Description
This 64-hour course, taught by DOJ Certified Master Instructor Trainers, prepares instructor candidates for certification as a LESB Handgun and Rifle instructor. The certification includes Miniaturized Red Dot Sight (MRDS).
Objectives
Identify the expectations of the Handgun and Rifle instructor training program.
- Students will review decision‐making and legal issues surrounding use of force/weapons operation.
- Describe/demonstrate safety procedures for classroom and live fire ranges.
- Students will be able to properly demonstrate skill sessions using proper terminology and form from DOJ material.
- Students will successfully diagnose problem shooters, develop plans to improve and implement corrective training.
- Demonstrate how to properly administer safe, effective range sessions for all skill levels.
- Present multiple teaching presentations.
- 8 hours of Pistol Red Dot instruction.
- Complete exams, evaluations, and the application process.
Prerequisites
Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending, or be a currently certified LESB instructor, and have 3 years full-time experience. To attend, must apply via form DJ-LE-336 (include completed Handgun and Rifle Skills Competency Checklist), proof of training hours on Acadis®.
Program length
64 hours
Maximum enrollment
18
Register for this course
Dates: September 30 - October 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily
Registration deadline: September 4, 2026
Class Only: $660.00
- Includes only attendance to class
- No meals or lodging
Commuter: $755.00
- Includes tuition and noon meals
- No lodging
Resident: $1370.00
- Includes tuition, breakfast, lunch, dinner (as applicable) and lodging
*Additional nights lodging and meals can be obtained upon request.
Instructor/vendor: Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Program Director:
Sgt. Benjamin Hamilton
benjamin.hamilton@dot.wi.gov
608-716-1724
If you have any questions, please contact the program director.
- Duty belt
- Holster
- Protective eyewear
- Hearing protection
- 800 rounds of handgun ammunition
- 500 rounds of rifle ammunition
- Laptop computer + charging cable
- Other protective gear