Added January 15, 2026

Firearms Instructor

Jackson, NJ · Mar 24–28, 2025 · 40 hours · $850.00

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Instructor

Vinny Rubio

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Description

Firearms Instructor is a law enforcement training course covering Firearms. This course is designed for officers looking to improve field performance, decision-making, and practical effectiveness.
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Sean Celia
NJ

Class was very helpful to understanding the fundamentals of instructing firearms. Throughout the class I found myself improving, making slight adjustments and shooting better.
Instructor Rubio was a wealth of knowledge, by the end of the class I felt confident not only shooting but creating and demonstrating shooting drills to others.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jake Codella
NJ

Great dissemination of valuable information. Mr. Rubio was one of my firearms instructors in the academy. Part of my upcoming as a police officer was molded by him and I continued through this week to gain even more information as I progress. Rubio has a plethora of valuable information from his extensive exposure to firearms and knowledge over the course of career. He continued to pass the information to us in a direct and easy to understand curriculum. The class made me confident in my abilities to be a range instructor and look forward to making a difference in the future. 10/10 class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Scott Durkin
NJ

I would strongly recommend this class to anyone looking forward to not only become a firearms instructor but who wants to develop their abilities to the next level. Instructor Rubio was awesome and made the class entertaining while also being informative. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the criteria involved and helped me become a better shooter and gave me a good direction to translate into becoming an instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian Presti
NJ

Vinny’s a great instructor who did a passed along knowledge and experience in a way the students and connect with and absorb. Thanks you

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aidan Hughes
NJ

Knowledgeable instructor who kept the course interesting. Strongly recommend

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Jonathan Laraj
NJ

Great class, loved the information that was thought. Instructions and information given by the instruction was not gay at all, and was given in a way that was easy to learn.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin Samson
NJ

Great Class, great instructor. Would recommend for future classes.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Robert Blekeski
NJ

Vinny is a great instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dominick Fiore
NJ

Great class and practical, Vinny was very knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Devin Cosmas
NJ

Great informational course, learned alot. Vinny was great and extremely knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sean Simpson
NJ

Vinny is an absolute wealth of knowledge not only in the classroom but down range as well. I learned a lot of new drills to help improve myself and others when I begin to instruct others. Highly recommend this class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ron Stephensen
NJ

I already recommended this class to my chief to send all other instructors. Vinny is awesome and a wealth of knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon McKiernan
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

The instructor, Vinny Rubin, did an excellent job at sharing his experiences and knowledge to the students. The course also provides the students with the opportunity to test their own skills as teachers.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Antonio Garcia
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

Class along with instructors are very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone looking to be an instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Cherney
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

Great class. Rubio is knowledgeable in the area of firearms and keeps the class engaged. Great instructor and great instruction.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David D’Arcy
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

Bloodgood continues to provide quality training for the law enforcement profession and the Pistol Instructor Course is one of those courses.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Jacob Reeder
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

This is the best class that I have taken in my law enforcement career. Vinny was an excellent teacher and took the time to explain each topic. His compassion for what he teaches is evident. I will be looking for more classes that he teaches.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan McGugan
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

All of the content was informative and useful. The instructors teaching style was very helpful and created a good learning environment.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Neil Kurtiak
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

The course was great. Instructor was great and knowledgeable. Everything was well explained and covered till all students understood

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dominic Elly
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

Highly recommend if you want to become a better officer, shooter, instructor. Vinny provided a copious amount of information that was easy to understand and provided all officers in the class with different techniques to incorporate within their respective departments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Repose
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

Vinny is an amazing instructor and keeps the course environment both professional and engaging.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mark Berardis
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

I have been a part of several firearms courses. This one was by far the best in all aspects. To the class room material, the instructor, and the hands on training.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Tippin
NJ · Attended 3/24/2025

Great class. Eye opening for Police to make the transition from shooter to instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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