International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

Registration Now Open for ATC 2026!

Join us in Palm Bay, Florida, from September 27 – October 2, 2026, for our milestone 45th Annual Training Conference hosted by the Palm Bay Police Department.

2026 IALEFI Instructor of the Year Nominations

Submissions are now open the 2026 IALEFI Instructor of the Year. You can submit a narrative nomination letter using the link below:

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Our Training Course Programs

Discover expert-led courses designed to elevate your skills in law enforcement firearms training — click to explore our comprehensive and interactive training programs:

Annual Training Conference

An annual seminar providing informative individual classes and dynamic live fire range exercises that are topical, relevant, and dependent…

Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) Instructor Course

For certified firearms instructors who want to expand their knowledge and instructional capabilities in the use of LPVO-equipped patrol rifles.

Patrol Rifle Instructor Course (PRI)

Advanced instruction on the operation, handling, and training methodologies required to effectively teach patrol rifle programs within a public safety environment.

Police Shotgun Instructor Course (SIC)

For for certified firearms instructors who want to develop instructor-level proficiency in the use and instruction of the law enforcement patrol shotgun.

Complete Range Master Course

This course emphasizes developing useable skills including lesson plan development through live-fire student-designed and graded practical exercises

Firearms Instructor Course

44 Hour Firearms Instructor Course is designed to train and certify law enforcement, military, and licensed security personnel as instructors.

Master Instructor Development Program

In this three-day program, participants will be shown drills designed to improve the performance of both proficient and problem shooters.

Custom Training Course

IALEFI will work with the agency to determine their needs, develop a training solution, and send IALEFI firearms instructors to provide the instruction.

Regional Training Conference

Topics cover a variety of firearm instructor disciplines including dynamic live fire range exercises for handguns, shotguns, rifle tactics, and armorers or DT classes.

Our Instructors

Meet our dedicated team of expert instructors, bringing decades of experience and specialized knowledge to elevate your firearms training.

William Leanos

Certified Firearms Instructor

Robert Woodard

Certified Firearms Instructor

Greg Bettis

Certified Firearms Instructor

Mike Johnson

Certified Firearms Instructor

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