Rifle Instructor Course

The 5-Day Rifle instructor course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach rifle shooting. Over five intensive days, students will cover rifle fundamentals, safety protocols, advanced marksmanship techniques, and range management. The course includes practical instruction on shooting positions, rifle maintenance, and ballistics, as well as teaching methodologies and student assessment. By the end of the program, participants will be fully prepared to train others in safe and accurate rifle handling, both in controlled environments and real-world scenarios.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Introduction to BZ Academy  Rifle Teaching Concepts.

• Safety on the shooting range and local laws.

• Group preparation and briefing.

• Group control and set up on the shooting range .

• Teaching the fundamentals to the group.

• Ready shooting drills for beginners (step-by-step guide).

• Specific drills to teach fixing malfunctions on rifles

•  Shooting in directions and multiple targets

• Specific drills to improve accuracy/weapon control/trigger work/grip/posture

• Setting up a dynamic drill safely 

• Alternative shooting positions 

• Shooting on the move

• Dealing with difficult/emotional students.

• Learning a rifle class teaching program.

• Teaching and shooting tests.

• Certification. 

Rifle instructor course Training Schedule

Day 1

• Introduction

• Course objectives

• BZ Academy Principle to Firearms Training

• Rifle instructor PowerPoint

• Safety brief

• Range medical plan

• Fundamentals of Shooting

• Loading and unloading

• Stance

• Grip

• Sight alignment

• Sight picture

• Trigger control

• Zeroing rifle

• Low-ready and high-ready positions

• Holdover and offset

• Bolt lock reloads

• Prone shooting

Day 2

• Student teach backs

• Medical plan

• Stance

• Loading and unloading

• Stance and grip

• Bolt lock reloads

• Malfunctions

• Firing positions

• Braced kneeling

• Double kneeling

• Speed kneeling

• Stretch kneeling

• Squatting

• Seated

• Rollover prone strong and support side

• Transition to handgun

• Multiple targets

• Multiple hit zones

• Magazine exchange with retention

DAY 3

• Student teach backs

• Medical plan

• Kneeling positions

• Seated positions

• Rifle-to-pistol transitions

• Magazine exchange with retention

• Shooting on the move

• Support side shoulder shooting

• Use of cover

• Distance shooting

• Rifle instructor standards

Day 4

• Student teach backs

• Shooting on the move

• Use of cover

• Support side shooting   

• Pivots and turns

• Disabled operator drills

• Close quarter rifle

• Rifle instructor standards

• Rifle instructor qualification test

• instructor prep period for teaching Day 5 class

Day 5

• Written test hand-in

• Student instructor-led rifle course

• Course debrief

• Rifle instructor standards

• Rifle instructor qualification certificates

SKILL PERQUISITES:  Good Rifle, handling skills proven by the attendance of professional courses either at BZ Academy or at any reputable training facility.  Please contact us for clarification. The rifle instructor course is not for beginners and you should have prior firearms training experience.

Firearms provided: AR15 and Glock

Ammunition: 1200 rounds of .223 and 100rounds of 9mm (depending on the group skill, and level)

Rifle instructor Manual Book Included

instructor Patch* and BZ Academy International certificate upon positive completion of the course. If you do not pass the tests and meet minimum requirements you'll receive a participation diploma.

The course includes 3 tests that need to be passed positively (1 shooting test/ 1 Theory multiple choice test / 1 Teaching test)

*To receive the BZ Academy instructor patch you need to pass the shooting test.

gear: Tactical Belt 40 mil wide. Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions.

This Course is run by SIG SAUER Academy (USA) Certified instructor

 

Airport Pick-Up and Transportation Information for Your Course in Poland

Arrival Information:

• Your destination airport is Wroclaw Airport (WRO), Poland.

• Plan to arrive one day before the course begins to allow for smooth travel and rest. Your accommodation is booked from one day before the course. 

• We will pick you up from Wroclaw Airport based on the arrival times of other participants, with the latest pick-up being around 18:00 on the day before the course starts. If your flight lands after 18:00, you’ll need to arrange your transportation to the hotel (via rental car, taxi, or train).

• The pick-up time will be confirmed by email once all participant flight schedules are received. Usually at 18.00, but can be earlier if all the participants land earlier. 

Departure Information:

• On the last day of the course, we will drop you off at Wroclaw Airport by 18:00.

• If your return flight is scheduled for the next day (early morning), you should arrange overnight accommodation in Wroclaw. We can drop you off at your hotel instead of the airport.

• If your return flight is earlier than 18:00 on the last day, we’ll assist you in arranging transport to ensure you reach the airport on time.

Flight Recommendations:

• If you're flying from the uk, we recommend using Wizz Air or Ryanair, as both airlines offer direct flights to Wroclaw from major uk airports.

• For travelers from other countries, please check your flight options. Be ready for pick-up at Wroclaw Airport by 18:00 the day before the course begins.

• We recommend using Skyscanner (https://www.skyscanner.net) to find the best flight deals.

Alternative Transport Options:

• If your flight arrives early in the day and you prefer not to wait for the late pick-up, you can take a train from Wroclaw’s main train station to Lubań Śląski, where the hotel is located. The train journey takes about 2 hours and costs approximately 7 EUR.

  • A direct bus from Wroclaw Airport to the TRAIN STATION in Wroclaw costs about 2 EUR. 

  • This is a popular and convenient option for students arriving early in Wroclaw, as you can check-in early in the hotel, and relax instead of waiting at the airport for the pickup at 18.00. 

Driving to the Course:

• If you plan to drive, your destination is:

  BZ Academy

  Radostów Średni 59-800, Poland

• We arrange accommodation in hotels around Lubań (postcode 59-800). If you're driving, use this postcode to plan your route.

• The hotel addresses differ from the BZ Academy Training facility. We will email you specific directions to your hotel before the course.

 

THIS COURSE INCLUDE:

• Customer care in English from registration through the course and after.

• Skilled and Experienced Professional Instructors, who will give you personal feedback, and corrections to improve your weapon handling skills.

• Accommodation - you arrive one day before the course and leave the same day when the course finishes in the evening.

• Food - Full board. No need to worry about that. if you have any requirements such as vegetarian/allergies etc let us know in advance.

• Airport Pick up and drop off at specific hours

• Range transfers from/to hotel

• Live ammunition

• Modern Firearms 

• training equipment such as holster/mag pouch/rifle sling etc.

• Safety equipment such as eye and ear protection

• BZ Academy Patch 

• BZ Academy International Certification

FLIGHTS are NOT INCLUDED.

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