Department of Commerce and Insurance
Julie Mix McPeak, Commissioner

Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
Date(s)	October 21 – 25, 2013
Start/End Time(s)	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day.
Location	Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy 3025 Lebanon Road Nashville, TN 37214
Instructor(s)	Cary Erwin Phillip Michael
Description	This is an intensive performance-oriented course. Officers must fire 90% with both pistol and shotgun to successfully complete the program.
Fee	State Agencies – $300 County & Local Agencies – $250
Length	40 hours
Prerequisites	It is mandatory that officers have their Instructor Development training before enrolling in this school. A copy of the Instructor Development certificate will need to accompany the “Application for Specialized Training” form when registering with T.L.E.T.A.
Materials	Officers must bring their own ammunition for this course. It will consist of the following: 1000 rounds of handgun ammunition, 75 rounds for 12-gauge shotgun birdshot (#7, #8, or #9). Officers should bring a carbine (preferably an M-4 or similar weapon and 400 rounds of ammunition for that weapon. Also, officers are to bring a flashlight, safety glasses and bullet resistant vest. Although not mandatory, it is preferred that the officer bring a laptop to this class.
To Register	To register for this program, please click here.
Other Notes	Maximum number of students is 24.

For additional information on TLETA programs, please contact us at (615) 741-4448 or email us at: law.enforcement@tn.gov.