Become a Concealed

Carry Instructor

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Become a Missouri Concealed Carry Instructor

Keep in mind, although we provide the credentials you need, each state has its own process for licensing you as an instructor. Read the information and click the links for specifics for your state.


The courses that qualify you are offered by GTBR as a course block for your convenience and are as follows:

Prerequisites you need, what to bring, and things to know.


Click the course title links for detailed information about each course.

NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor:
This is a 1 day Instructor level course, but it does have some significant prerequisites you need to be aware of.

Pre-requisites are as follows: Must have a current NRA Basic Instructor Training (The BIT will cover NRA policies, procedures, basic public speaking skills, training methods, use of a training team, training aids, organization and budget, and preparing to teach.) and complete the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Instructor Led Training as a student.

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor Course teaches the instructor candidate how to teach the fundamentals of handgun safety, operation, and responsible ownership to new shooters throughout the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Blended Course and the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Instructor Led Training.

NRA Range Safety Officer:
This 1 day course develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Please download and review the following NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor documents

PISTOL INSTRUCTOR PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT

BASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING BLENDED COURSE

BASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR LED COURSE

BASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR LED COURSE POWERPOINT

BASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING QUALIFICATION TARGETS


What to Bring

A copy (digital or print) of the above NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor Led Training documents and completion certificate if you are not taking that portion of training with us.

Bring a 3 ring binder
Bring a target shooting pistol
Bring a couple hundred rounds of ammunition

*Read the Instructor materials. Know the shooting fundamentals taught in those materials. Practice your qualifications BEFORE you come.

This course block is not a preparatory seminar. Successful completion of the minimum course block will certify you as an NRA Trainer in the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Discipline. It will provide you with the NRA instructor certification needed to teach the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor Led Training Course and the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Blended Course. With the NRA Range Safety Officer Course, you will be certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer.

Before you get Concealed Carry Instructor training, make sure your instructors are current NRA certified trainers. NRA Training Counselors train NRA Instructors. NRA Instructors train students. If you are in doubt, ask to see your Training Counselor's current certification to verify his Training Counselor credentials. If your trainer is not an NRA Training Counselor they cannot certify you as an NRA Instructor.

Missouri Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor requirements:


Firearms training requirements--safety instructor requirements--penalty for violations.

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5. A firearms safety instructor shall be considered to be a qualified firearms safety instructor by any sheriff issuing a certificate of qualification for a concealed carry endorsement pursuant to sections 571.101 to 571.121 if the instructor:

(1) Is a valid firearms safety instructor certified by the National Rifle Association holding a rating as a personal protection instructor [Inside the Home or Outside the Home] and Basic Pistol Shooting Course are acceptable or pistol marksmanship instructor; or

(2) Submits a photocopy of a certificate from a firearms safety instructor's course offered by a local, state, or federal governmental agency; or

(3) Submits a photocopy of a certificate from a firearms safety instructor course approved by the department of public safety; or

(4) Has successfully completed a firearms safety instructor course given by or under the supervision of any state, county, municipal, or federal law enforcement agency; or

(5) Is a certified police officer firearms safety instructor.

6. Any firearms safety instructor who knowingly provides any sheriff with any false information concerning an applicant's performance on any portion of the required training and qualification shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor.

(L. 2003 H.B. 349, et al., § 571.094, subsecs. 22 to 27, A.L. 2007 S.B. 62 & 41, A.L. 2011 H.B. 294, et al., A.L. 2012 H.B. 1647 merged with S.B. 489 & 637)
Effective 7-10-12

(Click here to go directly to the state of Missouri Concealed Carry Instructor Resource page for more detailed information)

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  • Concealed Carry Instructor FAQs
    • How can I become certified as a Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor in my state?
      Different states have different requirements to become a Concealed Carry Instructor / CHCL Instructor / CCW Instructor / CCP Instructor / SDA Instructor / etc. Most states accept the NRA Pistol Instructor certification as a prerequisite to become an instructor in their state. Check out this page for some of the states and their requirements.
    • Can you teach me to be a good Concealed Carry (CCW) trainer?
      We can help you become a Concealed Carry Instructor. How good you are depends on several factors. How hard are you willing to work at being a good instructor? How willing are you to continue your education as an instructor? Being a good instructor isn't about taking a class, it's about investing you your ability to convey that important information to your student.

      A.D.S.I. states it like this:

      1. I am committed to the safety of my students, and hold that the expected benefit of any training activity must significantly outweigh any known or perceived risk of that activity.
      2. I believe that it is my responsibility to understand not just what I’m teaching, but WHY I’m teaching any technique or concept, or offering specific advice.
      3. I recognize that defensive shooting skills, along with the drills and gear used, are inherently specialized and usually distinct from those of target shooting, competition and hunting endeavors.
      4. I will encourage my students to ask questions about course material, and I will answer them with thorough and objective explanations.
      5. I understand that Integrity and Professionalism are subjective traits and I strive to maintain high levels of both. I am capable of, and willing to, articulate the reasons for the way I conduct my courses and how I interact with students & peers.
      6. I believe that it is valuable to engage my peers in constructive conversation about differences in technique and concept, with the goal of mutual education and evolution.
      7. I believe that the best instructor is an avid student, and I will strive to continually upgrade my own skills and knowledge. As part of this belief, I understand that my own teachings need to be subject to critique and open to evolution.
    • Do I have to become an NRA Instructor to be a Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor?
      You do not have to become an NRA Instructor to become a Concealed Carry Instructor / CHCL Instructor / CCW Instructor / CCP Instructor / SDA Instructor / etc. However, that is usually the path of least resistance and the NRA Pistol Instructor certification is most often readily accepted by the state you are trying to become certified in to teach Concealed Carry.
    • Can I get certified to become a Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor online?
      We do not certify anyone online to become an instructor of any kind. Few, if any, states allow that kind of training to become certified as a firearms instructor of any sort. Distance learning (online training) has its place in the learning process, but physical skillsets must be witnessed and objectives met in class and on the range.
    • Can I host you for Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor training?
      Yes we can be hosted for Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development. Please see our Host an Event page for further information.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Arkansas?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Arkansas is through the NRA Pistol Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer certifications. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Kansas?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Kansas is through the NRA Pistol Instructor certification. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Louisiana?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Louisiana is through the NRA Pistol Instructor certification. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Mississippi?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Mississippi is through the NRA Pistol Instructor certification. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Missouri?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Missouri is through the NRA Pistol Instructor certification. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Oklahoma?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Oklahoma is through the NRA Pistol Instructor certification. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Tennessee?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Tennessee is through the NRA Pistol Instructor certification. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.
    • How can I become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Texas?
      The most straightforward way to become a Concealed Carry Instructor in Texas is through the NRA Pistol Instructor certification. Complete information found on our website on the Concealed Carry Instructor Training and Development page.

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