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BECOME A CERTIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

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  • Multi Day
  • Includes Live Fire
  • Instructor Certification
    • Fri, Sep. 25, 2026

      8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

    • Sat, Sep. 26, 2026

      8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

  • $650
  • Use my location
    The Firingline
    33000 Ford Rd
    Westland, MI 48185
  • In-Class Time
    20 Hour(s)
  • Range Time
    3 Hour(s)
25DAYS
14HRS
10MINS
6SECS
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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

If you are passionate and committed to empowering others to be SELF-DETERMINED, then you should consider becoming a credentialed firearms instructor. In my Instructor Development Program, you’ll learn to teach the USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals curriculum.

Over the two day course, you’ll learn how to effectively connect and engage with students, as I’ll teach you different adult learning styles that you’ll encounter. You will learn what it takes to empower students to be intentional about their safety and the safety of those they love. As a firearms instructor, you’ll enter into a sacred trust because you are teaching people to SAVE LIVES. The students you encounter place a faith in you that carries a weight and responsibility that requires your unfailing commitment. Such a level of trust requires excellence, and your students deserve excellence from you. If you're ready to give your best to be your best, this is the course for you.

Cancellation Policy: Refund Policy: MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR CPL CLASSES ONLY!!! You can request a refund at any time before the class, but I would greatly appreciate at least 3 days notice. If you come to the class and are not satisfied with the class, if you believe the class is not worth your time and hard earned money, I will refund your registration costs. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!!! Deposits and sale priced classes are non-refundable. If you are unable to make a class, Apex Defense Solutions LLC will carry credit and enroll you into another course, or you can get a refund. If enrollment requirements are not met for a class, all registered participants will be rescheduled for another date, or a refund can be requested. If a class is cancelled by Apex Defense Solutions LLC, then we will give you the option of carrying a credit or receiving full refund. ALL NON-CPL CLASSES: All payments are final. If you are unable to make a class, Apex Defense Solutions LLC will carry credit and enroll you into another course. If enrollment requirements are not met for a class, all registered participants will be rescheduled for another date. If a class is cancelled by Apex Defense Solutions LLC, then we will give you the option of carrying a credit or receiving full refund.

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.

25DAYS
14HRS
10MINS
6SECS
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
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  • Lunch
  • Water / Beverage

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    "Mr. King provided an exceptional training experience. New and positive methods to teach and learn were presented in methods easily understood and implemented."

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    "Chad was extremely knowledgeable in all the subjects. He was an easy going instructor that was fair, and humble. Will definitely train under him for any more courses that I can. "

    Submitted on Tues, Feb. 1, 2022 by William G.

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