Firearms Courses

• Basic Precision Rifle Skills
• Colt AR15/M16/M4 Armorer's School
• Colt Model 1911 Pistol Armorer's School
• Combat Marksmanship Skills
• Development Marksmanship for the Female Shooter
• Downed Officer/Civilian Rescue
• Firearms Instructor
• Firearms Skills Workshop: Task/Focus Drill Marksmanship Development
• Firearms: Weapon Training and Requalification Instructor
• Handgun Retention Instructor
• International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors: Master Instructor Development
• Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed
• Ned Christiansen AR15/M16 Armorer
• OPOTC New Pistol Qualification Scoring Seminar
• Pat McNamara Pistol and Carbine Course
• Police Carbine Operator
• Police Rifle Carbine Instructor
• Precision Rifle Instructor
• Precision Rifle Operator
• Reduced Light Combative Pistol
• Remington Model 1187 Series Shotgun Armorer
• Remington Model 700 Rifle Armorer
• Remington Model 870 Shotgun Armorer
• Revolver Instructor
• Semi-Auto Pistol Operator
• Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor
• Shotgun Instructor
• Sigarms Academy Armorer's
• Singleton International: MP5/UMP - Colt SMG -M4/M16 Instructor
• Smith and Wesson M & P 15 Rifle Armorer
• Smith and Wesson M & P Series Pistol Armorer
• Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor
• Survival Pistol for the Female Officer
• Tactical Chemical Munitions Instructor
• Tactical Firearms Handling
• Tactical Submachine Gun Instructor
• Undercover Concealed Carry Tactics
• Understanding and Training the Female Shooter
• Working With and From Vehicles

Basic Precision Rifle Skills

London instructor(s): John Foy
Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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Colt AR15/M16/M4 Armorer's School

This course is instructed by Colt Armorers and covers maintenance, malfunction diagnosis, and repair of Colt AR15/M16 weapon family and variants.
 
Special Concerns: Colt provides all tools and firearms for training. Students must provide industrial grade wrap around protective eye glasses and a small magnifying glass or lens (for proof mark and serial number identification).

Featured Instructors: Colt Law Enforcement Training Division

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Colt Model 1911 Pistol Armorer's School

This course is instructed by Colt Law Enforcement Training Division Armorers and covers maintenance, malfunction diagnosis and repair of Colt 1911 Pistols.

Special concerns: Colt provides all tools and firearms for training. Students must provide industrial grade wrap around protective eye glasses.

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Combat Marksmanship Skills

This course addresses the development of shooter accuracy and target engagement speed from both static and dynamic situations. Participants will be exposed to marksmanship skill development drills, movement drills, positions of disadvantage drills, and speed development drills. The training will force students to "push the envelope" of their shooting skills. The training will be physical.

Equipment Required: Sidearm and magazines, belt and holster, wrap around eye protection, head cover (ball cap), hearing protection and knee pads.

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Development Marksmanship for the Female Shooter

The purpose of this two-day course is to improve the female officer shooting performance through classroom exercises and partner skill-building drills in addiction to intensive range work. At the end of this class, the female pistol operator will have a much higher level of understanding of the weapon system and an increased ability to deliver it efficiently and effectively, shooting specific-strength exercises, equipment review and available ergonomic aides trigger management focus session, individual shooting assessments, performance tracking and self diagnostic tools.

Equipment Required: A list of requried equipment will be provided upon registration.

Featured Instructors: Lou Ann Hamblin, LouKa Tactical Training LLC

London instructor(s): Doug Daniels

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Downed Officer/Civilian Rescue

This one-day course is not designed for SWAT or SRT; it is designed for the patrol officer who is the first responding officer to a crisis.  Topics include:  conduct of a rescue operation, basic responding officer formations, shield and no shield rescues, carrying methods, and tactics for rescue.

