International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors®
January 21-22, 2008

2008 Regional Training Conference

Amarillo, TX
This program is full  - no further registrations will be taken.
Space is limited for this training conference
Course offerings:
 - Advanced Shooting Skills
 - Confined Space Engagement
- Close Quarter Shooting For The Patrol Rifle

-Registration Fee $75.00

-Receive TCLEOSE training credits for the classes

- Report to the Amarillo Shooting Complex,-  From Amarillo, take I-40 West to Arnot Road. Take Arnot Road exit and continue west on the I-40 service road for approximately 1 mile. Turn right on S. Hill Road (there will be a “City of Amarillo Landfill” sign) and go 2 miles north to Bezner Road. Turn left. Shooting Complex is located ½ mile on the right.

- Required - hat, wrap around eye protection and ear protection.  Soft body armor is recommended.

- IALEFI Safety Check required for all participants, which will be offered prior to any range activities.
Local Lodging Information
Fifth Season Inn  

6801 W. Interstate 40 Exit 65 
806-358-7881 
Rates are $60.00 plus tax double or single. Ask for IALEFI® when reserving room
Advanced Shooting Skills
Amarillo SWAT Team
This course will enhance anyone’s shooting through different shooting courses that are fun and very challenging. This course will make anyone a better shooter and the courses will be great to take home to your agency.

Requirements: Duty gear, duty weapon, 500 rounds of ammunition.

Confined Space Engagement
Lt. Kenneth Farren (Retired)
Constricted space or linear space engagements are always “up close and personal," so that the tactics of time, distance and cover that are applicable under other circumstances don’t apply. In a close encounter of the first kind  you need to be capable of properly handling, maneuvering and employing your weapon in any situation you may find yourself thrust in to. In constricted space combat the urge to fight or flight will be instantaneous. Learned constricted space weapons movements and shooting techniques are a must and essential to your professional development and your self preservation

Ken Farren is the former Chief Deputy of the 206 Officer Potter County Sheriffs Office and a Retired Lieutenant for the Amarillo Police Department. He has over 34-years as a Law Enforcement Officer and a graduate of 215th FBI National Academy. He is a certified FBI, DPS, and NRA Firearms Instructor specializing in SWAT Tactics, Officer Involved Shootings, Basic and Advance Firearms. Farren has instructed law officers from all over southwest United States and military/police units in Brazil. He is also a Board Member for IALEFI®

Requirements: Duty gear, duty weapon, 200 rounds of ammunition.


Close Quarter Shooting For The Patrol Rifle
Sgt. Steve Mitchell – Amarillo Police Department
Sgt. Jimmy Johnson – Amarillo Police Department

For most agencies the patrol rifle started out as a perimeter weapon to secure a scene until more specialized units could arrive.  However, with the increasing threat of active shooters, mass homicides in progress, terroristic threats, etc. the role of the patrol rifle has evolved.  It is now being utilized by first responding field officers as a perimeter weapon, an entry weapon and all distances in between.  This course will put the individual through various drills with an emphasis on close quarter shooting that incorporates movement, multiple threats, reloading, transitioning to the sidearm and various other skills that the rifle operator should have.

Sgt. Steve Mitchell is a 25 year veteran of the Amarillo Police Department. He has worked as a SWAT Officer, Detective, and Field Supervisor. He is the departments Rifle Instructor and he has taught at numerous Annual and Regional Training Conferences, as well as for other agencies.

Sgt. Jimmy Johnson has been with the Amarillo Police Dept. for 20 years.  He has worked in patrol, the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Unit, and is currently assigned to the Detective division.  He has served as a SWAT Alternate, Underwater Search and Rescue Team Member and is a member of the Honor Guard.  In addition to having instructed at RTC’s and an ATC, he has taught all levels of force across the United States.

Requirements: Duty gear, duty weapon, 200 rounds of ammunition Patrol Rifle with a sling, (1, 2, or 3 point)  400 rounds of ammunition, 3 magazines with a  minimum capacity of 20 rounds, knee pads, and safety gear.

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