 or .357 caliber revolver, holster and 200 rounds of ammunition
· 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 this class please contact SWAPA at 251-937-1840 or register at www.swapa.us. This course is limited to 24 officers. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.
Lodging and Other Information: If any student should need lodging, directions to the range or other information concerning this course, please contact SWAPA @ 251-937-1840 or Debbie @ or Mike Miyaji @ .
If you would like to have the Ballistic Research Data (Ballistics Data for every bullet that the FBI has tested) from the FBI please submit a letter using the attached template on your Department Letterhead, signed by a Sergeant or above, and mail it directly to the address listed on the sample letter. If there are any questions please contact Deputy Miyaji or SA George Glaser.
Department Letterhead
Date
Linda Allison
Ballistic Research Facility
FBI Academy
Quantico, VA 22134-5000
Dear Ms. Allison,
This letter is to request a copy of the FBI’s ballistic data disk. The data will be used exclusively for the official use of the [insert department name here] and will not be distributed outside the department.
Sincerely,
Sergeant or above