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Host an Instructor Level Course

If your department has access to a range and classroom space, please contact us. We are looking to provide instructor level training opportunities in all regions.

Hosting Requirements

• Minimum 15 yard handgun range

• Minimum 50 yard rifle capability

• Proper target frames

• Restroom access

• Nearby classroom access

• There is no cost to use range.

 

Return to Duty Firearms Standard

Officers returning to duty who have been away from firearms training for less than five years and more than one full training cycle must complete the following requirements.
 

1. MPTC Qualification

Complete the MPTC 50 round handgun qualification course.

• One attempt

• Must meet the state passing standard

• Qualification will count toward the current training year
   

2. Statewide Classroom Requirements

Complete the Statewide Standard Skills Classroom Requirements, including:

• Department Use of Force Policy

• 555 CMR

• Relevant case law including Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner
   

3. Annual Skills Training

Complete any additional firearms skills training required for the incoming training year.

If an officer cannot complete the second live fire training within the remaining training year, the officer may request a waiver into the next training year, provided the following have been completed.

• MPTC qualification

• Classroom requirements

 

Less Lethal Instructor Requirement
 

An officer does not need to be a certified firearms instructor to serve as a Less Lethal Instructor.

Instructor Certification

• 16 hours MPTC Instructor program

• Completion of all required training modules

New User Certification-Department

• 8 hours of training and/or

• Completion of all required training modules, 
   

Annual Training- Department

Annual use must be conducted in modules assigned by the agency instructor, which should include:

• Qualification

• Familiarization course or classroom instruction

• Skills training
   

Teach to Task Model

The assigned hours for courses are designed for maximum student considerations.

Training should be conducted using a teach to task model, meaning instructors ensure all required modules are completed while adjusting delivery based on class size and learning needs.
 

Provided the training is taught to fit the task and all modules are covered, instructors may adjust the number of training hours or days.
 

For example, a rifle course scheduled as a three day class with forty officers may require the full three days to complete all modules. The same course with a single officer or a small group may reasonably be completed in a shorter period once all required modules are successfully taught and evaluated.
 

Instructors should document any changes or shortened training schedules to ensure accountability and training transparency.
 

MPTC Firearms Instructor Course Entrance Standards

Handgun Instructor Course

Entry Requirement

At the beginning of the course, all attendees must shoot the MPTC Handgun Course of Fire.

• Minimum score, 92

• One attempt only

• No reshoots

Failure to meet this standard will result in removal from the course.

Graduation Requirements

To successfully complete the course, attendees must:

• Shoot the final MPTC Handgun Course of Fire

• Achieve a minimum score of 94

• Pass the skills assessment

Both the qualification and the skills assessment must be passed in order to graduate.

 

Patrol Rifle Instructor Course

Prerequisite

Must be a current certified MPTC Handgun Instructor.

Entry Requirement

At the start of the course, attendees must shoot the MPTC Rifle Course of Fire.

• Minimum score, 90

• One attempt

• No reshoots
   

Graduation Requirements

To pass the course, attendees must:

• Pass the final Rifle Qualification

• Minimum score, 94

• Pass the skills assessment

Both components must be successfully completed to graduate.

 

Shotgun Instructor Course

Prerequisite

Must be a current certified MPTC Handgun Instructor.

Entry Requirement

At the start of the course, attendees must shoot the MPTC Shotgun Course of Fire.

• Minimum score, 84

• One attempt

• No reshoots
   

Graduation Requirements

To pass the course, attendees must:

• Pass the final Shotgun Qualification

• Minimum score, 92

• Pass the skills assessment

Both the qualification and skills assessment must be passed to graduate.