California Code of Regulations
Title 11 - Law
Division 5 - Firearms Regulations
Chapter 14 - Carry Concealed Weapons Licenses
Article 2 - CCW DOJ Certified Instructors
Section 4410 - CCW DOJ Certified Instructor Qualifications and Applications

Universal Citation: 11 CA Code of Regs 4410

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) CCW DOJ Certified Instructor applicants must have a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued pursuant to Penal Code section 26710 and California Code of Regulations, title 11, section 4030 et seq.

(b) Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Applicants shall provide a copy of a valid California driver license or California identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, demonstrating the applicant is 21 years of age or older. Applicants with a federal non-compliant California driver license or identification card shall also comply with section 4045.1.

(c) Initial and renewal applications must be completed and submitted on the Concealed Carry Weapon Program DOJ Certified Instructor Application, Form BOF 1034 (Rev. 02/2024), hereby incorporated by reference. Initial applicants must submit a copy of their active or unexpired training certification from one of the following entities:

(1) Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California-Firearm Training Instructor;

(2) Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), State of California-Firearms Instructor, Rangemaster, or Concealed Carry Tactics Instructor;

(3) Authorization from a State of California accredited school to teach a firearm training course;

(4) California Highway Patrol or California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Firearms Instructor, Weapons Instructor, or Rangemaster; or

(5) National Rifle Association (NRA)-Law Enforcement Instructor or Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor. Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructors must additionally be both an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and Personal Protection in the Home Instructor.

(d) Within six months before submitting their application, initial and renewal applicants must pass a live-fire shooting qualification course on a firing range. During the qualification course:

(1) The applicant must display safe weapon practices at all times.

(2) The applicant must use a serviceable holster and magazine pouch with at least one reload.

(3) The following shooting exercises shall be performed using a standard B-27 target:

Distance Weapon Location Rounds Special Instructions Time Limit Number of Times
3 yards combat ready 2 none 3.0 seconds 2 times
3 yards holstered 2 hands up 5.0 seconds 2 times
5 yards combat ready 3 failure drill 4.5 seconds 2 times
5 yards holstered 2 object in hands 5.0 seconds 2 times
7 yards holstered 6 none 10 seconds 1 time

"Hands up:" This sequence of fire will be performed with the applicant's hands elevated around chest level.

"Failure drill:" Two shots to the body, and one to the head.

"Object in hands:" The applicant simulates holding an object, drops the object, and performs the sequence of fire.

(4) The total rounds fired during the qualification is 24. One point is awarded each time a round hits the intended target. The minimum passing score is 19 points.

(e) A CCW DOJ Certified Instructor's certification is valid for four years provided that the CCW DOJ Certified Instructor maintains a valid COE. To remain valid, a COE must be renewed annually.

(f) A CCW DOJ Certified Instructor who has had their certification revoked may not reapply for certification earlier than one year from the effective date of the revocation.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 26165 and 26225, Penal Code. Reference: Section 26165, Penal Code.

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