R4 306 – Patrol Rifle Instructor – Idaho Falls

October 15-17, 2024, 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 24 hours
Course Number:

Description:

This Patrol Rifle Course was developed for those POST certified firearms instructors that did not receive this training during their firearms instructor school. Starting in 2025, this 24-hour class will be included in every POST certified firearms instructor course.

The Patrol Rifle is an extremely useful tool for modern law enforcement professionals. Agencies deploying these tools must support the training required to safely and responsibly utilize them correctly. Time must be given to develop and maintain the required skills. This course is designed for the law enforcement firearms instructor. Students will learn how to properly instruct, manipulate, and deploy a patrol rifle within an urban environment. The purpose of this class is to expose students to capabilities and limitations of the LE Patrol Rifle.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS—
Duty Rifle w/sling and 1000 rounds of ammunition
Duty Handgun w/200 rounds of ammunition
Weapon mounted light
Handheld Flashlight
(5) five rounds of duty ammunition for each weapon system
Ear/Eye Protection
Ball Cap

Pre-requisites for attendance 

• Basic LEO certification
• Completed instructor development
• Completed a TACMED end-user course
• Completed the POST firearms Instructor course

Location:

East Idaho Law Enforcement Range
8423 W. Arco Highway
Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Cost: $375 Payable to Idaho POST (Invoice will be sent via email after the start date of the course)(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and lodging)

POST Coordinator: Matt Bloodgood and Jeff Sklar

Registration:

Class is limited to 15 students. All registration applications will be vetted by POST for approval to attend this training. Once an applicant has been vetted, an e-mail will be sent to the applicant confirming registration. It is vital that the applicant provide a valid and correct e-mail address on the on-line registration form.

Pre-requisites for attendance:

• Basic LEO certification
• Completed instructor development
• Completed a TACMED end-user course
• Completed the POST firearms Instructor course

Any registration request that does not meet the 3 year minimum LE experience and/or does not have a POST certification will not be approved

Registrations open 90 days before the start date of the course