CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR COURSE
- Sat, Jul. 25, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sun, Jul. 26, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sat, Jul. 25, 2026
- $780
- In-Class Time16 Hour(s)
- Range Time1 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
What You’ll Learn Instructor Certification — All requirements and competencies needed to earn your USCCA Certified Instructor credential.
Instructor Portal Training — How to navigate, manage, and utilize the USCCA Instructor Portal to streamline your classes and administrative tasks.
Class Management & Marketing — Practical strategies for organizing classes, promoting your services, and growing your training business.
Student Prerequisites To fully benefit from this course, students should already be familiar with:
Correct firearm terminology and verbiage
Basic shooting fundamentals
Universal firearm safety rules
Proper stance and body positioning
Proper grip techniques
Cancellation Policy: No refunds, each student is allowed to reschedule once.
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
Pre‑Class Requirements Completion of the USCCA e‑learning module is required before attending the in‑person session. All candidates must arrive with foundational firearm knowledge, terminology, and basic handling skills. Firearm Qualification A personal firearm is required for the qualification. Please bring a 9mm or larger caliber handgun. Subcompact and snub‑nose firearms are not permitted for this portion of the course. Bring 50 rounds of ammunition for the qualification exercise. Failure to pass the shooting qualification will result in no refund. This course does not teach basic marksmanship—please practice and refine your shooting skills prior to class. Classroom Safety Rules No live ammunition is allowed in the classroom. All firearms must be cleared and unloaded before entering. Safety is our highest priority. Any violation of these rules may result in dismissal from the course without a refund.
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Handgun
- Extra Magazines
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Brimmed Hat
- Pen & Notebook
- FMJ
- Close-toed Shoes
- Long Pants
What is Provided
- Targets
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors