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USCCA INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION COURSE

Vigilant Firearms Training LLC |

  • Multi Day
  • Includes Live Fire
  • Instructor Certification
    • Sat, Jun. 27, 2026

      8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

    • Sun, Jun. 28, 2026

      8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • $625
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    2309 Renard Pl SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • In-Class Time
    13 Hour(s)
  • Range Time
    3 Hour(s)
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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

This course will be taught by USCCA Training Counselor Steve Armijo

Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded. All refund requests will result in a 50% refund of paid monies. We will allow rescheduling with no cost involved.

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

THIS PRICE INCLUDES NM STATE TAX!! This training consists of 2 phases. Phase I is the eLearning and must be complete 2 weeks prior to Phase II or the 2 day course. Phase II is the 2 day course as scheduled and will include one full day of classroom work, followed by day 1 of classroom and range work. The shooting Qualification consists of 4 ranges. 4, 7, 10 and 15 yards. Scored target is an 8 inch circle on a IDPA style target. 40 out of 50 rounds required to pass.

13DAYS
0HRS
57MINS
24SECS
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

  • Ammunition
  • Thick Belt
  • Handgun
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  • Extra Magazines
  • Holster

What is Provided

  • Bug Spray
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  • Targets

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      Albuquerque, NM

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    • Estevan Armijo

      Albuquerque, NM

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    • Keith Kolb

      Albuquerque, NM

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    "Keith and Steve were both excellent instructors. They helped me pinpoint areas that I need to work on to strengthen my skills as an instructor. "

    Submitted on Wed, Nov. 26, 2025 by David C.

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      Albuquerque, NM

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    • Estevan Armijo

      Albuquerque, NM

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    • Keith Kolb

      Albuquerque, NM

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    "Great course and material. Both TCs know what they are doing and make this course an absolute fun but serious learning experience for someone wanting to become a USCCA instructor. Thank you Steve and Keith."

    Submitted on Tues, Nov. 25, 2025 by David M P.

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      Albuquerque, NM

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    • Estevan Armijo

      Albuquerque, NM

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    • Keith Kolb

      Albuquerque, NM

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    "These gentlemen know their stuff and translate it very well. Thanks guys."

    Submitted on Tues, Nov. 25, 2025 by Andrew H.

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