Firearms Training
From force-on-force drills to brain science, Police Training Week delivers strategies that help agencies reduce risk, improve performance and save lives
Stress inoculation, memory science and scenario realism can reshape how officers perform when it matters most
From room clearing to stress inoculation, these quick, affordable drills help officers build critical skills even when training time is short
As the Weld County Sheriff’s deputies were no longer on the firing line and securing their gear, one deputy discharged their firearm, injuring themselves and another deputy
Force-on-force training exposes the limits of static drills and builds the confidence and competence officers need to prevail in real encounters
Creative scheduling, partnerships, technology and grants can help agencies train more officers more effectively — even when budgets are tight
The T4E TC 68 rifle mirrors patrol rifle handling, offers flexible power and ammo options, and keeps scenario training safer and more affordable
Veteran firearms instructor Todd Fletcher explains why minimum-standard training is dangerous and how agencies can build realistic, effective police training programs
Virtual reality, AI and robotics bring immersive practice to officer training, delivering realism and adaptability beyond classroom lectures
A five-year NLEFIA review of officer-involved shootings suggests red dot sights improve accuracy, but reveals gaps in agency training and questions about officer preparedness
A weekly 15-minute training habit can mean the difference between life and death
The officers were injured by what turned out to be breaching rounds fired by an officer acting as a gunman in the training scenario, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said
Specialized training targets unique circumstances of off-duty concealed carry
Agencies must provide their officers with the training they need to be just as competent with their firearm off duty as they are on duty
Agencies that undertrain with the 12-gauge are overlooking one of law enforcement’s most powerful and versatile defensive tools
Why mastering sight picture and trigger manipulation is key to red dot handgun success
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
CrossFit-trained officers will feel right at home — except now the workout of the day includes targets and tactical gear
This drop-in device delivers recoil-free trigger reset, shot placement feedback and app-based tracking — no range, ammo or gear required
The New Milford Police Department will use the grant to make the firearms range house ADA-compliant
Grabbing and firing an officer’s gun during arrest results in a felon in possession of firearm conviction and a 110-month prison sentence
The family of Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, a 22-year veteran of the department, said that the LASD failed to comply with orders by state regulators to inspect and clean the trailers
Two officers. Two gun grabs. Here’s what went wrong — and what you can learn
A scenario-based training reveals how drawing a weapon against an unarmed threat shapes officer decisions, tactics and outcomes
A Pennsylvania State Police said that the .223-caliber rifle provides operational advantages such as a longer effective range
The ILEETA Conference & Expo isn’t your average training conference — it is a tactical playground for cops who teach cops
Your shooting stance is the foundation of marksmanship. Learn how the right gear, dry fire systems and fitness tools can help you stabilize your platform and improve performance
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