Firearms Training
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
Grabbing and firing an officer’s gun during arrest results in a felon in possession of firearm conviction and a 110-month prison sentence
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?
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
A one-time expense can enable scores of students to be trained in a technique or philosophy for years to come
It’s not safe to hope for the best without preparing for the worst. Stay sharp, in shape and entertained
These new products will not only improve your own skills, but may also get your family off the sofa
The SIG Sauer Academy offers more than 110 instructional courses in the safe and effective use of firearms, both at its dedicated facility and on location around the country
Good instructors are always trying to improve their knowledge and ability so they can do a better job for their students
This drill teaches good head position at a different angle than standing straight up
Jack Wilson, a former reserve deputy, fired a single shot, quickly ending the attack that killed 2 people Sunday
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