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USCCA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR COURSE

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  • Multi Day
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  • Instructor Certification
    • Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

      8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

    • Tues, Jun. 23, 2026

      8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

  • $597
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    Martinsville, VA 24112
  • In-Class Time
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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

Thank you for choosing me as your USCCA Training Counselor! In this 2 day course we are going to cover a LOT of information to help you prepare to take on the role of USCCA Certified Instructor. On top of the other curriculum for this course shown below, I'll show you how to list a class, schedule a class and where to find everything in the instructor portal. After the class, I'll be available to you for mentoring and support.

Class fee: The total cost for this course is $597. I like to be as transparent as possible so I'm going to break down the cost for you. $250 of goes to USCCA for your e-learning and instructor toolkit and the remaining $347 goes to your Training Counselor.

Your Instructor Toolkit contains posters, 10 CCHDF books, your instructor card, your instructor polo and more. It will arrive AFTER you've successfully completed this course..

Completing your e-learning is a pre-requisite for this class and it will be available to you immediately so you can get started right away. Take your time, explore all the widgets and videos. This e-learning is narrated by Michael Martin for you and covers all the slides you can use when teaching the USCCA Conceal Carry Home Defense Fundamentals course to your future students.

In class we'll cover how to break these power point slides up into 3 separate courses... Basic Handgun, Home Defense Fundamentals or the full Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals. We'll also talk about other ways you can benefit from this incredible power point by offering your future students "mini" courses using the 7 Lesson Plans individually.

Cancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable. If notice is given at least 24 hours in advance, class fee can be transferred to another class within 90 days one time only. Students that "no show", without contacting the instructor prior to class, will forfeit their class fee funds.

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.

11DAYS
5HRS
6MINS
34SECS
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

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  • Targets

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    "The instructor course was top notch!! Dawn is a top tier professional and is truly dedicated to safe handling of firearms. It was an honor and a privilege to have been a student of hers. "

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