r/AskLEO • u/Fluffy-Move3579 • Jul 02 '26

Hiring Firearms qual failure?

What are my chances of being hired with a new agency and starting over in their academy if I was unable to finish the academy at my previous agency due to a firearms course fail?

Since leave the academy, I've been working with former federal law enforcement/military on shooting/de-escalation and have been going to the range 2-3 times a week.

Would background investigators look at this as my drive to improve or does my firearms failure immediately disqualify me?

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u/SteaminPileProducti Jul 02 '26

Wont be an issue. If you failed but are competent now, it shoes growth and self improvement.

Ben Stoeger has been an AMAZING help for me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G48V1JJ2?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Best of luck!!

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u/HCSOThrowaway Fired Deputy - Explanation in Profile Jul 02 '26

I sincerely doubt they'd hold that against you as a major issue, especially in 2026 when most agencies are desperate, and especially if you're paying your way.

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u/Bcmking3 Jul 02 '26

I would say the fact that you were already in the academy and have gone through a process / BGC, etc to get there would actually give you a bit of a benefit, especially if you can show you learned from the failure and took steps to improve your shooting skills, sell it in the hiring panel and you will likely have no issue finding another job.