Firearms Standards               (Firearms FAQ Page)

Each year MPOETC establishes and publishes minimum standards for annual firearms qualifications.  Beginning in 2020, MPOETC will require all certified officers to qualify on a standardized course of fire for the primary duty weapon (handgun).  Departments wishing to use a different primary duty weapon course of fire may submit that request, and a copy of the proposed course, to RA-SPMPO_FIREARMS@pa.gov for approval.  Departments who have not received approval for an alternate course are required to qualify using the course listed below.  

2020 Qualification Requirements and Handgun Course (Mandatory)

MPOETC encourages firearms instructors to use the other standardized courses of fire available below when qualifying officers on weapons other than their primary duty weapon (handgun). 

Municipal Police Instructors (Firearms)

Municipal Police Instructors (MPI-Firearms) are certified by MPOETC in two-year increments (renewable) and authorized to conduct firearms training at certified municipal police academies. Individuals wishing to be MPI-Firearms certified by MPOETC must be employed by a certified police academy and the certified police academy must submit the request for certification.