TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will play host to two law enforcement firearm Instructor Development Classes and three GLOCK Armorer Training Events, each set at Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
Labeled “The Home of Marksmanship,” CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park regularly offers a number of rifle, pistol and shotgun opportunities for guests to enjoy. The Park’s Club House, where the fall courses will be held, consists of 13,000 square feet of useable space including classrooms and CMP’s Pro Shop – equipped with firearms, ammunition, shooting accessories and CMP memorabilia.
Classes to be held at CMP’s Talladega Marksmanship Park this fall include:
Oct. 26-28, 2021 – International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Master Instructor Development Program
The International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) is an independent, non-profit membership organization formed in 1981 by a group of dedicated law enforcement professionals. The group recognized the need to update and modernize the instruction and teaching techniques used to train law enforcement officers in firearms and use of force, creating informational programs along the way.
The Master Instructor Development Program (MIDP) is a three-day course designed to continue education for individuals already certified as firearm instructors for handgun, rifle and shotgun. The course will include more advanced hands-on skill progress, with emphasis on practical marksmanship and operational proficiencies. The info discussed in the MIDP will be particularly useful in creating a positive training experience that will result in greater officer safety.
Topics to be covered will include:
- range safety
- review of shooting fundamentals/positions
- operational skills
- basic tactics such as movement, use of cover, light management, etc.
- shooter remediation
- adult learning concepts
- coaching strategies
- course design
Registration for the MIDP will end Oct. 20, 2021. Cost of the course is $450 for IALEFI members and $505 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership upon completion and approval of an application).
Only 24 spots are open for the MIDP, so register now!
Dec. 13-17, 2021 – NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun Instructor Development School
The National Rifle Association (NRA) Firearm Instructor Development School is a week-long course for public and private law enforcement officers and military personnel, meant to enhance both instructor and firearms handling skills with the ultimate goal of effectively preparing officers to win potentially dangerous encounters.
The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to conduct safe, effective, reality bases and agency-related firearm training on shooting techniques, training methods and tactical philosophies. The course will utilize both classroom instruction and practical exercises on the range, allowing students to build their own agency programs.
Price for the course is $685 per student. Participants must have a good working knowledge of firearms prior to attending the school and must be a private or public law enforcement officer, a retired or previously employed law enforcement officer, a current member of the United States military or a GSA-approved government contractor.
Schools are limited in size, so apply soon!
To register for these classes:
Find more requirement information on both events and registration details through the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/ranges/talladega-marksmanship-park/talladega-matches/.
Talladega Marksmanship Park is open daily to the public all year long, Wednesday through Sunday. Find a list of monthly events and other happenings by visiting the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/ranges/talladega-marksmanship-park/.
Also look for these upcoming GLOCK Armorer Training Events at Talladega in 2021:
- Sept. 15, 2021 – GLOCK Armorer Course
- Nov. 2, 2021 – GLOCK Armorer Course
- Nov. 3-4, 2021 – GLOCK Advanced Armorer Course
GLOCK Training Courses Info:
GLOCK pistols are used by many law enforcement agencies around the world. GLOCK Professional Inc. provides professional training to law enforcement, military, licensed security and other personnel who would like to utilize the GLOCK “Safe Action” system. The Armorer and Advanced Armorer classes provide information and recommendations for the safe, responsible and effective use of GLOCK handguns and other products and include both classroom and live-fire range training.View more at https://glocktraining.com/.
For questions regarding training courses at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, please contact Bret Lankford, Training Manager, at (256) 474-4408 or blankford@thecmp.org.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.
