Thread: Mountain Safety Council Firearms Course

Agree completely with the original post, mirrors my experience.

No point raising it with the "instructors", I think the system needs to change from the top, and some serious changes made to instructor competency and course content.

The guys on my course were going on about the benefits of the half cock vs using a safety.... I just decided to shut my mouth, pass the test and get my license...

Originally Posted by ebf

No point raising it with the "instructors", I think the system needs to change from the top, and some serious changes made to instructor competency and course content.

I agree completely. I am interested to see what, if any, is the response from MSC. As I said, I've offered to assist or if they want, to develop a structured training program. If MSC takes it's responsibility seriously, they do need to address this issue. If they do not, I believe NZ Police should take the funding and responsibility of firearms training away from them.

Auditing and validation of a training package is continual process. I would be interested in seeing their auditing schedules and evaluations.

Originally Posted by ebf

I just decided to shut my mouth, pass the test and get my license...

I did the same. I learned long ago,that arguing with the instructor only wastes everybody's time. Many have the unfortunate attitude that because they are the "instructor", they know all and are incapable of learning themselves.