Firearms Training
Unlock the full potential of your firearms training with practical drills that emphasize skill development, critical thinking and performance improvement
Inexpensive means to increase, enhance and sustain your firearms proficiency between annual LEOSA qualifications
Transform your dry fire training with gamechanging tools — from trigger-reset mags to VR simulations, these products make practice more engaging, effective and fun
It is critical police firearms trainers evaluate what can be accomplished on the range with limited ammunition
Officials say the animal tried to approach the deputy even after a warning shot, leaving the deputy with “no other option”
For more than two decades, Police1 has delivered training content for LEOs. We asked our long-time columnists to discuss how police training has evolved during that time
The Berkeley Police Department uses a variety of shooting positions during AR-15 training to prepare officers to respond in any situation
How does wearing nitrile gloves impact an officer’s ability to draw their weapon?
When law enforcement practices become political fodder, both officers and civilians lose
Many renowned instructors are using the B8 target in classes, but do we understand why?
New research finds a significant relationship between muzzle position and the likelihood of making a shooting-decision error
Here’s how to make your rounds count when you have limited ammo
Police leadership must elevate the importance of being prepared for a threat of this type
There’s a lot of officers who’ve only handled their issued firearm and could use a little training on how to safely unload revolvers
Both active and retired officers must be trained in how to properly select and handle their undercover or off-duty firearms
The district voted to allow armed school employees after two students were shot and wounded by a 14-year-old in 2016
A new program from VirTra teaches officers how to recognize mental health challenges and how to respond appropriately
It is highly likely that if someone gets your duty firearm ‒ for any reason ‒ that person will kill you
You are looking down the muzzle of a semi-automatic pistol held by a man at point-blank range, what will you do next?
The standards aim to reduce the disparity in length and content of law enforcement firearms instructor certification courses nationwide
Officers shot the suspect after he rammed his van into two patrol cars
How virtual training, live fire and shoot house training are converging to prepare today’s officers for tomorrow’s threats
Police departments rely on a combination of internal and external training resources – how does your agency measure up?
Specialized training targets unique circumstances of off-duty concealed carry
Many considerations go into planning and running a firearms training class
Simulators can be set up almost anywhere to provide critical flexibility, essential skills development and crisis-specific training
Follow these 5 steps to protect against being disarmed by a suspect
With training extremely limited during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical you maintain your firearms skills through ongoing practice
A 2-day course from NLEFIA shows why your department should adopt RDS for duty pistols
Three external factors can impact long-term use of these facilities
As the number of people with autism grows, it’s important to recognize potential communication challenges so that police can interact more safely and effectively with these individuals
In this Q&A, Police1 asks an expert what police need to know about people with autism and why, as well as what they can expect to learn from the new VirTra training course
A longtime police officer and trainer picked up some critical cues and strategies when he previewed the new VirTra course
