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LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) Instructor Course

New technology has made advancements in optics and electronics. This has led to the popularity of Low Powered Variable Optics (LPVO) in the military, law enforcement, and competition. The Low Powered Variable Optic Instructor Course is designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize and instruct others in the use of LPVOs.

This is an instructor development course.  Participants must have current certification as a police firearms instructor. This course will refine the skills of instructors necessary to develop and run a LPVO program. The course includes both classroom and live-fire range time.

Outcomes:

• Define a Low Powered Variable Optic and identify its components and their function.
• Understand and explain the difference between a 1^st focal plan and 2^nd focal place scope.
• Understand and explain CEZ in relationship to a rifle’s zero.
• Understand and explain the difference between MOA, MRAD, and BDC reticles.
• Demonstrate and explain to others range estimation using a reticle.
• Demonstrate and explain to others proper eye box.
• Understand and explain to others what parallax is and how to correct it.
• Demonstrate and explain to others how to engage targets at multiple distances utilizing the LPVO.

Duration: 3-Days (24-Hours)

Tuition: $695.00

Ammunition: 1,000 rounds rifle ammo (5.56/.223 if borrowing rifle)

Equipment Required:  Rifle with LPVO (loaner rifles available from Team One), duty belt with all issued gear, body armor, flashlight.  Participants should come prepared to train in all weather conditions and should bring a hydration system or water bottle.  Wraparound eye protection, ear protection, and brimmed hats will be worn during all live fire training.  Participants should wear clothing suitable for training but similar to garments worn while working.

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