Abstract: In his work, the author examines in detail topical issues related to the professional training of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the use of physical force and firearms during the performance of official duties. The analysis of research in this area has been carried out, the opinions of specialists, scientists and practitioners have been studied, who have largely come to the conclusion that, as a rule, the use of weapons and physical force to neutralize offenders and detain criminals occurs mainly in extreme situations. The solution of operational official tasks should be handled by professionally trained competent specialists who clearly and competently understand the nuances of their official activities, are able to comprehensively analyze their personal and business qualities and make effective decisions related to the performance of functions assigned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. For this purpose, the author has studied the pedagogical aspects of the topic. The main conclusions of the research conducted by the author are the circumstances that in the system of additional professional education, in particular in the All-Russian Institute for Advanced Training of Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, a huge practical and theoretical experience has been accumulated, starting from which we can say with confidence that we, the police, the teaching staff and individuals those who have been trained have something to respond to new challenges and threats to society. The chosen topic allowed the author to analyze the problems, identify the most acute pain points, as a result of which, relying on empirical, theoretical, qualitative, as well as pedagogical research methods, to consider key issues related to the peculiarities of education and professional training of employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation.