Teach USCCA Curriculum
Authorization to teach applicable USCCA curriculum for which you are certified.
Instructor Development
Become a USCCA Certified Instructor in Connecticut
USCCA Instructor Certification provides the training, curriculum and resources needed to teach USCCA firearms and self-defense courses.
USCCA Instructor Certification
eLearning Prerequisite
In-Person Training
Written & Live-Fire Evaluation
If you are interested in becoming a firearms instructor, USCCA Instructor Certification provides the training, curriculum and resources needed to teach USCCA firearms and self-defense courses.
USCCA Certified Instructors receive access to professionally developed course materials and instructor resources designed to help them provide safe, organized and effective firearms training to their students.
Instructor Benefits
Benefits of Becoming a USCCA Certified Instructor
Certification provides access to USCCA curriculum, instructor resources and tools designed to support your firearms training classes.
Instructor Course Materials
Access to USCCA instructor course materials, presentations, lesson plans, quizzes, certificates and other instructional resources.
Instructor Dashboard
Access to the USCCA Instructor Dashboard and instructor-support resources.
Class Listings
The ability to list qualifying classes through the USCCA Training website, helping prospective students locate your training.
Marketing Resources
Access to USCCA marketing and branding resources available to Certified Instructors.
Additional Certifications
Opportunities to continue your education and add additional USCCA instructor certifications.
Certification Process
USCCA Instructor Certification Process
Instructor candidates complete the required USCCA coursework, in-person training and certification evaluations.
1
Register
Register for a USCCA Instructor Certification Course taught by a USCCA Training Counselor.
2
Complete eLearning
Complete the required USCCA eLearning coursework before attending the in-person Instructor Certification Course.
3
Attend the Course
Attend and successfully complete the in-person USCCA Instructor Certification Course.
4
Complete Evaluations
Demonstrate your understanding of the USCCA curriculum and instructional methods and successfully complete the required written and live-fire evaluations.
Instructor Candidates
Who Should Attend?
This course is appropriate for experienced shooters who want to begin teaching firearms and self-defense classes, as well as existing firearms instructors who want to add USCCA Instructor Certification to their credentials.
Instructor candidates should be comfortable with safe handgun handling and shooting before attending. This is an instructor certification course and successful completion requires candidates to demonstrate the knowledge, teaching ability and firearms skills required by the USCCA.
Certification
About the Certification
Upon successful completion of the applicable certification process, candidates become USCCA Certified Instructors authorized to teach the corresponding USCCA curriculum.
USCCA also offers additional instructor-development opportunities and certifications for instructors who wish to expand the courses they are able to teach.
Course requirements, USCCA fees, available curriculum, instructor benefits and certification policies are established by the USCCA and may change. Current details will be provided when you register for an Instructor Certification Course.
Course Information
USCCA Instructor Certification Course
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