Firearms Instructor TCOLE #2222

Course instruction provided by TCOLE Instructor Kirby Evans of GT Distributors 
Course Fee is $600.00. Free onsite “Bunkhouse” style lodging for the first 15 students
Course Dates: January 22nd-26th 2024
Course location: McGloin Ranch 5485 FM 666 Mathis, Texas 78368

TCOLE credit will be posted by the host agency upon completion of course.

Course description:

The 5 day, 40hr TCOLE #2222 Firearms Instructor course is designed around current TCOLE Firearms Instructors course requirements. This is for TCOLE Basic Instructors who are already familiar with the duty handgun, patrol rifle, shotgun and revolver (rifle & revolver are familiarization required only). By state requirements there will be a Handgun and Shotgun qualification at the beginning of the course which all instructors must pass with a 90% to begin the course. I suggest finding the TCOLE qualification and practicing it before the course. This course is designed by a veteran TCOLE instructor to insure that instruction, qualification, implementation, policy and firearms program development will successfully withstand any vetting processes. This course will cover multiple areas including but not limited to: 

• Utilization and benefits of Fundamentals of Marksmanship (handgun, rifle etc.)
• Policy development and implementation 
• Common shooter issues, shooter analysis 
• Firearms proficiency testing, day/low light standards
• Firearms safety rules, proper safety briefs
• TCOLE Firearms Instructor requirements

Focus will be on the fundamental skills you need to be an effective Firearms Instructor teaching firearms in real world applications. We have packed this course with instructor information to help make you a better instructor. You will leave the course with a greater understanding and more advanced instructor skill level.

Course Prerequisites: 

• Hold a TCOLE Peace Officer License (in good standing)
• Have successfully completed the TCOLE Basic Instructor Certification course

Equipment List 

• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Duty style pistol and 3 magazines, reliable duty holster and 2 mag pouches
• If available, AR15 Rifle, 12ga Pump Shotgun
• Pen, pencil and writing material
• Eye and ear protection
• Appropriate Range clothing 
• 400 rounds of pistol ammunition
• 100 round of 5.56 or .223 Remington practice ammo (AR15)
• 50 rounds of 12ga. double or triple “00” buck shot, 10 rounds of 12ga slug

* Ammunition and weapons may be available for purchase through www.gtdist.com . 

** Loaner weapons may be available. 

Payments: contact Octavio.Montalvo@gtdist.com  512-451-8295 ext. 1209 for payments of course or ammo via (individual or agency) check or purchase order made payable to G T Distributors. Full payment must be completed 1 week prior to the start of the course.

You will need the following information.

• Name as it shows on TCOLE
• TCOLE PID #
• DOB
• Agency
• Contact number and email
• Payment method   

For course related questions please contact Instructor Kirby Evans at kirby.evans@gtdist.com cell: 512-673-0049