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CONCEALED CARRY & HOME DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS - CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR

RF's Firearms Training |

  • Multi Day
  • Includes Live Fire
  • Instructor Certification
    • Tues, Jul. 14, 2026

      8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

    • Wed, Jul. 15, 2026

      8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

  • $597
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    248 West Valley Drive
    Russellville, KY 42276
  • In-Class Time
    16 Hour(s)
  • Range Time
    1 Hour(s)
29DAYS
16HRS
26MINS
49SECS
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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

The USCCA Instructor Certification course consists of one day online (online portion must be completed prior to classroom training), and up to two days in the classroom, including hands-on breakout sessions and a live-fire exercise. Ownership of the Instructor Toolkit is required.

Cancellation Policy: The fees for this class are not refundable. If you can not attend a class on the date you have chosen, you may reschedule the course at a later date. If you do not show up for a class without contacting me 48 hours prior to class, your payment will be forfeited. You will never lose your payment if you just communicate with me. Thanks!

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

The fees for this class are not refundable. If you can not attend a class on the date you have chosen, you may reschedule the course at a later date. If you do not show up for a class without contacting me 48 hours prior to class, your payment will be forfeited. You will never lose your payment if you just communicate with me. Thanks!

29DAYS
16HRS
26MINS
49SECS
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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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
  • Revolver
  • Ammunition
  • FMJ
  • Hollow Point
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Holster
  • Range Bag
  • Speed Loader
  • Brimmed Hat
  • Close-toed Shoes
  • Lunch

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  • Water / Beverage
  • Pen & Notebook
  • Targets

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    • Richard Johnston

      Russellville, KY

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    "Knowledgeable and experienced instructor. Class flow was structured to ensure that the students were not jumping topics which made for a great learning experience. "

    Submitted on Sun, Mar. 15, 2026 by Scott S.

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    "Mr Johnston conducts a very professional class that is well put together. He is super helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend his course to anyone .I enjoyed his classroom and left feeling like I learned alot..Mr Johnston's skills are impeccable. Very nice man"

    Submitted on Sun, Feb. 16, 2025 by George B.

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    • Richard Johnston

      Russellville, KY

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    "RF Johnston was a great instructor for this class. There are some slides in the course that could be updated (fight/flee is now fight/flee/freeze) for example. But, this course was what I expected and what I was looking for!"

    Submitted on Sun, Dec. 17, 2023 by Michael A.

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