Firearms Instructor Course

Program Announcement

The Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF), under the auspices of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), will be holding a Firearms Instructor Course at 1190 Scottsville Road, Rochester, New York. This course prepares MPTC certified general topics instructors to teach numerous subjects related to firearms including, safety, instructional techniques, shooting fundamentals, tactics, revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns, ammunition, equipment, use of force, critical incident trauma and legal issues. The program is presented in the classroom and on a firearms range.

Students who successfully complete this course will receive four (4) college credits from Monroe Community College.

Session Dates

April 1 thru 12, 2024, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Prerequisites

  • Current NYS peace or police officer
  • Three years of experience in a police or peace officer position that requires carrying a firearm
  • Completion of the NYS DCJS Instructor Development Course
  • Shooting Pre-Test: On the first day of the course, students will be required to fire a qualifying course of fire as described in the Firearms Training Unit of the NYS MPTC Basic Course for Police Officers. A minimum score of 90% is required.

Required Attire and/or Equipment

  • Attire (dress code)

    • Battle Dress Uniform (BDU),
    • Training shirt (Polo preferred)
    • Baseball cap

  • Equipment

    • Flash drive to obtain course materials
    • Duty gear: belt, handgun, holster, 3 spare magazines

      • 50 rounds .38 special practice ammunition
      • 100 rounds Simunition AMO 9MM FX Non-Marking Cartridges
      • 1,000 rounds service pistol practice ammunition
      • 100 rounds service pistol ammunition
      • 200 rounds – frangible handgun ammunition (Optional)

    • 12-gauge shotgun (loaners are available)

      • 50 rounds 12-gauge slug
      • 100 rounds 12-gauge buckshot
      • 25 rounds frangible 12-gauge buckshot (Optional) 

    • Protective vest
    • Hearing, eye & groin protection
    • Pen and notebook
    • Flashlight

Graduation Requirements

  • 90% attendance (policy set by Monroe Community College)
  • 70% passing grade on written examination
  • Passing grade on proficiency test

Course Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition: $816.00 (per person)
  • Estimated Student Fees: $111.75 (Student fees may vary each semester)
  • Agencies will be billed directly
  • Note: Monroe Community College may find it necessary to revise tuition and fees as necessary and reserves the right to do so.

Reservations

Please complete the online Law Enforcement Program Course Reservation Form prior to March 11, 2024. Submitting a reservation form does not guarantee admittance to a course. Confirmation notices will be emailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the class. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

To avoid double tuition billing, a Certificate of Residence is required from students who reside outside of Monroe County.