Carbine – Instructor Certification Course

Course Information:

CARBINE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION: This 44-hour, POST-approved 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.

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
1200 rounds carbine ammo
Duty handgun / holster
100 rounds handgun ammo
Binoculars or spotting scope
5 dummy rounds
Hat, ear, eye protection (sunglasses and clear eye pro)
3 or more magazines
Flashlight and Weapons mounted light (carbine)
Notebook, pen, laptop
Shooting mat (optional)
Tact vest (optional)

Colorado POST Central Mountain Training Region:

Contact:
Jeff Furney
Firearms/CMTR Coordinator
Pueblo Police Department
200 S. Main St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
Office (719) 553-3245
Cell (719) 320-6081
jfurney@pueblo.us

Instructors:

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

Range Location:

900 Gruma Street
Pueblo, CO. 81003

Classroom Location:

Pueblo Police Department
200 South Main Street
Pueblo, CO. 81003
Located in Pueblo Municipal Justice Center

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.

Contact Information:

Dave Kleiber
Kleiber Training Solutions
P.O. Box 772401
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
david.l.kleiber@gmail.com
(970) 846-8588