R2 309A – Speed Measurement Instructor – Meridian

May 6 – May 9, 2024, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 32
Course Number: 309A

Description:

The fundamental purpose of this training course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to correctly, accurately, and fairly instruct a Speed Measurement Device class.  The correct and consistent use of speed-measuring devices is critical to maintaining the public trust and judicial acceptance developed in recent decades for speed enforcement. The course presents a body of information that will provide the student with an understanding of the need and purpose of speed enforcement, legal concepts of speed limits, understanding enforcement site selection and set up, and understanding the basic function and operating principles on which RADAR and LIDAR technology measure speed.

Pre-requisites for attendance-

  • 3 years of law enforcement experience
  • Completed a 40 hour Instructor Development 

Instructors: Trooper Matt Vallard

POST Coordinator: Jeff Sklar

Location:

POST Building 3, Classroom C
700 S Stratford Dr
Meridian ID, 83642

Registration Details:

Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 20 students.

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend

Email confirmation will be sent to the trainee. If confirmation email has not been received, please check your SPAM or Junk email. 

R2 306 – POST Firearms Instructor – Black’s Creek

June 3 – June 14, 2024, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 80
Course Number: 306

Description:

This is the POST Approved BASIC FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR COURSE for LE personnel interested in becoming a POST Certified Firearms INSTRUCTOR.  Upon completion of this course attendees should have the skills necessary to instruct officers.   Completion of this course is required to obtain the POST Firearms Instructor endorsement.  However, completion of this course does not guarantee the issuance of the Firearms High Liability endorsement. This course includes the 2024 curriculum changes made to the Firearms Instructor Program.  Participants will conduct presentations, participate in group testing, technique demonstrations, and must pass key performance indicator testing which may include timed skills tests and entry and exit performance measures testing, such as a qualification course.  Students will be required to run and sprint, assume low profile positions (kneeling, prone), shoot from unusual positions, and be able to work around barricades and other obstacles such as vehicles. THERE IS NO REMEDIAL TRAINING TIME. Students who fail any portion of the course will be dismissed and the full tuition cost will remain due; no refund or tuition rebate will be available.

Course Schedule

Week One-
Days 1-2: Classroom lecture covering human factors, coaching, feedback, and more
Days 3-4: Red Dot Sights (handgun mounted optics). Students without RDS will be encouraged to use their iron sights. Depending on course venue, some RDS mounted handguns may be available for loan.
Day 5: Entry qualification testing, basic skills instruction

Week Two-
Combat skills instruction
Range teach-back assignments
Night shooting
Integrated combative (close quarters, vehicles)
Exit testing, qualifications

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

-Students will be required to properly demonstrate basic handgun handling skills via qualification testing to include:
-Tactical and speed loading
-Shooting on the move
-Kneeling

Participants will be required to provide the following:2024 POST Handgun Required Equipment List

  1. Provide a copy of the Firearms Instructor Student pre-course checklist to the Range Master on the first day of class. Failure to present this document will result in dismissal from the course.
  2. Students should bring hard copies of the printed materials to class, however, they may store the materials electronically, however they must be able to access the material during the range portion of the course.
  3. Duty Handgun and complete duty belt
  4.  Minimum of three magazines
  5. 1500 rounds of ammunition
  6. Body armor, Ear/eye pro
  7. Elbow & knee pads
  8. Ball cap
  9. Range suitable clothing, water
  10. Water

Additional requirements

-Be able to sprint and run with a handgun in a safe manner
-Be able to demonstrate prone and other unusual positions
-Successfully complete range and classroom teach-back assignments
-Demonstrate safe weapon handling and management
-Successfully complete daily quizzes or other assignments
-Pass all written testing and handgun proficiency testing
-Perform 100% of the physical requirements of this course. Injured students will not be permitted to attend or complete the course.

