Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Course 
Pistol, Shotgun, and Patrol Rifle
Hosted by the Warwick Police Department
September 22-26, 29 & 30, 2025* – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Warwick Police Range, One Range Road, Warwick, RI 
 
Multi-Weapon Firearms Instructor/Train-the-Trainer School for Law Enforcement Personnel only.  This course will certify Officers as Instructors in Pistol, Shotgun, Carbine, and L.E. Range Officers.
 
Law Enforcement Multi-Weapon Firearms Instructor Program is designed around the Law Enforcement Officer who is already proficient in the deployment, use, and safe handling of the Pistol, Shotgun, and Carbine. Agencies MUST certify officer attending is a qualified basic rifle operator. 
 
Our curriculum is based on our instructors’ real-world experiences as Law Enforcement Officers and Industry Standards.  This course will consist of approximately 50 hours of course work within seven days.  There will be days that are 8 to 9 hours in duration.  Class times are based on student abilities; once a standard has been met, the class will proceed forward.
 
Equipment Required by each Student
 
Pistol in good working order w/at least three magazines
Duty belt
Belt mounted, dominant side holster 
Magazine pouches for ALL weapon systems
Department Shotgun is in good working order
ZEROED Patrol Rifle in good working order with at least 3 magazines
Hearing protection
Wrap-around eye protection
Range appropriate clothing for all types of weather conditions
Weapon cleaning supplies
Meals and water
Estimated round count: 500 rounds pistol, 
      500 rounds of Rifle, 100 rounds of 00buckshot, and 
      50 rounds of slug
 
The following is a sample of what students will be taught in this seven-day course:
 
Range Operations and Safety         
Safe gun handling in any environment           
Working with the Problem Shooter
Coaching Skill Development                              
Working with the Troubled Shooter
Course Design and Structure                              
Lesson Plan Development
Review of Fundamentals of Marksmanship   
Shooting from alternative positions
Malfunctions and Immediate Action Drills      
Equipment Analysis and Selection
Reloading Drills                                                    
Proper Use of Cover and Intermediate 
Target Analysis                                                            
Use of Barriers                                                      
Train Others to Fire on The Move at Targets    
Use of Force 
Understanding Basic Ballistics 
The Principle of Adult Learning                         
Running a Firing Line 
 
You must be a current Law Enforcement or Correctional Officer to attend.    
tudent Instructors must pass Written Exams, Practical Tests, and Qualifications in all Disciplines.
* Training will be conducted on September 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 2025
 
Cost: $2,000.00 per student
To register for this course, please email our operations manager at:  sboyer@sicg.solutions