Less Lethal Munitions Instructor Program
Our Less Lethal instructor program

Upcoming Courses

Course Overview

With a focus on the planning and tactical deployment of Less Lethal Munitions, this course includes a half day of lecture-based studies, followed by a half day of deployment testing and evaluation. Unlike many classes on this topic, the information provided is direct from the manufacturer of the products used and includes information on launching platforms, tactical considerations in the use of Less Lethal munitions, psychological/physiological effects, blunt trauma and ballistic energy, criminal and civil liabilities/policies/procedures and instructor development for in-service training and documentation. Throughout the class, the students participate in discussions with instructors who are nationally recognized for their experience in real world deployments of chemical agents. Upon course completion and successfully passing the final exam, students are allowed to return to their agency and provide in-service training in specific areas for 36 calendar months from the testing date.

Students will receive a CD containing the PowerPoint program used in each course. These CDs contain material and video to be utilized by the student when for training in their own departments.

The Safariland Training Group will supply all munitions required for the class. Although launchers are available at the class for student use, it is highly recommended that students bring the departmental launcher for training purposes. After all, this is the gun they will use to instruct other members of their department.

Fit for Duty: This course involves physical exercises. Students are required to actively participate in these exercises as part of their successful completion requirements. Students should be physically prepared for these classes in order to ensure successful completion of the courses. Some of these courses involve exposure to chemical agents as well as the physical exercises. Students with physical conditions that may impair their ability to participate are responsible for contacting their physician for medical clearance prior to enrollment. Conditions requiring such consultation include but are not limited to high blood pressure, heart problems, lung problems, to include bronchitis and asthma, or allergies. Safariland, LLC will not assume responsibility for any students who do not seek medical consultation prior to course participation. Any student who is unable to participate in the exercises cannot receive a certificate of completion. It is incumbent upon the student to ensure they are physically capable of meeting the requirements of the courses.