Pre-requisites for attendance-

  • Idaho POST Basic certification
  • 3 years of law enforcement experience
  • Completed a 40 hour Instructor Development
  • Completed the POST TACMED training or a TCCC training equivalent. Other medical training may be approved on a case-by-case basis

No remedial training will be provided. Students who fail the entry qualification will be dismissed from the course. The entry qualification test will occur after the classroom and Red Dot Sight (RDS) portion of the course. Students without a RDS may shoot with iron sights. Failure to meet minimal safety, qualification and performance requirements will result in dismissal from the course. Students will also be required to pass all demonstration testing and exit qualification testing. Failure to successfully complete the demonstration and exit qualification will result in the student failing the course

Instructors: TBD

POST Coordinator: Jeff Sklar

Location:

Black’s Creek Range
2420 E Kuna Mora Rd
Kuna, ID 83634

Registration Details:

Please use the blue registration form to the right. Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 16 students.

Registrations open 90 days before the start date of the course. Email confirmation will be sent to the trainee. If confirmation email has not been received, please check your SPAM or Junk email. 

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend.
Completion of this course will satisfy the High Liability Firearms Instructor biennial training requirement for endorsement renewal.

R1 306 – POST Firearms Instructor – Athol

April 22 – May 3, 2024, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 80
Course Number: 306

Description:

This is the POST Approved BASIC FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR COURSE for LE personnel interested in becoming a POST Certified Firearms INSTRUCTOR.  Upon completion of this course attendees should have the skills necessary to instruct officers.   Completion of this course is required to obtain the POST Firearms Instructor endorsement.  However, completion of this course does not guarantee the issuance of the Firearms High Liability endorsement. This course includes the 2024 curriculum changes made to the Firearms Instructor Program.  Participants will conduct presentations, participate in group testing, technique demonstrations, and must pass key performance indicator testing which may include timed skills tests and entry and exit performance measures testing, such as a qualification course.  Students will be required to run and sprint, assume low profile positions (kneeling, prone), shoot from unusual positions, and be able to work around barricades and other obstacles such as vehicles. THERE IS NO REMEDIAL TRAINING TIME. Students who fail any portion of the course will be dismissed and the full tuition cost will remain due; no refund or tuition rebate will be available.

Course Schedule

Week One-
Days 1-2: Classroom lecture covering human factors, coaching, feedback, and more
Days 3-4: Red Dot Sights (handgun mounted optics). Students without RDS will be encouraged to use their iron sights. Depending on course venue, some RDS mounted handguns may be available for loan.
Day 5: Entry qualification testing, basic skills instruction

Week Two-
Combat skills instruction
Range teach-back assignments
Night shooting
Integrated combative (close quarters, vehicles)
Exit testing, qualifications

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

-Students will be required to properly demonstrate basic handgun handling skills via qualification testing to include:
-Tactical and speed loading
-Shooting on the move
-Kneeling

Participants will be required to provide the following: 2024 POST Handgun Equipment List.docx – Google Docs

  1. Provide a copy of the Firearms Instructor Student pre-course checklist to the Range Master on the first day of class. Failure to present this document will result in dismissal from the course.
  2. Students can bring hard copies of the course materials to class, however, they may store the materials electronically, and must be able to access the material during the range portion of the course.
  3. Duty Handgun and complete duty belt
  4.  Minimum of three magazines
  5. 2,000 rounds of ammunition
  6. Body armor, Ear/eye pro
  7. Elbow & knee pads
  8. Ball cap
  9. Range suitable clothing, water
  10. Water

Additional requirements

-Be able to sprint and run with a handgun in a safe manner
-Be able to demonstrate prone and other unusual positions
-Successfully complete range and classroom teach-back assignments
-Demonstrate safe weapon handling and management
-Successfully complete daily quizzes or other assignments
-Pass all written testing and handgun proficiency testing
-Perform 100% of the physical requirements of this course. Injured students will not be permitted to attend or complete the course.

