MPTC FIREARMS 

CLASSIFICATION 2020 (levels are being phased out)
 

Level 1 = Firearms Instructor (FI)

Level 2-3 = Lead Instructor (LI)

Level 3 = Instructor Trainer (IT)
 

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (FI) 
(choose Firearms Instructor date for recert)
All Instructors in Massachusetts will be classed as Firearms Instructors.

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• No geographical boundary

• Can qualify and train officers to MPTC Standards

• Can assistant at academy or reserve class

  • Must meet perquisites to assist

    • See perquisites

  • Must be invited by LI

  • Cannot be lead at any program
     

LEAD INSTRUCTOR (LI)    
(choose Lead Instructor date for Recert)

Instructor cadre certified to be Lead instructor at MPTC certified academy or teach the 56hr reserve basic program
 

• Lead at academy

• Can choose FI to assist at academy classes

  • Must meet perquisites

• Lead Reserve 56hr program

• MUST attend Lead Instructor recert every 2years

• Responsible to oversee and ensure the program is being run to MPTC standards
   

INSTRUCTOR TRAINER (IT)  
(choose Instructor Trainer date for Recert)

Instructor cadre certified to create new firearms instructors and run other MPTC certified programs.
 

• Teach and certify new instructors

• Run specialized programs for MPTC

• Run Instructor development programs

• Lead at academy or reserve programs

• Assist Special Service Team