mistaforty
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any one aware of one in the area. ive seen such variance in the CCW classes I assume instructors create their own curriculum and theories, but is there a course that "certifies" CCW instructors.
CCW instructors are not made....they're born that way.
The Maryland State Police certify instructors based on successful completion of a MPCTC or a nationally recognized instructor program.
I would suggest;
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Personal Protection In the Home Instructor
NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
The curriculum is spelled out on The Governors Firearm Safety Act of 2013. The MSP also provides a suggested syllabus.
any one aware of one in the area. ive seen such variance in the CCW classes I assume instructors create their own curriculum and theories, but is there a course that "certifies" CCW instructors.
United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Owned by Tim Schmidt runs CCW instructor courses which I understand are very good. His book and training materials are all very high quality. I don't use his materials, but If you're looking not to have to create your own curriculum than you could do a lot worse.
Having said that, if you do not have any previous firearms training experience then I would start with and/or in parallel seek out NRA Instructor training and/or more advanced handgun courses before you jump in and teach concealed carry. Again, that's if you do not have previous adult teaching experience and experience in teaching firearms.