Pre-requisites for attendance-

  • Idaho POST Basic certification
  • 3 years of law enforcement experience
  • Completed a 40 hour Instructor Development
  • Completed the POST TACMED training or a TCCC training equivalent. Other medical training may be approved on a case-by-case basis

No remedial training will be provided. Students who fail the entry qualification will be dismissed from the course. The entry qualification test will occur after the classroom and Red Dot Sight (RDS) portion of the course. Students without a RDS may shoot with iron sights. Failure to meet minimal safety, qualification and performance requirements will result in dismissal from the course. Students will also be required to pass all demonstration testing and exit qualification testing. Failure to successfully complete the demonstration and exit qualification will result in the student failing the course

Instructors: TBD

POST Coordinator: Mark Gidney 

Location:

ISP District 1 Range
23213 N Old Hwy 95
Athol, ID 83801

Registration Details:

Please select the blue registration button and complete the form. Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 16 students.

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend.
Completion of this course will satisfy the High Liability Firearms Instructor biennial training requirement for endorsement renewal.

R2 259 – Urban Rifle (end-user) Course – Kuna

September 3 – 5, 2024, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 24
Course Number: 259

Description:

This is a POST provided in-service training for certified officers.  This Urban Rifle Course consists of 24 hours of hands-on, performance based rifle training. Students will learn how to properly manipulate and deploy a rifle within an urban environment. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the capabilities and limitations of the law enforcement patrol rifle.

Participants will be required to provide the following:

  1. Duty rifle with sling and at least two magazines
  2. Weapon mounted light and/or handheld flashlight
  3. 700 rounds of rifle training ammunition
  4.  5 rounds of duty rifle ammo
  5. Handgun and complete duty belt
  6. Ear/eye pro
  7. Elbow & knee pads
  8. Ball cap
  9. Range suitable clothing, water

Pre-requisites for attendance  – Idaho POST Basic certification

Instructors:

POST Coordinator: Jeff Sklar – jeff.sklar@post.idaho.gov

Location:

IDOC Range
14601  Pleasant Valley Road
Kuna, Idaho  83634

Registration Details:

Please use the form below.

Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 20 students.

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend.
Completion of this course will satisfy the High Liability Firearms Instructor biennial training requirement for endorsement renewal.

Registrations open 90 days before the start date of the course. Email confirmation will be sent to the trainee. If confirmation email has not been received, please check your SPAM or Junk email. 

R1 – Urban Rifle (end-user) Course – Athol

September 11 – 13, 2024, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 24
Course Number: 259

Description:

This is a POST provided in-service training for certified officers.  This Urban Rifle Course consists of 24 hours of hands-on, performance based rifle training. Students will learn how to properly manipulate and deploy a rifle within an urban environment. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the capabilities and limitations of the law enforcement patrol rifle.

Participants will be required to provide the following:

  1. Duty rifle with sling and at least two magazines
  2. Weapon mounted light and/or handheld flashlight
  3. 700 rounds of rifle training ammunition
  4.  5 rounds of duty rifle ammo
  5. Handgun and complete duty belt
  6. Ear/eye pro
  7. Elbow & knee pads
  8. Ball cap
  9. Range suitable clothing, water

Pre-requisites for attendance  – Idaho POST Basic certification

Instructors:

POST Coordinator: Mark Gidney

Location:

ISP District 1 Range
23213 N Old Hwy 95
Athol, ID 83801

Registration Details:

Please use the BLUE REGISTRATION FORM to the right.

Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 20 students.

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend.
Completion of this course will satisfy the High Liability Firearms Instructor biennial training requirement for endorsement renewal.

Registrations open 90 days before the start date of the course. Email confirmation will be sent to the trainee. If confirmation email has not been received, please check your SPAM or Junk email. 

R2 259 – Low-Light Firearms Training Course – Kuna

September 11 – 12,  2024, 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Credit Hours: 16
Course Number: 259

Description:

This is a POST provided in-service training for certified law enforcement officers; this training is designed for the end-user.  Shooting in low-light has long been a required and very necessary skill for law enforcement officers. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to a variety of low-light shooting skills for both the handgun and patrol rifle.  The Low-Light Firearms Course will consist of 16 hours of hands on performance based training. The 2-day course will provide the end-user with the fundamental concepts and principles to properly manipulate and deploy a handgun and rifle during low light conditions. This will be a reverse cycle training course starting at 5:30 pm each day!   Instruction will be at the range, on the range