Equipment Required:  Patrol rifle (if available), duty rig and firearm, ball cap, eye protection, hearing protection, ballistic vest (if available), NO SHOTGUNS ARE PERMITTED IN THIS COURSE.  Ammunition will be provided.  A list of equipment will be provided upon registration.  

London instructor(s): Doug Daniels

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Firearms Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Firearms Skills Workshop: Task/Focus Drill Marksmanship Development

This course is directed to officers and firearms instructors who wish to improve sidearms skills: analyzing and correcting shooting difficulty and improve personal accuracy and speed.  The course introduces "task focus" shooting exercises which help to isolate, identify, and diagnose shooting errors and improve individual performance.

Equipment Required:  Students must provide the following personal protective equipment:  wrap around eye protection, hearing protection and ball cap.  Students should also bring a sidearm, belt, holster, and magazines (at least three recommended). Knee and elbow pads are strongly recommended.

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Firearms: Weapon Training and Requalification Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Handgun Retention Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors: Master Instructor Development

For 30 years, IALEFI has been the driving force in the advancement of technologies and techniques for training law enforcement officers in the use of firearms. As part of its continuing, long term commitment to instructor development, IALEFI will offer a series of Master Instructor classes beginning in early 2011. This training will afford individuals already certified as instructors, the opportunity to enhance and update their teaching skills in the basic law enforcement weapon systems -- handgun, rifle and shotgun. Additional instruction will also be offered in low light threat management. One day of instruction will be offered in each of the respective disciplines plus a full evening of low light training. In the Master Instructor Program, IALEFI's goal is to offer an intense, quality training experience at a very competitive price.

Course cost:
$295 for IALEFI members
$350 for non-IALEFI members

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed

This three-hour course meets the requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for officers who are required to fly armed and are providing protective escort, hazardous surveillance operations, prisoner escort (all segments of round trip to pickup and/or deliver a prisoner) or for a law enforcement officer on official travel required to report to another location armed and prepared for duty.

Note: The course will begin at 9:30 AM

London instructor(s): Doug Daniels

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Ned Christiansen AR15/M16 Armorer

This course is for the operator that wants to thoroughly understand the operation of the AR15/M16.  Maintenance, disassembly, reassembly, common malfunctions, and the weapon's strengths and weaknesses will be discussed.  Manufacturing shortcuts, identification and the corresponding corrective action will be covered.

Equipment Required:  Students are required to bring an AR15/M16, eye protection, and basic cleaning kit. 

Note: This course has been updated with a detailed Power Point that covers the disassembly and reassembly of the weapon.

Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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OPOTC New Pistol Qualification Scoring Seminar

London instructor(s): James Daniels
Richfield instructor(s): James Daniels

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Pat McNamara Pistol and Carbine Course

The T.A.P.S. (Tactical Approach to Practical Shooting)approach to instruction is through coaching and mentorship and both demonstrates and transfers a training method that is safe, effective, and combat relevant.  Training focuses on advanced refinement of the basic fundamentals of marksmanship as applied to the primary and secondary weapons systems.  Utilizing a building block learning model, TAPS combines the pressures and dynamics of competitive shooting and tactical application.

*Course #54-499-12-01 will be held at the Portage County Sheriff's Office Range

Featured Instructor: Pat McNamara

Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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Police Carbine Operator

This three-day course is designed to develop basics of patrol carbine. Students will gain a base level understanding combined and skill proficiency. Students will progress from cleaning, care and maintenance to deployment, basic handling and marksmanship skills and on to advanced shooting drills. This course will cover techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. Training is based on fundamental principles that will increase speed, accuracy and confidence with the carbine.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: AR15 or M16 variant rifle with three magazines, sling, pistol, holster, belt, three pistol magazines, pistol magazine holders, eye and ear protection, weapons cleaning kit, water bottle and foul weather gear, 1000 rounds rifle ammunition, and 250 rounds pistol ammunition. This is a physically demanding course. Officer's should plan for long days on the range.

NOTE: These courses are being held at the Portage County Sheriff's Range.

