Interesting read.

I know that qualifying can be expensive for some. What I've done in the past is very simple. To cover any possible issues, I just have them bring all the guns they might carry. Usually, this is two, maybe three. They bring themselves, guns and ammo and I'll provide the range time and instructor/RSO certification. I don't charge for my time or range time. LEOs have done us a great service and it's my pleasure to help them. A lunch at the local diner is always appreciated (wink, wink).

By doing it this way, the cost is minimal and they cover any confusion over what guns are necessary to use for qualification. For example, let's say they want to carry a Glock 19 and a S&W J frame. Bring both and qualify with both. Then if the agency requires a specific gun, they're covered. If they only require a type of gun, they're covered. If they only require a gun, they're covered and we had fun shooting a few guns.

I've only done this a couple times. Most around here do it with their original agency. None that I know of require night quals and the course of fire is super easy.

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