Participants will be required to provide the following:

  1. Duty rifle with sling and at least two magazines
  2. Weapon mounted light and/or handheld flashlight
  3. 600 rounds of rifle training ammunition
  4.  5 rounds of duty rifle ammo
  5. Handgun and complete duty belt
  6. 600 rounds of handgun ammunition
  7. 5 rounds of handgun duty ammo
  8. Ear/eye pro
  9. Elbow & knee pads
  10. Ball cap
  11. Range suitable clothing, water

Pre-requisites for attendance  – Idaho POST Basic certification

Instructors:

POST Coordinator: Jeff Sklar – jeff.sklar@post.idaho.gov

Location:

IDOC Range
14601  Pleasant Valley Road
Kuna, Idaho  83634

Registration Details:

Please use the blue registration form to the right. Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 20 students.

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend.
Completion of this course will satisfy the High Liability Firearms Instructor biennial training requirement for endorsement renewal.

Registrations open 90 days before the start date of the course. Email confirmation will be sent to the trainee. If confirmation email has not been received, please check your SPAM or Junk email. 

R2 259 – Low-Light Firearms Training Course – Kuna

September 9 – 10,  2024, 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Credit Hours: 16
Course Number: 259

Description:

This is a POST provided in-service training for certified law enforcement officers; this training is designed for the end-user.  Shooting in low-light has long been a required and very necessary skill for law enforcement officers. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to a variety of low-light shooting skills for both the handgun and patrol rifle.  The Low-Light Firearms Course will consist of 16 hours of hands on performance based training. The 2-day course will provide the end-user with the fundamental concepts and principles to properly manipulate and deploy a handgun and rifle during low light conditions. This will be a reverse cycle training course starting at 5:30 pm each day!   Instruction will be at the range, on the range

Participants will be required to provide the following:

  1. Duty rifle with sling and at least two magazines
  2. Weapon mounted light and/or handheld flashlight
  3. 600 rounds of rifle training ammunition
  4.  5 rounds of duty rifle ammo
  5. Handgun and complete duty belt
  6. 600 rounds of handgun ammunition
  7. 5 rounds of handgun duty ammo
  8. Ear/eye pro
  9. Elbow & knee pads
  10. Ball cap
  11. Range suitable clothing, water

Pre-requisites for attendance  – Idaho POST Basic certification

Instructors:

POST Coordinator: Jeff Sklar – jeff.sklar@post.idaho.gov

Location:

IDOC Range
14601  Pleasant Valley Road
Kuna, Idaho  83634

Registration Details:

Please use the form below. Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 20 students.

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend.
Completion of this course will satisfy the High Liability Firearms Instructor biennial training requirement for endorsement renewal.
Registrations open 90 days before the start date of the course

R2 127C – Urban Rifle (end-user) Course – Kuna

March 13 – 15, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 24
Course Number: 127C

Description:

This is a POST provided in-service training for certified officers.  This Urban Rifle Course consists of 24 hours of hands-on, performance based rifle training. Students will learn how to properly manipulate and deploy a rifle within an urban environment. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the capabilities and limitations of the law enforcement patrol rifle.

Participants will be required to provide the following:

  1. Duty rifle with sling and at least two magazines
  2. Weapon mounted light and/or handheld flashlight
  3. 700 rounds of rifle training ammunition
  4.  5 rounds of duty rifle ammo
  5. Handgun and complete duty belt
  6. Ear/eye pro
  7. Elbow & knee pads
  8. Ball cap
  9. Range suitable clothing, water

Pre-requisites for attendance  – Idaho POST Basic certification

Instructors:

POST Coordinator: Jeff Sklar – jeff.sklar@post.idaho.gov

Location:

IDOC Range
14601  Pleasant Valley Road
Kuna, Idaho  83634

Registration Details:

Please use the form below.

Registrations fill quickly, and this class is limited to 20 students.

Remarks:

All Registration requests will be vetted by POST for approval to attend.
Completion of this course will satisfy the High Liability Firearms Instructor biennial training requirement for endorsement renewal.
Registrations open 90 days before the start date of the course