DESCRIPTION: This 80-hour course is designed to train individuals to be Firearms Instructors. The course covers firearms knowledge, teaching techniques and lesson planning, range preparation, combat shooting techniques and safety. Each attendee will be required to demonstrate competent teaching techniques, and proficient use and safety of firearms prior to receiving certification. The qualification courses are listed below.

PREREQUISITES: This course is highly challenging. This course is not designed to teach students how to shoot.  Students are expected to be highly proficient with their departmental firearms prior to attending this course. Students must be full-time peace officers, or active duty military personnel. Personnel must be selected by their respective agency to attend this course.  It is recommended, but not required, students attend an intermediate or advanced pistol course prior to attending this course.  All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office must sign a liability waiver.

PRESENTATION HOURS: This is an 80-hour course starting at 0800 on the first day. Students will be provided with a class schedule on the first day of the course outlining the hours for the course. *Due to the Holiday the 05/27/2025-06/06/2025 Class schedule will be Tuesday-Friday, 0800-1800 hours on the first week (5/27/2025-05/30/2025) and Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 on the second week (06/02/2025-06/06/2025).

POST CERTIFICATION: POST Plan IV.  POST Cert# 1010-21640

COLLEGE CREDITS:  1.0 Chabot College Units on completion of course. 

 Important Steps for Enrollment:

 Register on Our Website:

1. First, secure your spot by registering and paying directly through our website. The payment goes to us, not to the college.
2. Apply to Chabot College:
   After registering with us, you must apply separately to Chabot College for course credit. Visit the Chabot College website at Chabot College to complete the application process. For best results, use Google Chrome when applying.
3. Send Application Information:
   Once your application to the college is complete, email the following details to CC-ACSOAcademy@chabotcollege.edu:
• Subject Line: (Insert Course Title and Start Date)
• Your Full Name
• Application Confirmation Number
• Your Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)

This process is necessary to receive 1.0 Chabot College units upon successful completion of the course.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: 

• Agency approved duty pistol and three magazines (minimum) with pouches
• Agency approved duty belt
• Agency approved shotgun
• Agency approved patrol rifle with three - 30 round magazines
• Ammunition needed: Minimum of 1750 rounds for duty handgun, 250 rounds .223/5.56 mm, 150 rounds of shotgun buckshot and 10 rounds of rifled slug.
• Ballistic vest and/or tactical outer carrier
• Off-duty concealment holster and weapon (100 rounds of ammunition if different than duty weapon)
• Plain clothes (for off-duty portion of training), shorts and open-toed shoes are not allowed on the range.
• Ear and eye protection
• Agency approved BDU uniform SHALL be worn with hat.
• Handheld flashlight and spare batteries
• A weapon mounted light is recommended but not required.
• Red hats or red shirts are NOT allowed on the range for students.
• Weapon cleaning equipment

Note:  All equipment utilized and worn must be authorized in their agency’s policies. 

During this class students will be creating course outlines and other student projects. It is recommended that each student bring a laptop computer and flash drive to assist them with this portion of the training.

CERTIFICATION STANDARDS: Students must fire a minimum score of 90 % (36 out of 40 possible) on the "Instructor Handgun Course" on the first day of the course to remain in the class. Students must also fire a minimum score of 80% (240 out of 300 possible) on the "Bullseye Qualification Course" by the first Wednesday to successfully pass the course.  Students who are unable to pass the qualification course will be dismissed from the course.  There will also be a written test at the end of the course which students must pass with a minimum 80% score.

Below are the qualification standards required to successfully complete this course:

BULLSEYE QUALIFICATION COURSE

TARGET: FBI IP1 Bullseye

AMMUNITION: 30 ROUNDS

START POSITION: Handgun in the low ready position and cocked into single action.

STAGE 1 - Slow fire - 25 yard line - 10 rounds
TIME: 4 minutes
On command shooter fires 10 rounds in 4 minutes. All rounds single action (SA).

STAGE 2 - Timed fire - 15 yard - 10 rounds
TIME: TWO STRINGS OF 5 ROUNDS IN 20 SECONDS
On command shooter fires 5 rounds in 20 seconds. All rounds single action (SA). Upon completion shooter prepares for the second string of 5 rounds.
On command shooter fires 5 rounds in 20 seconds. All rounds single action (SA).

STAGE 3- rapid fire - 15 yard line - 10 rounds
TIME: TWO STRINGS OF 5 ROUNDS IN 10 SECONDS
On command shooter fires 5 rounds in 10 seconds. All rounds single (SA).
Upon completion shooter prepares for second string of 5 rounds.
On command shooter fires 5 rounds in 10 seconds. All rounds single action (SA).

SCORING: POINT VALUE ON TARGET - 300 POSSIBLE
PASSING SCORE: 80% - 240 points out of 300 possible.

INSTRUCTOR HANDGUN QUALIFICATION COURSE

TARGET: ACSO 21 Silhouette
AMMUNITION: 40 Rounds

START POSITION: Handgun holstered and decocked (If applicable)

STAGE 1: - 25 Yards, 18 rounds
TIME: 75 seconds
6 Rounds Kneeling right hand using barricade support 
6 Rounds Standing over the top of the barricade 
6 Rounds Kneeling left hand using barricade support

STAGE 2: - 15 Yards, 12 rounds
TIME: 25 seconds
6 Rounds Standing right hand supported by left hand
6 Rounds Standing left hand supported by right hand

STAGE 3: - 7 Yards, 10 rounds (2 Mags with 5 rounds each)
TIME: 15 seconds
5 Round Standing right hand only, Mandatory reload from the slide lock position,
5 Rounds Standing left hand only

SCORING: Only hits in the 5 and 6 zone will be counted for score on this course of fire.
PASSING SCORE: 90% 36 hits out of 40 possible.

CONFIRMATION EMAILS: A confirmation email will be sent out a month prior to the course. If no response is received two weeks before the start of clourse, you will be dropped from the course.

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 24 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. If you need additional information please call Range Technician Lynn Frost, at (925) 803-7131 or lfrost@acgov.org.

PAYMENT POLICY: As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance the experience for all students, we are implementing a new policy regarding tuition payments. All course tuition must be paid in full prior to the start of class. Payments should be completed no later than the first day of class. If payment is not received by this date, the individual may be asked to reschedule or defer attendance until payment is received.

Tuition payments can be made online during the course registration process. Alternatively, payments can be made by phone or in person on the first day of class. We accept cash, check, or credit card as suitable forms of payment. Please note that a 2.49% non-refundable service fee will apply to all credit card transactions.

We strongly encourage early payment to avoid any disruptions to your enrollment.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

CANCELLING REGISTRATION:  To cancel a registration for a course, please notify the Regional Training Center via e-mail or phone. E-mail cancellations can be directed to rtcinfo@sheriffacademy.com and phone cancellations to (925) 551-6970. In all cases, course cancellations less than 5 business days prior to class start date, may be subject to a course cancellation fee equal to 50% of the course tuition. Students who fail to attend the course without cancelling prior to the start of the course (No Show) will be charged the full course tuition.

 *Due to the physical dangers of this course, you will be required to sign a Release of Liability as a safety precaution when arriving at the RTC. Please see the link below to review the document.

http://sheriffacademy.com/upload/2024-Sanchez.Release.of.liability.Revised.pdf