INSTRUCTOR
DEVELOPMENT
Train. Refine. Develop.
A dedicated development programme exclusively for BZ Academy instructor graduates. Refine pistol and rifle skills, teaching methods and instructor standards during three intensive training days in Poland.
What You Will Develop
A focused blend of rifle skills, pistol skills and instructor methodology for graduates already working to BZ Academy standards.
Rifle Skills
AR-15 | Technical Development
Pistol Skills
Glock | Technical Development
Teaching Methodology
Coaching | Safety | Delivery
KEEP YOUR STANDARDS HIGH.
KEEP DEVELOPING.
DAYS
PLATFORMS
FOCUS
SUPPORT FEE
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE FLOW
A flexible three-day annual development programme for BZ Academy instructors. The content evolves each year to reflect new knowledge, updated methods and the experience of the instructors attending.
REFINE.
DEVELOP.
LEAD.
There is no fixed syllabus. Each Instructor Development is adapted to the group, their experience and the most relevant developments from the previous year.
The purpose is continuous professional development: improving shooting and tactical capability while strengthening the way our instructors teach, coach and develop BZ Academy students.
DAY 1
- Review and refinement of current BZ Academy standards
- Individual skills assessment and development priorities
- Updates to shooting techniques and instructor practice
- Coaching, feedback and teaching methodology
- Training adapted to the attending instructor group
DAY 2
- BZ Academy instructor shooting standards test to verify current performance and consistency
- Continued technical and tactical development
- New concepts and lessons learned by the BZ Academy instructor team
- Practical development based on group needs and experience
- Instructor demonstrations, coaching and peer learning
- Ongoing refinement of teaching and correction methods
DAY 3
- BZ Academy instructor shooting standards test to verify current performance and consistency
- Integration and consolidation of the three-day development
- Further work on priority areas identified during training
- Instructor-led practice, feedback and knowledge sharing
- Development of shooting, tactical and instructional standards
- Final review and development priorities for the year ahead
Key Training
Topics
The programme is reserved for BZ Academy instructor graduates and focuses on continuous technical and instructional development.
Instructor Development
Rifle & Pistol Fundamentals
Revision and refinement of core technical skills across both platforms.
Intermediate Shooting Techniques
Performance-focused technical development for experienced instructors.
Alternative Shooting Positions
Developing safe, effective shooting from varied positions and environments.
Small Unit Tactics
Instructor-level development of communication, movement and team concepts.
VCQB Development
Vehicle-based close-quarter training concepts and instructor control.
CQB Development
Structured close-quarter development with emphasis on safety and teaching standards.
Teaching Methods
Demonstration, explanation, correction, feedback and student management.
BZ Academy Standards
Maintaining consistent safety, communication and delivery standards across the instructor team.
Course Details
Everything You
Need To Know
Before You Book
Instructor Development is a dedicated 3-day programme available only to graduates of BZ Academy Pistol Instructor or Rifle Instructor courses. It is designed to maintain and raise technical, tactical and teaching standards across the BZ Academy instructor network.
The development training itself is provided to our instructor graduates. The £500 fee is an ammunition / firearms support charge. This is NOT an all-inclusive course: participants organise their own travel, accommodation, local transport and food.
Price
£500 ammunition / firearms support fee
Duration
3 training days
Level
BZ Academy instructor graduates only
Platforms
AR-15 rifle and Glock pistol
Ammunition
Ammunition package confirmed per event
Language
English instruction
Certificate
Instructor development / internal progression
Transfers
Participant arranges own logistics
PARTICIPANT LOGISTICS
PLAN
YOUR OWN
LOGISTICS
Instructor Development is run differently from our public all-inclusive courses. Participants arrange and pay for their own flights, accommodation, local transport, meals and personal logistics.
TRAVEL TO POLAND
Arrange your own travel and arrive in time to be ready for the first training session.
ACCOMMODATION
Book and pay for your own hotel or accommodation for the duration of the training.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Arrange your own transport between the airport, accommodation and BZ Academy training facility.
RETURN FLIGHT AFTER 19:00
Training usually finishes around 16:00 on the final day. The drive to Wrocław Airport takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, so book your return flight no earlier than 19:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important information about eligibility, the £500 fee, firearms options and participant logistics.
Graduates
Only
This programme is available only to graduates of BZ Academy Pistol Instructor or Rifle Instructor courses and approved BZ Academy instructors.
01Who can attend Instructor Development?
Only BZ Academy Pistol Instructor or Rifle Instructor graduates and approved members of the BZ Academy instructor network.
02Is the training itself free?
The instructor development training is provided as part of our ongoing development programme. The £500 charge is for ammunition and firearms/range support rather than tuition.
03Is this an all-inclusive course?
No. Participants arrange and pay for flights, accommodation, local transport, meals and personal logistics.
04Can I use my own firearms?
Yes, subject to the requirements for the specific event. During registration you will select whether you are using your own firearms or BZ Academy firearms.
05Will the price change if I use my own firearms?
The registration form will record your firearms option. Any price adjustment linked to firearm hire will be shown in the Event Booking checkout once that fee rule is configured.
06What will we train?
The programme can include rifle and pistol fundamentals, intermediate shooting techniques, alternative shooting positions, small unit tactics, VCQB, CQB and teaching methods.
Return To
BZ Academy
And Keep Developing
Three intensive days for BZ Academy instructor graduates, focused on technical skills, tactical development and teaching methods.
The £500 fee covers ammunition and firearms/range support. Travel, accommodation, transport and food are organised by the participant.
View Available DatesDays
Rifle
Only
Support Fee
Choose Your Instructor Development
Training Date
Select an available Instructor Development date below and register your place. During registration you will confirm whether you are using your own firearms or BZ Academy firearms. This programme is not all-inclusive.
Instructor Development
- 02-04 July 2027 / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- £500 / €575
Available