FBI Firearms Instructor Certification

The Birmingham Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, is conducting an 40-hour FBI Firearms Instructor Course. This course will be held August 5 – 9, 2024 beginning at 09:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center. 3500 Happy Hollow Lane, Fultondale, AL 35068 (Phone: 205-849-5246).

The tuition for this class is FREE which includes classroom supplies and handouts.

Upon completion of this course each student will be recognized by APOSTC as a qualified firearms instructor. Upon completion of this course, instructors will be able to conduct all of their department's firearm qualifications including night/low light training, combat training. and shotgun training courses.

There will be a Pre-Qualification shoot for this course. Just because you RSVP for this class, does not guarantee you a slot in this class. At present the class is slotted for 14 students and we have more than that competing for this class. We will be taking the first 14 students that have signed up, in order, and passed the pre-qualification in that order. Meaning, if you registered as number 8 and fail a qualification attempt, the person who is number 17, and passed the pre-qualification will be selected. Each student must have a minimum of 150 rounds of handgun ammunition, 150 rifle/sub gun ammunition for prequalification.

Below are the courses of fire that will be used in the Pre-Qualification:

• A score of 100% on the APOSTC Pistol Qualification Course. The shooter must pass at least 1 of the 3 qualification attempts.

          · If you are using Iron Sights, you have to get 40/50 rounds in the 8 Ring or better on a Q-20 target

          · If you are using a Red Dot, you have to get 45/50 rounds in the 8 Ring or better on a Q-20 target

• A score of 96% of higher on the FBI Carbine Qualification Course. The shooter must pass at least 1 of the 3 qualification attempts.

          · Shooters will be required to score a 96 overall on the FBI Carbine Qualification Course, with at least 40/50 in the 8 ring or better on a Q-20 target or similar.

Targets will be scored by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Range Firearms Instructors.

Here is a link to the Q-20 target, that’s what the FBI uses now. Q-20 targets can be purchased here:

https://shop.actiontarget.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=1D6AFA25072E47E2BF6633ECDF744218

As a substitution for Q-20 targets, you can cut out the 8-ring portion and affix it to any Q style target

Students must possess above average shooting skills. This course is NOT designed to teach students to shoot It is designed to teach them how to teach others to shoot.

Pre-Qualification: Pre-Qualification will be conducted at 0800 hours on the following dates:

· June 12, 2024 @ 0800

· June 13, 2024 @ 0800

· June 14, 2024 @ 0800

To reserve a position for this class and the pre-qualification, please RSVP online at https://www.jeffersoncountysotrainingcenter.com/ under advanced training. An email will be sent out confirming your status in this class, along with a reminder about the pre-qualificaiton closer to the pre-qualification date.

Gear List

· Pistol with at least 4 magazines

· Rifle with sling & at least 2 magazines

· 700 pistol rounds

· 400 rifle rounds

· Body armor

· Eye & Ear protection

· Hat

· Sunscreen

· Bug spray

· Water

· Rain gear

· Sharpie

· Pen/pad

· Belt/duty rig/hip holster/mag pouches

· Attire is range-casual all week

Students must also memorize verbatim the FBI Cardinal Safety Rules:

1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.

2. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to press it.

3. Never point a firearm at anyone unless you are justified