New York City Police Department | Evaluated Learning Experience
Firearms Instructor School
97 hours.
June 2013 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the duties of a firearms instructor, shooting fundamentals, instructional techniques, firearms nomenclature, New York State requirements and legal issues and demonstrate pistol proficiency.
Major topics taught in this course include: theory, guidelines, and practical use of pistols, O.C. spray and conducted electrical weapons, the use of force and legal issues, firearms instructor duties and responsibilities, instructional techniques; including tower and line instructors, firearms nomenclature, range safety, gun cleaning, ammunition defects, health and safety concerns; including lead safety, personal protective equipment, and post trauma treatment. Prerequisite: Methods of Instruction.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice (6/18).