308 Tactical Firearms Training provides CCW training Approved by LASD, LAPD, and VCSO.

POST Firearms Instructor (Paso Robles PD)

Event Date:

May 11, 2026

Event Time:

9:00 am

Event Location:

308 Tactical Firearms Training Range, TBD, Simi Valley Thousand Oaks, California, 93062, US

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Event Description

P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor

This course will focus on the methods necessary to be a safe and effective Tactical Handgun Instructor

Topics to be covered include:

  • Firearms Instructor Development

  • Evaluation of Range Equipment

  • Documenting Firearms Training

  • Range Training Aids

  • Off Duty/Concealed Carry Concepts

  • Designing Courses of Fire

  • Range Safety

  • Effective Coaching Techniques

  • Student Presentations

  • Proper care and cleaning of weapons

This course complies with the legislative content and mandates of AB 392, SB 230 and PC835a

The emphasis for this class will be the development of quality handgun instructors. Students are expected to have a better than average ability to manipulate their assigned weapons in a safe manner. Live fire exercises are for the purpose of developing effective coaching techniques, designing courses of fire and developing the ability to recognize and correct shooting deficiencies as orchestrated by the instructors.

This will be an interactive class with student participation being required during all aspects of the training.  Throughout the week, there will be individual and group projects to be completed.  By the last day, each student will have been required to make presentations and run several range drills.

Throughout the week, each student will be evaluated on the following:

  • Firearms Safety

  • Handgun Manipulation Skills

  • Written Communication Skills

  • Effective Coaching Techniques

  • Verbal Communication Skills

  • Positive Attitude

Each student is required to bring the following equipment to the course:

  • Duty pistol, 4 magazines, and related gear.

  • Off Duty pistol, 2 magazines & holster (duty pistol in off-duty holster ok)

  • Magazine carriers and Tactical Vest) if used by the agency).

  • Range safety equipment (ear protection, eye protection, hat, etc.)

  • Flashlight & Pistol Weapon Light

  • Body armor (only if required by your agency)

  • Note-taking material & Sharpie

  • 1200 rounds of pistol ammunition

  • 10 dummy rounds

  • 100 rounds off duty pistol ammo

  • Optics and batteries if required

  • Whistle and timing device (i.e. stopwatch)

  • Cleaning equipment

  • Foul weather gear

  • Training aids for their class presentation (Red guns etc…)

SUCCESS CRITERIA

To successfully complete this course and be certified as a firearms instructor, each student must:

  • Demonstrate safe weapon handling under all conditions at all times.

  • Demonstrate above-average weapon-handling skills.

  • Demonstrate above-average knowledge of their weapons systems.

  • Have the appropriate equipment.

  • Failure to have the above may be cause for dismissal on the first day.

  • Turn in all required assignments timely.

  • Pass the shooting proficiency course of fire with 90% accuracy and no safety violations (Three attempts allowed)

  • Receive average or better evaluations on presentation and communication skills.

  • Pass the final written exam with 80% or better

 

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308 Tactical Firearms Training
Event Location

308 Tactical Firearms Training Range, TBD, Simi Valley Thousand Oaks, California, 93062, US