40 hr. Firearms Instructor Training-Rockford
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Ends On: Friday, September 12, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Winnebago Co. Criminal Justice Center
Rockford, IL
Members' Fee: $0
Sworn Non-Members' Fee: $0
Non-Members' Fee: $0
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This course has been appoved to meet the following ILETSB Mandates:
Legal Update (1 Hour)
Use of Force (1 Hour)
Use of Force De-Escalation Techniques (12 Hours 4 Hours scenerio based)
Use of Force Officer Saftey techniques (26 Hours 5 Hours Scenerio based)
Day 1 - Officers must qualify on their 1st attempt of the 50 round course to remain in the class
This is not a learn to shoot class, it is a learn to coach & teach course.
Class Dates: September 8-12, 2025
Course Content: Through lecture, demonstration and practical exercises, the Firearms instructor will have the knowledge and ability to do the following:
Be well versed in the use of “Deadly Force” Instruct basic marksmanship skills
Instruct firearms safety Operate a range safely
Instruct gun handling skills Maintain firearms training records
Conduct firearms training / qualification for all officers
Topics will include:
Nomenclature & weapons maintenance Basic gun handling skills
Modern technique: Grip-Stance-Sight alignment Malfunction drills, Tac load, Shot analysis
Use of Force Shoot positions
Low light shooting techniques Combat shooting & moving, speed drills
Rifle familiarization Instructor development
The student will be expected to pass a written examination (70%), present a block of instruction to fellow students, and shoot a qualification score of 80% or better on the (50) rd. State of Illinois course of fire.
The proposed Instructor must be able to effectively teach/present an assigned topic during this class
Students will need the following equipment:
Eye and Ear protection (mandatory) Duty handgun - 3 magazines and gun belt
500 rounds handgun ammunition 20 rounds, .223 ammunition (gun not provided)
Flashlight
Required paperwork to enroll in the course
No later than 7 days prior to the start of class, MTU1 must have received a:
- “Course Enrollment” form
- Signed Indemnification Agreement
- Proof of Liability Coverage (Certificate of Liability Insurance from agency)