2 Day NRA Concealed Carry (CCW) Workshop Certification:

Thursday, May 8th & Friday, May 9th

Day 1: CCW Instructor Course

Thursday, May 8th

8am-5pm

Day 2: CCW Instructor Course

Friday, May 9th

8am-5pm

Pre-Requisites:

• Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
• Basic & Pistol Instructor Course
• Basic CCW Course

You may complete the Pre-Requisites prior to attending if you still them to complete them. See dates below.

Basic Instructor Training (BIT):

Pre-Requisite

Friday, April 4th

8:00am-3:30pm

Basic Pistol Course:

Pre-Requisite

Saturday, April 5th

8:00am-5:00pm

PISTOL Instructor Course:

PRE-REQUISITE

Sunday, April 6th

8:00am-6:00pm

Basic CCW Course:

PRE-REQUISITE

Wednesday, May 7th

8:00am-5:00pm

NRA Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor Certification

Day 1:

Thursday, May 8th

8am-5pm

Day 2:

Friday, May 9th

8am-5pm

Course Lessons:

Lesson I:

Course Introduction

Lesson II:

Drawing from Concealment

• teach drawing a pistol from a holster
• teach presenting a pistol from concealment

Lesson III:

Loading & Stoppage Remediation

• teach an Emergency Reload
• teach how to clear most common stoppages
• teach how to clear a double feed

Lesson IV:

Mindset, Responding to an Attack & the Aftermath

• teach Mental Awareness
• teach Mindset
• teach Responding to an Attack
• Teach Aftermath of a Violent Encounter

Lesson V:

Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment

• teach Concealed Carry Requirements
• teach Concealed Carry Devices
• teach Principles of Concealment
• test the pistol carry devices

Lesson VI:

Student Defensive Pistol Skills

• teach lesson 4

Lesson VII:

Running/Managing a CCW Line

• Effectively & Safely administer a CCW firing line
• Deliver the range brief & medical brief
• Understand Roles of Training Teams on the Range
• Articulate Range Commands
• Gear up & Perform an Equipment Check
• Prepare for & Conduct Live fire Drills

Lesson VIII:

Range Preparation

• teach How to Gear Up
• How to perform an equipment Check
• Administer the Range Brief
• Administer the Medical Brief

Lesson IX:

Range Day: Live Fire Exercises and CCW Instructor Qualifications

Instructor Martin brings a wealth of experience to the Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor Certification course, with over 3 decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, military and firearms instruction.

His in-depth knowledge of firearm safety, state laws, and tactical training is not only drawn from his professional background but also from his personal commitment to responsible gun ownership and community safety. Having trained a diverse range of individuals, from novices to seasoned shooters.

As an advocate for the Second Amendment, Martin is deeply passionate about educating citizens on how to safely and legally carry concealed firearms.

His engagement with the course goes beyond teaching; it's about empowering individuals with the confidence to protect themselves while fostering a culture of safety and respect for firearms.

Martin's connection to the course material is personal, as he believes that the right to self-defense is fundamental, and proper training is the cornerstone of exercising that right responsibly.

Through his interactive teaching style and scenario-based training methods, he ensures that his students leave the course well-prepared and with a deeper appreciation for the importance of CCW certification.

• NRA Training Counselor
• CA POST (Police Officer Firearms Instructor)
• NRA Law Enforcement Firearms/Shotgun Instructor
• NRA Pistol Instructor
• NRA Concealed Carry (CCW Instructor)
• NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
• NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor
• Los Angeles County CCW Training Provider
• CA DOJ Approved CCW Instructor
• CA DOJ Approved Firearms Instructor
• CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) licensed Firearms Instructor
• Police Academy Graduate
• Advanced Patrol Officer Graduate