Todd Podwoiski
Instructor # 1234796 | Road Toad Tactical LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 12/2/2018
Certification Renewal Date 10/4/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
My Biography
Served in the US Army. Persian Gulf War Veteran, Certified Driving Instructor CDL A and Teen, Certified USCCA Training Counselor, Certified Instructor, USCCA Range Safety Officer, NRA Range Safety Officer, Father of 2, and last but not least I am also a trained photographer.
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This class far exceeds and qualifies you to apply for the State of Michigan Concealed Carry Pistol License. Train to get your Concealed Pistol License Certificate.
RANGE TIME TBD BY AVAILABILITY
CERTIFICATE WILL BE AWARDED AFTER COMPLETION OF RANGE TIME
RANGE FEE INCLUDED IF HELD AT UNCOILED
RANGE TIME IS EXTRA IF HELD ANYWHERE ELSE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
This Class far exceeds the State of Michigan requirements for obtaining your Conceal Pistol License.
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.
After successful completion of this class you will receive your certificate of completion
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training
You will receive a free DIGITAL TEXT Book with purchase
Become A USCCA CPL Instructor Learn to teach the Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Course with a well respected and experienced Michigan USCCA Training Counselor. Become certified to teach concealed carry, home defense, handgun safety and defensive shooting. You'll teach topics such as: Developing a Personal- and Home-Protection Plan Self-Defense Firearms Basics Shooting Fundamentals The Legal Use of Force Violent Encounters and Their Aftermaths, Gear and Gadgets Basic and Advanced Skills This is your chance to save lives and turn law-abiding Americans into ultimate protectors. Now is the time to help arm students with practical, real-world training they can’t find anywhere else. Are you ready to help people protect themselves? Do you have what it takes to get it done? What are the benefits of becoming a USCCA Instructor? Nationally certified as a firearms instructor. Teach concealed carry permit classes in many States. Be certified to teach concealed carry (CPL/CCW), home defense, handgun safety and defensive shooting. Provide your students with an official USCCA certificate of training completion. Be a part of saving lives and help law-abiding Americans become their own ultimate protectors. You’ll receive an Instructor Toolkit filled with industry-leading teaching materials and curriculum designed to be practical yet extremely effective. USCCA Instructor apparel is included. Make a great first impression! Your students will walk away educated, trained and hungry for more.
The USCCA Training Site drives students of all experience levels right to your doorstep. Simply post your classes online and watch as spots fill up. USCCA's class management system will help you to post classes, manage rosters and collect online payment from students with ease. Authorization to use the USCCA brand. Be a part of the fastest-growing national training organization in the industry! Be connected to a highly dedicated support team. These individuals have gone through extensive training, and their sole job is to help you with any questions or needs you may have throughout this process. It’s arguably one of the best instructor communities in the nation! Make extra money in the fastest growing industry! Much, much more. How do I become a USCCA Instructor? If you are currently: Legally able to possess firearms Proficient in firearms handling and safety Proficient in basic defensive firearms skills Proficient in range safety procedures A responsible individual that believes in continuously raising the bar Willing to become a leader and keep students safe during live-fire range time These classes are limited to a maximum of 10 students Complete the online e-learning class and pass with a 90% or better. The e-learning takes approximately 4-6 hours to complete and MUST be completed before in-person class.
Your kit will arrive upon successful completion of the e-learning and 2 day in-person course. What comes in my e-learning kit? 10 copies of Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals classroom textbook. The complete seven-lesson PowerPoint presentation (download; physical DVD upon request) Professional-quality classroom videos that enhance the subject being discussed Classroom posters printed in high resolution color 10 current issues of Concealed Carry Magazine USCCA instructor polo USCCA range cap. USCCA will send you the kit following the completion of the Instructor course. Take the in-person, two day class. The classroom and range portion is comprised of discussions, lecture, hands-on breakout sessions, a live fire exercise and shooting qualification.
Course instructors will cover useful teaching tips and tools, present student materials provided in the Instructor Toolkit, identify important elements within the curriculum, and lead discussions and presentations. The course will also touch upon proper business, financial management, and marketing for the course.
What will I need for class? All Instructor Candidates are encouraged to come to class with a positive attitude and an open mindset. Additionally, you will be required to provide: Professional, instructor type clothing. Please dress as you would teach. This encourages Instructor confidence. A notebook A laptop (if you have one) Pens and highlighters Eye and ear protection A quality defensive handgun 100 rounds of ammunition A quality waist mounted holster 3 magazines preferred Water and snacks, lunch (working lunch) Proper footwear and clothing for classroom and range $14 range fee, RANGE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
In this online training, author Michael Martin analyzes data gathered from 48 mass shootings that have occurred since Columbine, to determine what can learned from these tragedies, including whether a reduction in magazine capacity or the banning of any class of firearm would have changed the outcome. Martin also looks at whether “gun-free” zones figure into the planning of these mass murderers; whether victim response at any mass shooting has made a difference; and whether “universal background checks” or other proposals by gun control advocates stand a chance of stemming the current trajectory of these shootings. Martin summarizes this data with a comprehensive plan designed to eliminate the scourge of these shooters once and for all.
Created and led by Beth Alcazar, USCCA Associate Editor and Senior Training Counselor, Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals Online is a welcoming and engaging training guide with multiple layers of instruction. Featuring three distinct levels that can be separated or used in combination (Women’s Basic Pistol, Women’s Intermediate Pistol, and Women’s Defensive Pistol), the course is designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms (and maybe have never picked up a gun before) through those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting and take the next step with their firearms skills, tools, and mindset. The fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, reviewed, and built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules, situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, marksmanship skills, advanced firearms handling, defensive pistol fundamentals, and the use of deadly force. Specifically, Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals is all about sharing the basics—along with the fun, the seriousness, and the importance of being a responsibly armed female
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training
You will receive a free DIGITAL TEXT Book with purchase

