
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP: CCHDF (VA BEACH)

- Fri, Jul. 17, 2026
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Sat, Jul. 18, 2026
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sun, Jul. 19, 2026
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fri, Jul. 17, 2026
- $750
- In-Class Time24 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
The opportunity to become a USCCA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR brings with it a very serious obligation to commit to safely practice and maintain high standards which in the future you will impart to your students. 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. Strong Arms Training Academy is the perfect training environment for students to enhance their learning experience.
Our experience with candidates has shown that there is a need for the opportunity to demonstrate shooting proficiency before classes start. We have observed a failure rate of 25-30% in the Shooting Range Qualification Test. This component is 50% of the requirement to become a certified instructor and the inability to meet this standard will prevent a candidate from obtaining Training certification.
The Shooting Range Qualification Test is part of the 2-day curriculum and the expectation is that candidates are practicing prior to class and prepared beforehand to successfully meet the qualifications.
Our experience has shown that there is a need for some candidates to practice proficiency before the Range Qualification Test is administered. We understand that performing in a new environment can be intimidating. Strong Arms Training Academy is offering time slots for Pre-Qualification consultations. We will offer a 3-hour window Friday prior to the course beginning to consult with our certified Trainers and Training Counselors (Range Time Only)
Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 7 days in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 7 days before the class will not be refunded.
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
As a separate and stand-alone request, Students can also receive Nationally recognized Certifications from the Health & Safety Institute (HSI): Basic First AID CPR AED Emergency Care of Bleeding STOP THE BLEED First on the Scene (FOTS) training What You Will Receive: eLearning prerequisite Instructor Certification Concealed Carry & Home Defense Toolkit View toolkit info Concealed Carry & Home Defense Digital Course Materials Access Instructor Dashboard to manage classes and take payment from students *************PLEASE READ BELOW***************** To receive the HSI / American Red Cross training there is an additional fee.
Upcoming Class Dates for
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP: CCHDF (VA BEACH)
6 Upcoming
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
- FMJ
- Close-toed Shoes
- Brimmed Hat
- Handgun
- Water / Beverage
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Extra Magazines
What is Provided
- Water / Beverage
- Pen & Notebook
- Snap Caps
- Targets
- Handgun
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors