Prerequisite: To enroll, you must have an active Certified Pistol rating and complete the student-level NRA CCW Course as per NRA Training Policy.
Course Overview: This course is designed to certify NRA CCW instructors and may be conducted in three parts:
Basic Instructor Training
Discipline-Specific Instructor Training
Live-Fire Range Instructor Training
Instructor candidates will participate in practical exercises to develop their teaching and organizational skills and must pass a written certification exam. Additionally, candidates must pass the CCW Instructor Level shooting qualification.
Course Focus:
Applying NRA rules for safe gun handling when carrying a concealed firearm
Understanding basic principles of concealment
Difference between cover and concealment
Drawing from a holster
Levels of mental awareness and mindset for personal defense
Clearing common stoppages and more
Upon completion, you will be equipped to teach concealed carry with confidence, responsibility, and ethical consideration.
Required Materials:
Quality pistol suitable for concealed carry (minimum of 9mm or .38 Special)
Quality strong-side hip holster (form-fitted leather or kydex recommended, must cover trigger/trigger guard)
Quality belt designed to support a holster and firearm
300 rounds of practice ammunition
Spare magazines or speed loaders with pouches (minimum of 3 magazines or speed loaders total)
Clothing appropriate for concealed carry, including a cover garment (mandatory)
Eye protection
Hearing protection (electronic recommended)
$25.00 range fee
This course is exclusively conducted by NRA Certified CCW Training Counselors in Cartersville, Georgia. Enroll now to become a certified NRA CCW instructor and teach others how to carry and use a concealed firearm safely and effectively.