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Apr
3
Mon
POST Handgun Instructor Course Highlands Ranch
Apr 3 – Apr 7 all-day

                  

Information: https://www.coloradosheriffs.org/post-handgun-instructor-course

OR

greatermetroregion.com/training-registration/

To register:  https://events.eply.com/POSTHandgunInstructoratHRLETF23041R3369927

Handgun Instructor Certification 

Date:  April 3-7, 2023 

Location : Highlands Ranch, CO

Course Description :

This 40-hour, Handgun Instructor Certification course is designed to provide law enforcement officers the necessary skill and knowledge to develop and operate a law enforcement firearms/handgun program for their agencyand or assist teaching handgun skills in a Colorado POST police academy. The course curriculum has been reviewed by Colorado POST and meets their requirements for an academy firearms instructor certification.

Requirements:

Students will be required to pass the Colorado POST Handgun QualificationCourse on day one of training (two attempts). Failure to pass the qualification willresult in removal from the course.

Students must be a current sworn Law Enforcement Officer.

Course Outline:

Students will learn how to develop and maintain a law enforcement firearms program, manage, and operate firearms   ranges, instruct handgun skills, diagnose shooting errors, and make sustainable corrections in other shooters. Students will develop the ability toinstruct the following:

 

•       legal and appropriate use of force decisions

•       weapons maintenance

•       fundamentals of shooting

•       “combat” shooting techniques

•       use of various positions and cover

•       efficient weapons manipulations

•       malfunction clearances

•       understanding wound ballistics

•       tactics and techniques for fighting with the handgun

•       extended range shooting

•       low light / night techniques.

 

Students should expect a fast paced and physically active learning environment that will include running, kneeling and quickly assuming variousunique shooting positions.

Student Must Provide:

•       Duty Handgun w 3 magazines

•       Duty belt / holster

•       1000 rds handgun ammo

•       Ballistic vest (optional)

•       Laptop Computer

•        5 dummy rounds

•        Hat, ear protection, eye protection (both sunglasses and clear eye pro)

•        Flashlight

•        Weapons mounted light (optional)

Instructors:

The training staff is comprised of individuals who have a wealth of experience as instructor trainers and utilizing these weapons in real world situations; from police patrol duty and police special weapons teams to military Special Operations conducted in the War on Terrorism.

  

Course Dates:  April 3-7, 2023

Cost:  Free 

 

Event Date: April 3-7, 2023    |    Event Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily

Event Location: Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation
6001 Ron King Trail
Littleton, CO 80125

Host Agency:  

Colorado Sheriff’s of Colorado  / Colorado POST 

 

Contact / Registration Information:

https://events.eply.com/POSTHandgunInstructoratHRLETF23041R3369927

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
18
Tue
Grand Junction Red Dot Instructor Course
Apr 18 – Apr 19 all-day

This course is through the Grand Junction Police Department. 
Contact: Officer Tim Litzau 

Professional Standards Unit ID #13-9

Grand Junction Police Department

555 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

P (970)549-5116

C (970)812-2081

Apr
28
Fri
POST Handgun Instructor Course, Longmont, CO
Apr 28 – May 2 all-day

Handgun Instructor Certification

Contact / Registration Information:

Dave Kleiber

Kleiber Training Solutions

P.O. Box 772401

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

david.l.kleiber@gmail.com

(970) 846-8588

Date:  April 28 – May 2, 2023 

Location : Longmont, CO

Course Description :

This 40-hour, Handgun Instructor Certification course is designed to provide law enforcement officers the necessary skill and knowledge to develop and operate a law enforcement firearms/handgun program for their agencyand or assist teaching handgun skills in a Colorado POST police academy. The course curriculum has been reviewed by Colorado POST and meets their requirements for an academy firearms instructor certification.

Requirements:

Students will be required to pass the Colorado POST Handgun QualificationCourse on day one of training (two attempts). Failure to pass the qualification willresult in removal from the course.

Students must be a current sworn Law Enforcement Officer.

Course Outline:

Students will learn how to develop and maintain a law enforcement firearms program, manage, and operate firearms   ranges, instruct handgun skills, diagnose shooting errors, and make sustainable corrections in other shooters. Students will develop the ability toinstruct the following:

 

•       legal and appropriate use of force decisions

•       weapons maintenance

•       fundamentals of shooting

•       “combat” shooting techniques

•       use of various positions and cover

•       efficient weapons manipulations

•       malfunction clearances

•       understanding wound ballistics

•       tactics and techniques for fighting with the handgun

•       extended range shooting

•       low light / night techniques.

 

Students should expect a fast paced and physically active learning environment that will include running, kneeling and quickly assuming variousunique shooting positions.

Student Must Provide:

•       Duty Handgun w 3 magazines

•       Duty belt / holster

•       1000 rds handgun ammo

•       Ballistic vest (optional)

•       Laptop Computer

•        5 dummy rounds

•        Hat, ear protection, eye protection (both sunglasses and clear eye pro)

•        Flashlight

•        Weapons mounted light (optional)

Instructors:

The training staff is comprised of individuals who have a wealth of experience as instructor trainers and utilizing these weapons in real world situations; from police patrol duty and police special weapons teams to military Special Operations conducted in the War on Terrorism.

  

Course Dates:  April 28 – May 2, 2023

 

Cost:  $850

 

Location: 

Longmont Police Department Firing Range

10916 County Rd 5 

Longmont, CO 80504

 

 

Host Agency:  

Longmont Police Department

Randy Lucero

303 651-8555

randy.lucero@longmontcolorado.gov

 

Contact / Registration Information:

Dave Kleiber

Kleiber Training Solutions

P.O. Box 772401

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

david.l.kleiber@gmail.com

(970) 846-8588

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May
22
Mon
Handgun Red Dot Instructor, Greater Metro Training Region, Highlands Ranch, CO
May 22 – May 24 all-day
Jun
12
Mon
Greater Metro Training Region Carbine Instructor Course, Highlands Ranch, CO
Jun 12 – Jun 16 all-day

Information link: 
http://greatermetroregion.com/events/carbine-instructor-certification/

https://www.coloradosheriffs.org/assets/docs/Trianing/CSOCl%20Carbine%20Instructor%20Kleiber%20Flyer%202022%20kp%20edits.pdf

Registration information:  https://www.coloradosheriffs.org/assets/docs/Trianing/CSOCl%20Carbine%20Instructor%20Kleiber%20Flyer%202022%20kp%20edits.pdf

Register by March 11!

Course Description:

This 44-hour, POST- reviewed Carbine Instructor Certification course is designed to provide law enforcement firearms instructors the necessary skill and knowledge to develop and operate a law enforcement carbine program for their agency. Students will learn how to develop and maintain a carbine program, operate training ranges, diagnose shooting errors then make sustainable corrections in other shooters.

CARBINE INSTRUCTOR

CERTIFICATION

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The student will develop and practice
the ability to instruct: appropriate
set up and accessories for the
carbine, weapons maintenance, fundamentals of shooting, proper zeroing, “combat” shooting techniques, use of various positions and cover, efficient weapons manipulation skills, malfunction clearances, understanding wound ballistics, tactics and techniques for fighting with the carbine, extended range shooting, low light / night techniques, and use of optical sights.

Prerequisites:

Students must be a current sworn Law Enforcement Officer and completed a basic handgun / firearms instructor certification, and a carbine / patrol rifle operator certification

Students should expect a fast paced and physically active learning environment that will include running, kneeling, and quickly assuming various unique shooting positions

Student Must Provide:

Carbine w / tactical sling and light
Duty handgun / holster
Binoculars or spotting scope
Hat, ear, eye protection (sunglasses and clear eye pro) Flashlight and Weapons mounted light (carbine) Shooting mat (optional)

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1200 rds carbine ammo 100 rds handgun ammo 5 dummy rounds
3 or more magazines Notebook, pen, laptop Tact vest (optional)

970-846-8588

Instructors:

The training staff is comprised of individuals who have a wealth of experience as instructor trainers and utilizing these weapons in realworld situations; from police patrol duty and police special weapons teams to military Special Operations conducted in the War on Terrorism.

