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Pistol Instructor Re-Certification

  • Agency selects course/training required; should attending members meet prerequisites
  • Agency will download the QF135 Course Registration Form by clicking on the register now tab
  • Download the enrollment form and save as the following: Name of agency, name of applicant, name of course and date
  • Agency completes the Course Registration Form (with as much information as possible) and email a completed copy to the ÎçÒ¹av In-Service Mail Box found at apainservicetraining@hollandcollege.com
  • Email and attach the completed form using the same name of agency, name of applicant, name of course and date as the subject line. This will allow for quick and streamlined processing of the application
  • Agency will be provided with a follow-up email advising of the result of their attendance
  • Should a member be selected for training, the member will be provided with joining instructions to assist with their enrollment
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Price:
$800

Date:
April 23 - 25, 2025

Course Length:
3 Days

Course Seats Available:
12/12

Future Course Dates:
April 21 - 23 2026
April 20 - 22 2027

Course registration will only be open during the course calendar year.

Course Description

The Pistol Instructor Re-Certification Course is designed to re-certify current pistol instructors. The course consists of one day in the classroom and two days of range training. Participants review the information taught in the Pistol Instructors Course, including nomenclature, safety precautions, loading, unloading, magazine changes, stoppages, coaching, roles of the instructors, scoring, target analysis, range briefing and calling the line.

New topics covered include lesson plan development, designing a course of fire, reflexive shooting, introduction to shooting from the sitting position, concealed/plain clothes drawing techniques, and different trigger types (DAO, DA/SA, DAK, and striker fire).

Course Pre-requisites

  • Current sworn member in good standing of a law enforcement/public safety agency 
  • Be supported by immediate supervisor and or chief of service 
  • Fulfilled all use of force requirements set out by area Police Service Act 
  • Current and in good standing BFI 

Note: Agencies are required to bring their own service weapon and leadless ammunition, anticipating firing in excess of 1000 rounds of leadless ammunition. Agencies unable to provide their own ammunition may purchase it from the Academy. For pricing details, please email apacontracttraining@hollandcollege.com. Joining instructions and course outline will be provided upon enrollment.

Additional Information

Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Course Value:  
Certificate Expiry:  
Modality: Classroom Lecture, Live Fire Range
Location: Atlantic Police Academy