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Police Rifle Carbine Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Precision Rifle Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Precision Rifle Operator

This five-day course is for those officers who are assigned to a tactical unit as a precision marksman. Topics include and are not limited to: Fundamentals of marksmanship; equipment selection; precision rifle weapons system maintenance; operation; ballistics; telescope sight calibration; camouflage and hide construction. Students will shoot from conventional and unconventional shooting positions. 

Prerequisite: This is not an entry level course. Students should have at least completed the OPOTA Basic Precision Rifle Skills course or have a solid working knowledge of their rifle system.

Comments: To attend the course, students must have a rifle with an appropriate scope, rings, mount and 300 rounds of MATCH GRADE ammunition. Semi-automatic rifles need prior approval.

Featured London instructor: David Nirode

*July 23-27, 2012 @ Portage County Sheriff's Office Range.

London instructor(s): John Foy
Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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Reduced Light Combative Pistol

In the law enforcement arena, the vast majority of armed confrontations occur in periods of reduced or inconsistent light. This course is taught in a reduced, inconsistent light environment to help the student prepare for dealing with armed assailants when their vision is inhibited. The course will include how the eyes work in low light, proper reduced light equipment selection, its use and how to use the combative handgun when the environment is less than optimal.

Prerequisite: Solid working knowledge of the semiautomatic pistol.

Equipment Required: Pistol, 3 magazines, flashlight, Duty or Off Duty belt / holster, and 500 rounds of ammunition.

Featured instructor: Dave Spaulding, Handgun Combatives

*This course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff's Office Indoor Firing Range

Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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Remington Model 1187 Series Shotgun Armorer

The Remington Law Enforcement Training Division presents this course.  Remington instructors provide training for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Remington 1187 series shotguns.  Remington provides all tools and equipment for this course.

Special concerns:  Each student must provide wrap around eye protection and a Remington 1187 series shotgun.

Featured Instructor: Remington Law Enforcement Training Division

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Remington Model 700 Rifle Armorer

Remington Law Enforcement Training Division instructors provide training in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Remington 700 Rifles. Remington provides armorer tools for this course. 

Special concerns: Each student must provide wrap around industrial grade eye protection and a Remington 700 Series Rifle.

Featured Instructor: Remington Law Enforcement Training Division

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Remington Model 870 Shotgun Armorer

The Remington Law Enforcement Training Division presents this course. Remington instructors provide training for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Remington 870 shotguns. Remington provides all tools and equipment for this course. 

Special concerns: Each student must provide wrap around industrial grade eye protection and a Remington Model 870 shotgun for this course. It is recommended that students bring a small magnifying glass or lens to aid in small parts identification and proof marks.

Featured Instructor: Remington Law Enforcement Training Division

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Revolver Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Semi-Auto Pistol Operator

This is a three-day course for law enforcement officers and firearms instructors who desire to fine tune marksmanship and weapons handling skills. Instruction focuses on a mastery of the basics in a highly diagnostic and hands on fashion. Students will utilize dry fire and live fire drills to create necessary weapons handling and manipulation skills. This training combines fundamentals of marksmanship and principles of combat shooting, and then places them into a hierarchy of necessity and importance. Students will master critical aspects of handgun shooting including: muscular and skeletal alignment, platform, draw/ presentation, grip, sight alignment and trigger manipulation. Techniques including multiple targets, spread fire techniques, reloads and malfunction drills are covered. Common misconceptions regarding shooting will be dealt with appropriately. 

Prerequisite: This course or a documented equivalency is a prerequisite to attend the OPOTA Revolver Instructor,Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and the Multiple Weapons Firearms Instructor courses.

Note: This is a physically demanding course with extensive amounts of shooting and weapon manipulation. 1,000 rounds ammunition are required. 

All courses will be held at the Summit County Sheriff's Training Facility.

Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Shotgun Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Sigarms Academy Armorer's

Sigarms Academy coordinators instruct this course.  This hands-on program provides students with training in assembly, disassembly and maintenance of Sigarms pistols.  Sigarms provides all tools, weapons and manuals for the course.

Featured Instructor: Sigarms Academy Staff

Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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Singleton International: MP5/UMP - Colt SMG -M4/M16 Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Smith and Wesson M & P 15 Rifle Armorer

This course includes: field stripping, maintenance, safety functions, detailed disassembly, trouble shooting, and repair procedures for Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Series rifles and AR15/M16 type clone rifles. 

Note: Students must provide wrap around industrial grade eye protection and a small magnifying glass or lens (to aid in small parts identification and function).

Featured Instructor: Smith & Wesson Academy

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Smith and Wesson M & P Series Pistol Armorer

This course includes: field stripping; maintenance; safety functions; detailed disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair procedures for Smith & Wesson M&P Series pistols. 

Note: Students must provide wrap around industrial grade eye protection. It is suggested that students provide a small magnifying glass or lens to aid in small parts identification and functions.

Featured Instructor: Smith & Wesson Academy

London instructor(s): John Foy

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Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Survival Pistol for the Female Officer

This two-day class is designed to improve a female officers shooting performance during a lethal encounter.  Officers will be taught, and participate in extensive drills which will increase their skill levels in speed, one hand shooting, support hand shooting, expedient stoppage clearing and reloading, ground fighting with a pistol.   Task focused shooting and shooting with movement. 

Note:  A list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.

Featured Instructor:  Lou Ann Hamblin of LouKa Tactical Training LLC

London instructor(s): Doug Daniels

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Tactical Chemical Munitions Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Tactical Firearms Handling

This two day officer survival program is a series of tactical seminars designed to update, train and provide critical lifesaving information for situations where the officer must tactically handle their firearm and must draw and actively engage threats while seriously injured. Enforcing contact firearm safety, movement, and cover principals, during spontaneous lethal force encounters. The course will also address magazine handling, weapon transition and officer rescue tactics, and dominant and non-dominant skills and immediate action to a gun fight.

Note: The course will be physically demanding, student should be in good physical condition.

Equipment needed: Clothing that closely matches your assigned duty uniform, duty gear with firearm, no ammunition needed, mouthpiece, groin protection and change of clothes for the second day. This class will conduct dry fire drills, force on force training (air soft) and live fire exercises.

Featured instructor: Dave Young

London instructor(s): Jerry Zacharias

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Tactical Submachine Gun Instructor

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Undercover Concealed Carry Tactics

Another aspect of Combat Marksmanship is being able to function with your firearm when you are not on uniformed duty status. Often times officers or agents are assigned to plain clothes or undercover assignments. This brings new considerations to operating in a safe, effective and economical fashion with your firearm. Instructors in this one-day course will introduce students to new ways to operate in a concealed fashion without loosing the tactical edge. Topics include: dressing to conceal, concealment garments, concealment holsters and tactical considerations of concealment to include quick accessibility to your firearm versus deep concealment and the loss of reactionary speed. In addition to classroom instruction, students will also participate in dry fire and live fire drills.

This course focuses on concealed carry. Please bring the weapon and holsters that you normally use. This is the perfect opportunity to train with your .380 and five shot .38's.

Note: This course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff's Office Training Facility

Richfield instructor(s): Drake Oldham

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Understanding and Training the Female Shooter

Please see course description and dates in the Instructor Training Courses section of the catalog.

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Working With and From Vehicles

This two-day course is designed around firearms and vehicles. Often officers must use a vehicle as protective cover or concealment or must engage in an armed encounter in and around a vehicle. Students will be taught to engage targets while sitting inside a vehicle, and will be placed in awkward and uncomfortable positions to practice shooting, using one and two-handed techniques.

Both handguns and shotguns are used in this course; ammunition will be provided.

Note: Course has extended hours. Equipment list will be provided upon registration.

London instructor(s): Doug Daniels

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