For More Information Contact:

Dave Kleiber

david.l.kleiber@gmail.com

(970) 846-8588

Covid Precautions:

Safety measures that have been approved by Colorado POST for skills training in theColorado Law Enforcement Training Academies will be enforced.

Equipment Requirements:

The use of compensators or muzzle brakes ARE NOT ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Factory A2 or birdcage style flash suppressors, or three or four-prong flash-hiders are permitted. Suppressors are encouraged. Blast forward devices are approved (ie. Surefire Warden), but these devices must direct ALL gas forward and in line with the barrel and remain in place throughout the training. Any muzzle device possessing ports, holes, etc. that let gas escape in any direction not directly in line and parallel to the barrel will NOT BE ALLOWED. This requirement is designed to reduce the hearing damage and concussive effect inflicted upon the person to the left and right of you on the firing line.

Sep
13
Wed
Red Dot/Reflex Sight Instructor Course
Sep 13 – Sep 15 all-day

 Handgun ReD Dot Sight INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION 

Date : Sept. 13-15, 2023 

Location : La Junta, CO 

Course Description (24 hours): 

The student will obtain the skill and knowledge to instruct other law enforcement officers in the use of red dot sights as a primary sighting instrument for their duty handgun. Students will obtain the knowledge to develop and implement a red dot sight transition program and an in-service training program for their agency. This course has been approved by Colorado POST for the use of POST training grant funds. 

Course Learning Objectives: 

  • • Understanding the Red Dot Sight 
  • • Equipment Available o Guns 
  • o Sights 
  • o Holsters 
  • • Presentation / Draw 
  • • Recoil Management 
  • • Low Light / Flashlight Issues 
  • • Emergency / Alternative Sighting 
  • • Maintenance 
  • • Zeroing 
  • • Diagnose and correct shooting errors 
  • • Program Development 
  • o Transition Training 
  • o In-Service Training 
  • o Maintenance 

Student Must Provide: 

  • • Duty handgun w/ red dot sight 
  • • 1500 rounds handgun ammo 
  • • 5 handgun dummy rounds 
  • • Duty belt / holster / 3 magazines 
  • • Hat, ear protection, eye protection 
  • • Notebook/Pen 
  • • Lunch/Water 
  • • Rain/Cold Weather Gear 
  • • Lap Top Computer * (class material will be provided on a thumb drive) 

Instructors: 

The training staff is comprised of individuals who have a wealth of experience as instructor trainers and have utilized these weapons in real world situations; from police patrol duty and police special weapons teams to military Special Operations conducted in the War on Terrorism. 

Dave Kleiber compiled a concurrent law enforcement and military career over the past 28 years; the last 11 of which were with US Army Special Forces. He has an extensive amount of experience as an international marksmanship champion being one of only a handful of Double Distinguished Marksman in the history of the United States Army. Dave has been a law enforcement firearms instructor and instructor trainer since 1999. He has been a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team commander and is a combat veteran having served with US Army Special Forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom I and Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Dave is a Colorado POST Firearms Full Skills Instructor. He has served on the Colorado POST Firearms Subject Matter Expert Committee, has been a lead instructor for the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA), and currently is a primary instructor trainer for the Colorado POST / County Sheriffs of Colorado firearms instructor certification program. Dave has provided firearms, tactics and leadership instruction to law enforcement and military members across the U.S. and around the world. 

Course Dates: Sept 13-15, 2023 

Cost: $550.00 

Location: 

La Junta Police Department Memorial Training Facility 

27510 Target Road 

La Junta, CO 81050 

Host Agency: 

Chief Todd Quick 

La Junta Police Department 

601 Colorado Ave. 

La Junta, CO 81050 

(719) 384-2525 office 

todd.quick@lajuntacolorado.org 

Contact / Registration Information: 

Dave Kleiber 

Kleiber Training Solutions 

P.O. Box 772401 

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 

(970) 846-8588 

david.l.kleiber@gmail.com 

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