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Initial Firearms Instructor Certification (IFIC)

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The Initial Firearm Instructor Certification program is designed for officers designated as district firearms instructors or assistant firearms instructors. The program focuses on tactical training, including judgment shooting and instructor development training.  Instructors who are certified in the IFIC course must attend firearm recertification training every three years to maintain their certification.

Type: Advanced

Length: 10 days

Curriculum

  • Fundamental Pistol Applications
  • Tactical Pistol Applications
  • Weapon Retention
  • Weapon Cleaning
  • Glock Nomenclature and Overview
  • Classroom Presentation Skills
  • Introduction to Judgment Shooting Applications
  • Introduction to Marking Cartridges
  • Range Management
  • Firearms Regulations
  • Record Keeping
  • Home Safety
  • Use of force
  • Introduction to Reactive Shooting
  • Target Analysis
  • Instructor Techniques
  • Indoor Reduced Light
  • Live Fire Cover Course

Prerequisites for Attendance

For acceptance into this program, the applicant must meet the following criteria: pass a FLETC health screening and be an U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer who has been appointed as a District Firearms Instructor or Assistant Firearms Instructor.

Registration Information

(843) 566-7713

Additional Information

Certification requires a score of 90 percent on qualifying courses of fire and written examination. Participants unable to meet the qualification standard within the first week will be unable to complete the remainder of the program. Participants are encouraged to bring their issued semiautomatic pistol, issued holster (which must be dominant side draw), magazine pouch, a concealing garment, sturdy belt and field appropriate flashlight.

Contact Information

(843) 566-8542