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BECOME A USCCA INSTRUCTOR - CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR COURSE

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  • Multi Day
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Includes Live Fire
  • Instructor Certification
    • Wed, Jul. 29, 2026

      9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    • Thur, Jul. 30, 2026

      9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • $600
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    40685 California Oaks Rd., Suite E
    Murrieta, CA 92562
  • In-Class Time
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  • Range Time
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54DAYS
8HRS
12MINS
43SECS
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Instructor Certification

Please acknowledge that this class requires participation to pass. Being present does not guarantee that you will leave with a USCCA Instructor Certificate. If you attend the course and do not receive certification, refunds will not be given. This course is a pass/fail course; there will be no options for remedial training after the fact. If you are not able to pass the class, your options will be to retake the entire class at a later date.

What You'll Learn

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Upon successfully completing this course, you will become USCCA Certified Instructor, uniquely authorized to teach the USCCA course, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. This course has become the gold standard across the United States for law abiding Americans seeking to obtain their concealed carry permit. As a USCCA certified instructor, you will be trained and equipped to provide world-class instruction to students. You will have access to our world class classroom materials (including a full set of PowerPoint presentations and classroom videos). During this TWO-DAY training course, you’ll be taught by a USCCA Training Counselor on a number of valuable topics, including: The top ten instructor mistakes, and how to avoid them; teaching best practices; and running a safe live fire range.

You’ll also have a chance to demonstrate your knowledge of the USCCA training material through seven short presentations to a group of your peers, as well as running a live fire range, guiding your peers through the safe completion of the USCCA course of fire. After completion of this course, you’ll not only be intimately familiar with the USCCA training methodology and materials, you’ll be a far better instructor and presenter, regardless of the topic of choice. Prior to the class, you must complete the corresponding eLearning. After passing the class, you will be sent an instructor shirt and toolkit.

Cancellation Policy: We do not give refunds for missed or canceled classes. We will give you full credit for a future class if you notify us 48 hours before the start of class. The credit is non-transferable and must be used within 60 days. Cancelling less than 48 hours in advance of a class will forfeit all credit or reimbursement. By registering for this class, you agree to our cancelation policy.

What We'll Teach

Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Certified Instructor

Upon successfully completing this course, you will become a USCCA Certified Instructor uniquely authorized to teach the USCCA course, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals.

This course has become the nation’s leading curriculum for law-abiding Americans seeking to obtain their concealed carry permit. When it comes to firearms fundamentals and concealed carry and home defense concepts, you will provide your students with high-quality material and help them understand the ‘why’ behind training concepts.

Class Preparation: You must complete the corresponding online learning course. (Automatically sent to you upon registering for the class.)

Day 1: you’ll be taught by a USCCA Training Counselor on a number of valuable topics including:

  • Top ten instructor mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Teaching best practices
  • Running a safe live fire range

Day 2: You’ll have a chance to:

  • Demonstrate your knowledge of the USCCA training material through seven short presentations to a group of your peers
  • Run a live fire range, guiding your peers through the safe completion of the USCCA course of fire

By combining the knowledge of the USCCA and your passion for training more responsibly armed Americans, you can be assured that you’ve found the instructor certification for you.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

Upon successfully completing this course, you will become a USCCA Certified Instructor uniquely authorized to teach the USCCA course, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. This course has become the nation’s leading curriculum for law-abiding Americans seeking to obtain their concealed carry permit. When it comes to firearms fundamentals and concealed carry and home defense concepts, you will provide your students with high-quality material and help them understand the ‘why’ behind training concepts. Class Preparation: You must complete the corresponding online learning course. (Automatically sent to you upon registering for the class.) Day 1: you’ll be taught by a USCCA Training Counselor on a number of valuable topics including: Top ten instructor mistakes and how to avoid them Teaching best practices Running a safe live fire range Day 2: You’ll have a chance to: Demonstrate your knowledge of the USCCA training material through seven short presentations to a group of your peers Run a live fire range, guiding your peers through the safe completion of the USCCA course of fire By combining the knowledge of the USCCA and your passion for training more responsibly armed Americans, you can be assured that you’ve found the instructor certification for you.

54DAYS
8HRS
12MINS
43SECS
Register

Instructor Certification

Please acknowledge that this class requires participation to pass. Being present does not guarantee that you will leave with a USCCA Instructor Certificate. If you attend the course and do not receive certification, refunds will not be given. This course is a pass/fail course; there will be no options for remedial training after the fact. If you are not able to pass the class, your options will be to retake the entire class at a later date.

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    "Excellent class, well organized and run. Mike is a very good instructor, well versed in the topic and ancillary topics that go hand in hand. Start on time end on time but with few breaks. Mike is very helpful in the details of USCCA, both the training aspect and the back end support provided. Language choices need amending. Overall and excellent value and great experience. "

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