5-Day Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Instructor Course

This train the trainer course is designed to develop Patrol Rifle Instructors who can return to their organizations as lead instructors and true subject matter experts. Students will increase their skill level and effectiveness with the patrol rifle as well as their ability to instruct others in the safe and proper use of the weapon. This is an excellent follow on course for those who have completed the TSI Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Basic and Advanced Courses, or for an Officer who already has demonstrated expertise with the rifle/carbine.

Students in the course will be expected to conduct “Teach Backs” of learned material to TSI’s instructors and fellow students. Students must succesfully pass practical and written exams to receive an Instructor Certificate. The primary instructor will have a professional Law Enforcement background.

The following topics will be taught in the course:

• Safety
• Operating cycle of the AR-15 rifle/carbine
• Sights, zeroing considerations and techniques for iron and optical sights, external ballistics, slings, and equipment placement
• Brilliance in the Basics® training methodology
• Identifying and correcting shooter errors
• Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
• Shooting positions
• Multiple target engagements
• The set-up and shooting on the move
• Target Ddiscrimination
• Basic room clearing (door manipulation)
• Low light shooting
• Medium shooting (Glass, sheet-rock, wooden doors)
• Proper use of covered positions and barricades
• Tactical training mindset

Ammo requirements: 1500 rounds of rifle ammunition and 200 rounds of pistol ammunition per person.

Prerequisite: TSI Basic Patrol Rifle and TSI Advanced Patrol Rifle (TSI must approve equivelent courses).

Training schedule: Show time is 7:30 am with instruction starting at 8:00 am.

Individual equipment:

• Carbine with 5 magazines
• Pistol with 5 magazines
• Weapon mounted flashlight for carbine
• Hand held flashlight
• Knee and elbow pads (optional)
• Weapon cleaning kit (with oil for guns)
• Rain or inclement weather gear
• Eye and ear protection (clear and shaded lens are recommended)
• Water/Snacks (1 hr lunch break)
• Hat/Gloves (rifles will get hot)
• Sun Screen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended)
• Optical sight for rifle (optional, but highly recommended)
• Individually issued equipment (LBE, ballistic or protective vest with associated magazine pouches)

Course includes: 44 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.

TSI requires applicants for training to submit documentation of responsibility before being accepted as students. Each prospective student must submit the credentials applicable to the course of instruction desired and include the credentials with the completed enrollment form.

For all courses:

• Copy of current driver's license.

For all firearms courses:

• Evidence of current Active Duty Military (Photo copy ID card)
• OR Evidence of current employment with Local, State or Federal Law Enforcement Agency
• Credentials can be faxed to 919-303-0331 or emailed to enrollment@tigerswan.com

Cancellation Policy

• If cancellation is made 30 days or more prior to the scheduled course start date, a full refund of money paid will be made.
• If cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the scheduled course start date, TigerSwan will charge a $50.00 cancellation fee.
• No refunds will be provided for no-shows or drops from training.

Statement of Eligibility

I hereby certify by my signature that I have no criminal convictions that prevent me from legally possessing, owning or purchasing firearms.

I further certify that I have no official or unofficial history of mental illness or substance abuse and that I meet the prerequisites listed for the course.

I further certify I have never been affiliated with or belong to any gang or other illegal organization involved or engaged in any illegal activities. This includes international or domestic terrorist organizations.

I further certify that my only purpose for seeking the training, which I have requested TSI to provide me, is so that I may better be prepared to provide lawful service to my employer or in performing lawful acts for my own use.

TigerSwan's training programs depend upon the careful control of each student’s cooperation regarding safety issues; therefore, I understand that my instruction may be terminated at any time if my conduct is not deemed satisfactory at the sole discretion of the staff.

That I will abide meticulously by any and all safety procedures required, and that I agree to sign a statement releasing TigerSwan, Inc. from any injury I may sustain during the program.