Firearms Instructor Development

This two-day course focuses on how to optimally train others in marksmanship at speed. Our goal is for every student instructor to finish this class with a deeper understanding of how to train their students so that they can improve as efficiently as possible.

Topics Covered:

• Principles of adult learning and performance psychology
• Diagnostic and coaching skills
• Technical efficiency and individual optimization of technique
• Drill selection for desired training effect
• Isolation of skills and training methodology for improvement
• Technical experimentation in training
• Complex drills for training skills in aggregate
• Maximizing performance under pressure
• Creating a feedback loop for maximizing efficiency of training 

Course Prerequisites 

• Good health and a fitness level sufficient for strenuous physical activity. All our classes incorporate vigorous athletic movement.
• All our classes require safe weapons handling at an unconsciously competent level of skill. This includes drawing from a holster, reholstering, reloads, and weapons safety during dynamic movement and under physical and mental stress. Flagrant or negligent unsafe actions will result in removal from a class without refund.
• This class also requires at least one of the following prerequisites:
• Completion of a military or law enforcement firearms instructor course
• Completion of a military special operations pipeline
• Minimum B class in USPSA or Master in IDPA
• Firearms instructor course from a reputable instructor (NRA or CCW instructor certifications are not sufficient)

Equipment Requirements

• Serviceable pistol of 9mm or larger caliber, minimum 3 magazines (6 for single stack guns), belt, holster and at a minimum two mag pouches capable of retaining weapon and magazines during strenuous movement. Minimum 1,000 rounds of ammunition, although more is recommended. Eye/ear protection for range. No Serpa holsters or soft nylon/leather holsters permitted in class.

If you are interested in bringing us in to teach this class for your group, team, or agency, please contact us at info@greybeardactual.com to begin the process of scheduling it.