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Law Enforcement Explorer Posts and their supporting agencies can benefit greatly by enrolling their Explorers in the NRA Law Enforcement Explorer Qualification Program. This program helps Explorers increase their shooting proficiency, with a handgun, while letting them set their own pace and achieve challenging but attainable scores. Performance is measured against established par scores and any explorer who meets or exceeds those scores is entitled to the corresponding recognition awards for the rating earned.
Used as a development tool for young shooters the NRA Law Enforcement Explorer Qualification Program allows them to continue in the shooting sports and prepare for national and international competitions. The benefit to the law enforcement community is that this program will assist in the development of safe shooting habits and increased proficiency of potential law enforcement officers.
Eligibility for awards is limited to cadets who are active participants of organized Law Enforcement Explorer Posts who meet all requirements of Learning for Life. Explorers who are sworn full-time or part-time police officers are NOT eligible to participate in this program.
NOTE: The awards in this program have been approved by Learning for Life as one of the award categories under The Law Enforcement Explorer Proficiency Program.
Cadets can qualify for awards that indicate the level of skill they have achieved. This program allows for instant recognition with a patch and bars that can be worn on the Explorer's uniform. Qualification certificates suitable for framing are available for purchase from the NRA Program Materials Center. All awards must be ordered by a Law Enforcement Post (not individual Explorers) enrolled with the NRA.
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The Distinguished Expert application is available online or by calling the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Coordinator at (703) 267-1505.
Explorers are required to complete an 8-hour firearm safety-training course prior to qualifying.
Firing of all qualification scores must be witnessed by the range supervisor or the officer-in-charge of the Law Enforcement Explorer Post. There is no limit to the number of times a shooter may attempt qualification. The scores listed in the course of fire section must be met to qualify for a rating.
Only a law enforcement service-type handgun (revolver or semi-auto pistol) authorized for duty carry by officers of the sponsoring law enforcement agency is to be used. Revolvers must be capable of firing the standard .38 Special load. The handgun must be factory manufactured with no internal or external modifications. Grips may be changed or modified for the shooter's hand size. Any handgun with modifications that change the outward appearance from the service-type model is not allowed. Standard metallic fixed or adjustable sights may be used. Scopes, red-dot sights, and laser sights are not allowed.
Standard NRA B-8 target.
When time restrictions are specified, shooters should have another individual act as timekeeper.
NRA Staff are available to help Post leaders get started or answer any questions that they may have. Direct calls to NRA Marksmanship Qualification Coordinator at (703) 267-1505.
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