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October 5, 2026 - October 9, 2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
COURSE RESTRICTIONS
Attendee must hold active LEO / MIL / GOV credentials.
Please register using the attendee’s agency email address to eliminate the need for additional credential verification steps.
Please note: If you register with a 50% deposit,
the balance will be invoiced separately via email
and may be due as soon as 30 days prior to training.
Training hours for Days 1-3 and 5 are 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Day 4 consists of low-light training. Training times for Day 4 will depend on the region, sunset times, and the time of the year /daylight saving time.
Your instructors can be reached via email at [email protected].
Course Prerequisites:
- Current LE / MIL / GOV credentials.
- A recognized basic instructor certification (e.g., POST, TCOLE, NRA LE, etc.) is mandatory.
- Able to demonstrate and employ safe weapons handling during courses of fire.
Strongly Recommended:
- Recognized Firearms / Tactics / CQB / Low Light Instructor Certifications are recommended but not required.
- Previous intermediate-to-advanced firearms training, including courses of fire that addressed movement, barricades, working around others, communication, and adverse shooting positions.
Individual Equipment List:
- Handgun with at least 3 magazines (5 if single stack) and magazine pouch.
- The holster must attach to the belt (paddle holsters are not allowed). Holsters must provide an active or passive retention device and be able to keep the holster in place while running or moving in and out of awkward positions. No SERPA or Vanguard-type holsters.
- Carbine with sling. A weapon-mounted light is strongly recommended (if allowed by department SOP). A minimum of 3 magazines and a method to secure them is required. The carbine needs to be zeroed prior to class.
- 1000 rounds of handgun / 600 rounds of carbine (no green tip) ammunition.
- NLTA Handgun (we can provide the weapon platform if you are using UTM)
- NLTA Carbine (we can provide the weapon platform if you are using UTM)
- NLTA: 100 handgun / 100 carbine
- PPE for force-on-force training.
- CAT or SOF T TQ on your person is mandatory, and an IFAK is recommended.
- A laptop or tablet for nightly homework.
- Cleaning kit and gun lube.
- Eye protection and electronic ear protection.
- Long-sleeve shirt, gloves, and knee pads are mandatory. Elbow pads and shemagh (face wrap) are optional.
- Full duty belt / tactical loadout (your normal work setup).
- Handheld flashlight, extra batteries, and clear eye protection for low-light work.
- 2 chem lights (any color).
- Notepad, pen, and permanent marker.
- Multi tool (Multitasker / Gerber / Leatherman).
- Water and snacks.
Venue: Washington State Patrol Academy
Address:
631 W Dayton Airport Rd, Shelton, Washington, 98584, United States