Handgun Instructor Course

Overview

  • Mandatory Training

  • Name
    CJSTC Course 801
  • Dates and Times
    November 30, 2026; 1200 – 2300 hrs
    December 1, 2026; 1200 – 2200 hrs
    December 2, 2026; 0800 – 1700 hrs
    December 3, 2026; 0800 – 1800 hrs
    December 4, 2026; 0800 – 1700 hrs
  • Course Description

    This 44-hour, competency-based course is designed to teach officers the basic knowledge, tactics, and fundamentals associated with instructing handgun training. The end goal is to train the new instructors to teach the Criminal Justice Firearms course, which is part of the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program. Students must possess a General Instructor Certification or be eligible for and apply for it at the same time as their high-liability handgun instructor certification.

    This specialized instructor course may only be used toward an officer's mandatory retraining requirements per Florida Statutes. It is NOT salary incentive.

  • Instructors
    Anthony Ferrara
  • Location

    Institute of Public Safety
    Kirkpatrick Center
    3737 NE 39th Avenue
    Gainesville, FL 32609

  • Equipment
    • Department sidearm (40 or 9mm)
    • 500 rounds of ammunition
    • Eye protection
    • Hearing protection
    • Ballistic vest
    • Hat and flashlight (not a gun-mounted light)
    • Three magazines with duty belt, magazine pouches, and holster
    • No optics or red dot sights permitted on handguns
    • NO RED SHIRTS OR RED HATS
  • Dress Policy

    Casual/business casual clothing is recommended. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops and/or offensive T-shirts are unacceptable attire. Law enforcement personnel not in uniform that are carrying exposed firearms must prominently display agency ID and/or badge at all times while on college property.

  • Cost

    No cost to officers in Region IV. Priority is given to officers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. All other officers will be waitlisted and added to the roster as space permits.

  • Registration
    • Seating is limited to 18
    • Forms must be submitted prior to 11/12/2026
  • Questions?
    Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.