The LEO AVD Instructor program is designed to teach Departmental Instructors the skills needed to implement an armed vehicle defense program at their agency.  Days one through three deliver the core AVD content with additional focus on content delivery by the potential instructors.  We will break down each drill and cover the concepts, motivations and common teaching points associated with each topic.  Topics include  the AVD Response Matrix, counter ambush strategies, fighting around, into, out of a vehicle, ballistics, vehicles as a matter of environment & terrain, superior positioning, partner drills, implementing multi-officer response, behaviorally common patterns of suspects and communications.  All concepts are thoroughly covered so that every officer leaves with a complete understanding of the "why" behind a particular skill.  This course is grounded in understanding the realities of a Law Enforcement use of force related to vehicles and specifically driven by relevant expirience, debriefs and lessons of actual incidents.  AVD Instructor includes full periods of instruction on both the Duty Handgun and Rifle.  The final two days teach the instructors how to safely deliver the program in a low light environment, complete the force-on-force portion and pass all evaluations including written, shooting and drill presentation.  Each phase of the course builds on the previous with the goal to give the potential instructor a methodical approach to impliment the program wholly or in pieces. 

This is an advanced class for experienced instructors already comfortable with delivering content and managing a training program.   Students shoul be certifieed instructors to attend the course (contact us if not for additional info). The AVD Instructor program will include multiple evaluations (shooting, teachbacks, written) and graduating with an instructor rating is NOT guarenteed.  Students who are not able to complete the Instructor Certification will be allowed to complete the training but receive a certificate for completion of Advanced Armed Vehicle Defense ONLY  

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Course Schedule:  Classes will run approximately 0800-1700 with the exception of the night shoot.  That day, typically Wednesday, will be a modified schedule to 2200 at the latest.  Full details will be included with each course listing.