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Lead Firearms Instructor Course

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Lead Firearms Instructor Course

September 27, 2026 - October 3, 2026

LEAD Firearms Instructor Certification

Advanced instructor development • multi-platform • modern adult teaching • scenario-based drills

Duration: 7 days / 70+ hours
Multi-platform: handgun • carbine • rifle • SMG • MG
Clinics: Low-Light • Precision Rifle • Suppressors • AR Accessories


WHEN
SEP 27 – OCT 03, 2026, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM daily
WHERE
.38 America, 1155 County Road 113 — Whitesboro, TX
TUITION
$[Price]








Course Overview

In the Lead Firearms Instructor Certification course the Instructor will develop and be tested on several new skills on topics such as: modern adult teaching techniques, multiple weapon platforms (revolvers, shotguns, carbines, pistols, precision rifles, submachine guns and machine guns), state-of-the-art equipment such as NVGs and Thermal Optics, as well as being exposed to—and setting up—advanced scenario drills.

Prerequisites: Completion of Firearms Instructor Certification.




Core Topics


  • Revision: Shooting Fundamentals — Handguns; Carbines; Rifles; Submachineguns; Machineguns.
  • Force on Force / Scenarios
  • Concealed Carry Clinic
  • Low Light Clinic (white light / NVG integration basics)
  • Precision Rifle Clinic
  • Machineguns Clinic
  • Suppressors Clinic
  • AR Platform Accessories Clinic
  • Legal / Public Safety Clinic
  • Shooting on the Move + Shooting from Cover
  • Communication (range commands, team flow, safety)
  • Modern Adult Teaching Techniques (coaching, scaffolding, assessment)
  • How to identify, praise and correct properly students across all levels
  • Theory and Practice Tests

Learning Outcomes


  • Plan, brief, run, and debrief multi-weapon range days with clear performance metrics.
  • Design force-on-force and low-light evolutions with structured safety controls.
  • Coach shooters effectively across beginner → professional levels using adult-learning principles.
  • Implement corrective strategies that build skill without killing confidence.
  • Evaluate gear (holsters, lights, optics, suppressors) and integrate platform-specific clinics.
  • Author and administer written and practical evaluations aligned to course goals.

Daily Flow (Example)


  1. Safety brief, medical plan, comms & range SOPs.
  2. Fundamentals tune-up (platform of the day) + standards.
  3. Clinic blocks (e.g., Low-Light / CCW / Precision / AR accessories).
  4. Scenario builds: cover, movement, comms, decision-making.
  5. Instructor practicums (students run blocks with peer eval).
  6. Debrief & assignments (lesson plans, eval prep).




Required Gear

  • Primary handgun + quality holster (no Serpa/unsafe designs), 3+ mags & pouches
  • Carbine/rifle w/ sling (where applicable), mags & support gear
  • Eye/ear protection (electronic ear pro recommended)
  • Handheld or weapon-mounted light (for Low-Light clinic)
  • Season-appropriate range clothing; knee/elbow pads recommended
  • Notepad, markers, shot timer (if available)


Admin & Notes

  • Physically demanding—train within your limits; hydrate.
  • Ammunition can be purchased on site (subject to availability).
  • Snacks & beverages included; lunch break daily.
  • Successful completion requires passing theory & practical tests.



Who should attend LEAD?


Active firearms instructors, unit trainers, range officers, or experienced shooters preparing to teach at agency, academy, or club level.



Can I attend without the prerequisite?


LEAD builds on our Firearms Instructor Certification. If you have equivalent credentials, email us for a waiver review: [email protected].



Certificates & evaluations


Graduates receive a LEAD certificate upon passing both theory and practical assessments.





Full Syllabus Text (as provided)

In the Lead Firearms Instructor Certification course the Instructor will develop and be tested on several new skills on topics such as: modern adult teaching techniques, multiple weapon platforms (revolvers, shotguns, carbines, pistols, precision rifles, submachine guns and machine guns), state-of-the-art equipment such as NVGs and Thermal Optics as well as being exposed to and setting up advanced scenario drills.

Prerequisites: Completion of Firearms Instructor Certification

Topics
Revision: Shooting Fundamentals: Handguns; Carbines; Rifles; Submachineguns; Machineguns.
Force on Foce / Scenarios;
Concealed Carry Clinic;
Low Light Clinic;
Precision Rifle Clinic;
Machineguns Clinic;
Suppressors Clinic;
AR Platform Accessories Clinic;
Legal / Public Safety Clinic;
Shooting on the Move;
Shooting from Cover;
Communication;
How to identify, praise and correct properly a student from all different technical levels;
Modern Adult Teaching Techniques;
Theory and Practice Tests.


Details

Start:
September 27, 2026
End:
October 3, 2026
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