Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor
Duration: 5 days / 40 hours
Overview- Development of a Use-of-Force Training Program
- Survival Learning Theory
- Principles of Adult Learning
- Equipment Analysis and Selection
- Pistol Handling and Safety
- Pistol Operational Skills
- Low Light Shooting Techniques
- Development of Simulation Based Training
- Coaching Skill Development
- Team Teaching Concepts
- Course Design and Structure
- Lesson Plan Development
- Administrative Requirements of the Firearms Program
- Developing Agency Maintenance Standards
- Point Shooting Techniques
- Precision Shooting Techniques
- Transition Guidelines from Point and Precision Shooting
- Target Engagement from Alternative Positions
- Range Operations
- Retraining the Marginal Shooter
- Alternative Methods of Firearms Training
- Concealed Carry Techniques
NotesSuccessful course credit requires a passing score on a shooting qualification test to be administered by the instructor before course conclusion. This shooting qualification is specifically developed to test the skills, safety, and techniques taught in this course. The qualification and standard will not be posted or made available. Students who do not pass this qualification will receive a certificate of attendance for the course.
We hold our instructors to the absolute highest standard and we teach to the absolute highest standard. The Sig Sauer Academy wants to ensure all attendees have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet course standards. However, we understand each shooter is different and each shooter learns at a different level. Therefore, qualification standards allow students to quickly assess their abilities in a controlled environment in order to prepare them for the next level of training. We talk the talk and walk the walk. All Sig Sauer Academy instructors are required to pass a semiannual master level qualification course in order to maintain instructor status.
Estimated round count: 1,000 rounds.
For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition is required. Ammunition is available for purchase at the Epping facility.
Tuition includes the following:
- Course manual
- All marking cartridge ammunition
- Free loan of any needed equipment (SIG SAUER pistols, rifles*, holsters, safety equipment, etc.)[*Epping only]
- 20% discount on SIG SAUER firearms purchased during the course from the Academy Pro Shop.
- 20% discount on genuine SIG SAUER parts and accessories from the Academy Pro Shop purchased during the course.
- 20% discount on future course tuition if you register during the course (Guest Instructor courses excluded)
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In this course, student instructors learn effective teaching methods in the practical application and use of pistols in a law enforcement environment. Specific subjects covered include teaching marksmanship fundamentals, correcting the problem shooter, coaching and techniques, practical application drills and developing courses of fire. Practical exercises are combined with survival learning theory and stimulus/response training principles. This training foundation will allow further development of an in-service, job-specific agency curriculum.
This course is designed for the current or prospective agency firearms instructor. You must have documentation of successful completion of an entry level pistol skills program from a law enforcement agency or training facility.
*Note: Some classes are restricted to Armed Professionals only. Please see the schedule for details.