This unique program provides today’s Police Firearms Instructor the necessary knowledge and skill to develop and deliver an effective in-service training program that can limit exposure to liability. Each required course presents new knowledge and skills and reinforces important information previously delivered in other required courses. Over 300 Police Training Institute Master Firearms Instructors have been certified and are currently serving their agencies across the nation and around the world. Apprenticeships can be served on any of the dates listed on the left.

Certification requirements for the Police Training Institute Master Firearms Instructor rating are successful completion of:

There is no time limit for the completion of the requirements. The Apprentice Program must follow successful completion of the other three courses. It is highly recommended that both the Strategy and Tactics course and the Tactical Firearms course be taken prior to the Instructor course. This enables students in the Instructor course to concentrate on teaching methods rather than trying to develop new knowledge and skills as they learn to teach them.

RECERTIFICATION

Master Firearms Instructors must attend a recertification workshop every three years. The workshop focuses on changes in doctrine and teaching methodology, and requalification is required to maintain the knowledge and skills required for certification. Notification will be made when recertification is required.

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Course Dates:
4/28/08 - 5/2/08
6/9/08 - 6/13/08
6/9/08 -6/13/08
8/18/08 - 8/22/08*
9/29/08 - 10/3/08*
11/10/08 - 11/14/08*

Recertification Dates:
4/25/08
6/6/08
7/18/08*
8/29/08*
10/10/08*
11/21/08*

Length of Apprenticeship:
16 hours

Training Charges:
Certification - NC
Recertification $80

Phone: (217)333-2337
Fax: (217)333-7800
E-Mail: pti@uiuc.edu