Master Instructor Development Program

Advanced Continuing Education for Firearms Instructors

The IALEFI Master Instructor Development Program (MIDP) is a three-day continuing education program designed specifically for individuals who are already certified firearms instructors.

Unlike traditional firearms training courses, the MIDP is not a shooting school. Instead, it focuses on helping experienced instructors become more effective communicators, coaches, and educators when teaching critical gunfight-winning skills.

This advanced program emphasizes instructor development across the three primary law enforcement firearm platforms:

• Handgun
• Shotgun
• Patrol Rifle

Participants will explore proven training methodologies that improve how instructors present information, coach students, and develop effective firearms training programs within their agencies.

Through a combination of classroom instruction, practical exercises, and demanding live-fire training, attendees will refine both their instructional approach and operational skills.

The program is designed to challenge instructors of all experience levels while providing tools that improve the quality of training delivered to officers in the field. Ultimately, the goal of MIDP is to help instructors create more effective training environments that contribute to greater officer safety and operational readiness.

Live-fire exercises can be physically demanding, and participants should be in good physical condition prior to attending.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Improve their effectiveness as firearms instructors
• Apply adult learning concepts to enhance student retention
• Develop coaching strategies that encourage natural action responses
• Structure training programs that progress from concepts to skills to drills
• Reinforce combat-effective shooting fundamentals across multiple platforms
• Communicate operational concepts clearly and effectively to students

Topics Covered

Participants will be exposed to a wide range of instructor development concepts including:

• Active range safety and management
• Review of fighting fundamentals and shooting positions
• Development of operational skills across handgun, shotgun, and rifle platforms
• Understanding and teaching the gunfight mindset
• Adult learning principles that improve training retention
• Developing coaching strategies that build natural responses under stress
• Progressing training from concepts to skills to drills

Student Equipment Requirements

Participants should arrive prepared with the following equipment:

Handgun

• Duty pistol and holster
  • 600 rounds of handgun ammunition (if shotgun is included)
  • 800 rounds of handgun ammunition (if shotgun is excluded)

Patrol Rifle

• Semi-automatic rifle with sling
  • 400 rounds of rifle ammunition
  • Minimum 2 magazines

Shotgun

• Duty shotgun with sling
  • 120 rounds of shotgun ammunition
  • At least 10 rounds of slugs (remaining rounds may be birdshot or duty type)

Personal Protective Equipment

• Wraparound eye protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Brimmed hat
  • Range appropriate apparel

Additional Items

• Hydration fluids and snacks

Host This Program at Your Agency

Agencies interested in bringing this advanced instructor training to their department can host the IALEFI Master Instructor Development Program.

When an agency hosts the course:

• IALEFI provides the instructor team
• IALEFI helps promote the course to our membership network
• Your instructors gain access to high-level continuing education locally
• Attendees receive recognized instructor training credits

Hosting the MIDP is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your department’s firearms training program while making the course available to nearby agencies.

Interested in Hosting This Program?

To host the IALEFI Master Instructor Development Program, contact us:

Email: info@ialefi.com
Phone: 603-524-8787

Or fill out the form below and our team will work with you to coordinate scheduling, instructor placement, and course promotion.