September 28-30, 2026 / Monroe, WA

Hosted by Washington State Patrol

Cost: $675.00 – Please complete the membership process prior to registering for the course

Firearms instructors are often tasked with conducting force-on-force, or simulation training, since scenarios are often firearms-oriented in nature. This 3-day / 24-hour instructor certification course is designed to train firearms instructors how to design, safely conduct, and effectively critique forceon-force drills and scenarios. All of the force-on-force training options, and their pros and cons, will be discussed. There is no expiration date for this certification.

NOTE: Candidates must a certified L.E. firearms instructor and NLEFIA member to attend.

Topics Covered:

• The purpose of force-on-force training and where it fits in a complete training program
• Firearms safety
• Safety protocols
• Various training equipment
• Various safety equipment
• How to design drills and scenarios
• How to render a training area safe for Force-on-Force training
• How to script actors
• How to brief and debrief drills and scenarios

For more information and to register for the course, go to our website at nlefia.org.

View the course flyer here