*Please note cancellations will only be accepted up to 7 days prior to the class date. No shows on the day of will not be refunded.*

This class is for Law Enforcement personnel only.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

The Staccato® Instructor Development class offers comprehensive, hands-on instruction designed to train Instructors how to teach Single Action pistol transition classes. This is done by focusing on proficiency through tailored techniques and focused coaching. The course will emphasize understanding the individual student’s capabilities and limitations, allowing for targeted development in both fundamental and advanced skills. Through various drill and exercises, students will receive instructional design principles and practice through hands on activities, peer teaching and performance based instruction. The curriculum is structured to build a solid foundation while identifying areas for growth, fostering a deeper awareness of personal performance under varied conditions.

Required Student Supplied Items:

• PMO(Pistol Mounted Optic) Equipped Pistol.
• 1000 rounds of ammunition.
• Eye and ear protection.
• 4 magazines minimum.
• Gun belt with holster and mag pouches.

Additional Details:

Course will be held at Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility

6001 Ron King Trail, Littleton, CO 80125

Class time is 8am to 4pm each day. Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in.

Please bring a lunch and any snacks and drinks you may need.

Your Instructors:

Randy Tweedy

Randy Tweedy is a retired Deputy Sheriff with 25 years of service for the largest Sheriff’s Department in the world, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

He was a Full-Time Firearms Instructor in the Department’s Weapons Training Unit for 13 years.

His expertise is in training new Firearms Instructors, Pistol Mounted Optic Courses, new shooters (Academy Recruits), as well as a wide variety of all on-duty, off duty and back up weapons, concealed carry courses and patrol rifle training.

He was part of the team who were responsible for testing and getting Staccato 2011 pistols approved for Duty use for LASD.

Randy has worked with thousands of students from his own department and dozens of other outside Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the country.

Erik Wollin

Erik Wollin is a Deputy Sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that has been serving in the Departments Weapons Training Unit for the last 8 years. Prior to entering Law Enforcement, Erik served as a

Paramilitary Contractor for various government agencies overseas. His military background includes service in both Conventional and Special Operations units.

Chris Palmer

Chris Palmer retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 2025 after 26 years of service, spending much of his career in the Firearms Training Detail where he helped develop the department’s modern firearms curriculum, oversaw key programs, reviewed all lethal force incidents, and co-authored the current use-of-force policy. A former member of the Special Assignments Unit (SWAT) from 2006 to 2019, he was a founding member and lead instructor for the team’s breaching and high-angle programs, gaining hard-earned insight from thousands of entries and multiple lethal force encounters. His experience led him to rewrite the department’s post–critical incident training policies in partnership with the Employee Assistance Unit, and since 2021 he has interviewed and worked with more than 100 officers involved in lethal force incidents, directly shaping training improvements. Chris has presented nationally on officer-involved shootings, police culture, and training, including serving as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Conference.

Bryan Riley

Bryan Riley's distinguished 32-year career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department showcases his extensive expertise in firearms training, including designing innovative curricula for recruit and instructor training, mentoring deputies, and serving as a full-time instructor for a decade in the Weapons Training Unit. His contributions have significantly enhanced the department's firearms proficiency and safety standards, reflecting his dedication and leadership in law enforcement training.