Semi Auto Pistol Instructor Course

Learn how to run firearms courses safely and professionally. Develop your skills and career. Discover your new passion. Learn from the best tactical school how to run shooting courses.

 The main objective of the BZ Academy firearms instructor Course is to provide all the necessary knowledge to our students who after completion of pistol instructor certification will be able to run pistol classes. Students who are evaluated best by instructors during the course and meet all BZ Academy requirements will receive an offer to work with BZ Academy as a shooting instructor. We'll teach you BZ Academy training concepts and teaching methodology as well as supply you with ready-to-go teaching materials, so you can run shooting courses on your own under BZ Academy or as an independent shooting instructor.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Introduction to BZ Academy 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 various weapon systems

•  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 pistol class teaching program.

• Teaching and shooting tests.

• Certification. 

 

SKILL PERQUISITES: Tactical Handgun or equivalent. Good pistol, 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 Semi-Auto Pistol instructor course is not for beginners and you should have prior firearms training experience.

Pistols provided: Glock 17 and Glock 19

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

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

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

Pistol instructor course Schedule

       Day 1                                               

• Introduction

• Course Objectives

• BZ Academy Principle to Firearms Training                     

• Medical Brief

• Safety Brief

• Fundamentals of Shooting

• Ready Positions

• Draw

• Reloads            

• Teaching Assignments

• Debrief

• Weapon Maintenance

    Day 2   

• Students teach backs

• Single Hand

• Malfunctions

• Multiple Targets

• Barricade

• Alternative Positions

• Teaching Assignments

• Debrief

• Weapon Maintenance

Day3                     

• Student Teach Backs

• Move, Stop, Shoot

• Shooting on the move

• Support Hand Shooting Classroom

• Teaching Assignments

• Debrief

• Weapon Maintenance

Day 4                     

•  Student Teach Backs

• Single hand reloads

• Single Hand Malfunction Clearance

• Opposite Hand Draw

• Opposite Hand Malfunction Clearance

• Performance-Based Drills

• Shooting Test

• Debrief

• Weapon Maintenance

Day 5                  

• Student Instructor-Led Pistol Course

• Written Test

• Shooting Test

• Course Debrief

• certificates

 

Pistol instructor course Logistics

COURSE LOGISTICS:

Time duration: 5 Days

Accommodation and full board included

Pistol instructor manual handbook Included

instructor Patch* and BZ Academy International certificate upon positive completion of the course. If you do not pass the tests and meet the 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.

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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