TPC 5-day L.E. Instructor Development Course - Handgun/Carbine

You will learn the Reactive Shooting Science doctrine and will also develop your skills as an instructor to ensure your officers are well-prepared to defend themselves and the community. This course will delve deeply into what it takes to shoot at true fighting speeds while maintaining shot placement accountability. You will learn how to diagnose shooting errors and correct them at speed without “slowing down to get your hits.” As a firearms instructor, it is your obligation to provide the best possible training for those under your charge. You will find that training in this course.

We focus not just on shooting skills but also on the knowledge and mindset to improve and gain consistent performance. Our training grounds the students solidly in Reactive Shooting Science(TM) with an emphasis on building consistently high performers with a firearm.

MISSION:

To provide the trainees the knowledge, practical skills, and a complete understanding of the principles and abilities to diagnose themselves of other trainees, using the Reactive Shooting Science system of high‐performance handgun reactive marksmanship.

METHODOLOGY:

Through a combination of lecture, group discussion, demonstration, and testing, each student will learn how to practically apply the concepts of Reactive Shooting and how to properly teach these concepts.

Each student/instructor will learn the principles of Reactive Shooting Science and how to apply those principles on an individual basis. They will then learn how to diagnose shooter deficiencies using these principles and how to improve those they teach and mentor. Each instructor‐student will have ample opportunities to demonstrate proficiency, competency, and understanding of these principles.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

Principles of high‐performance reactive marksmanship (Handgun/Carbine)

Fire Control Triangle – purposes, principles, and techniques of the stance, grip, and trigger control for high‐speed shooting, maintaining high‐level accuracy
Types of trigger manipulations
Reactive Shooting Cycle – the “algorithm” of the shot
Visual acceptability
Iron vs. red dot sights
Focal continuum – different types of focus and vision methods
The secrets of the highly efficient target transitions, engaging multiple targets (Handgun/Carbine)
The effective, high‐speed engagement (Draw from holster- Handgun)
Predictive vs. reactive shooting
Ready positions and rapidly mounting/dismounting the carbine
Off-hand engagement 50 – 100 yards and midrange distances with multiple shots (Carbine)
Dynamic engagements and principles of shooting on the move (Handgun/Carbine)
Principles of support (Carbine)

Methods for diagnostics (students’ performance)

Reading shooting group patterns
Most common shooting problems and errors – instant fix of the problem
Mental analogies and representations

Levels of competency

Qualities of the professional instructor

Developing a Skill and Evolving a Skill

Five Principles of kinetic efficiency in handgun and carbine manipulations

Understanding Neuroplasticity and Myelination as an Instructor

Efficient Speed Action Model

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Quality eye and ear protection (we highly recommend electronic ear pro)
1500 rounds of handgun ammunition / 1000 rounds carbine ammunition
A reliable service type handgun and at least three spare magazines
A backup handgun if you have one, just in case!
A sturdy belt, OWB kydex type holster that protects the trigger and several mag pouches
Semi-auto rifle/carbine or pistol caliber carbine(PCC) chambered in .223/ 5.56 or 9mm
Rifle sling
At least three carbine magazines – Must be able to retain two magazines on your body
A hat and clothing to suit the weather and protect you from ejected brass. We recommend that high neck shirts be worn.
To keep your hands more comfortable through the learning process, we recommend that you bring an athletic tape.
Water/electrolyte drinks/snacks to keep up your energy
A notebook/pen or pencil

TPC 5-day HANDGUN/CARBINE INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT: Law Enforcement Only! - San Diego, CA