“This intense course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct firearms training for law enforcement agencies and personnel. Handgun, shotgun and long gun proficiency is a prerequisite. Upon completion, participants will be able to conduct P.O.S.T. certified firearms training for law enforcement personnel (instructor development or other approved instructor course required). Topics covered include safety rules, adult learning, training liability, target diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques, tactical scenarios and drills and handgun and long gun concepts. Before graduating the course, you will be required to successfully complete the LEOB qualification course. A failure at two attempts to qualify, will result in the student being dismissed from the course. This qualification will occur on the last day of training. Because of this, department administrators are encouraged to send only qualified firearms operators who have shown proficiency in the use of a handgun prior to attending this course.

The Montana Law Enforcement Academy is undergoing a large remodeling project in 2019. As such, no rooms are available for professional programs students for this course. Arrangements for housing must be made separate and apart from the academy. The full meal plan will continue to be available for all students.

Local hotels to the academy include:

Comfort Inn and Suites, (406) 513-1140

Holiday Inn, (406) 442-7500

Home 2, (406) 996-1051

Wingate Hotel, (406) 449-3000

Quality Inn, (406) 442-3064

Housing for law enforcement officials can also be made at Fort Harrison Billeting at (406) 324-3355.

POST certified – 40 hours

Link to Application

Application to: [email protected]