The Firearms Training Unit is comprised of 27 instructors, and they are responsible for certifying all members of the Maine State Police, Capitol Police, and Maine Forest Service.
The Firearms Training Unit is responsible for training Basic Law Enforcement Training Program Cadets twice per year and Recruit Training Troops once a year at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.
The Firearms Training Unit annually trains and qualifies approximately 400 certified law enforcement officials. They also participate in HR-218 qualifications yearly, (the Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act (LEOSA)), which allows retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms nationwide. Retirees who are interested have the ability to qualify yearly and maintain their ability to carry nationwide. Today, the Firearms Training Unit has two full-time positions, a Sergeant, who is the lead instructor, and a Corporal. Additionally. Additionally, a roster of Troopers who are MCJA certified firearms instructors assist in the training and qualification of BLETP Cadets, RTT Recruits, active and retired State Police personnel, Rangers from the Maine Forest Service, and Capitol Police officials.
Lead Firearms Instructor
Sgt. Paul Casey
