Firearms Training
A scenario-based training reveals how drawing a weapon against an unarmed threat shapes officer decisions, tactics and outcomes
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
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
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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
Knowing how to use lighting conditions and flashlights is as important as shooting accurately
There is one New Year’s resolution that should be on every officer’s list ‒ to increase the time you dedicate to training this coming year
If you ever need this skill, the pressure of the moment will be unfathomable, so practice this movement until you can perform it smoothly
Firearms simulation systems are an allowable cost in many federal grant programs that focus on officer and public safety
As mentors, we should design our teaching style with the primary focus being the success of the individual officer
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