This 8‑day instructor pathway includes all six(6) NRA courses required to apply for CA DOJ CCW Instructor certification. Candidates will complete the full progression from NRA Basic Pistol Instructor through both Personal Protection Inside and Outside the Home Instructor ratings. This comprehensive program is ideal for those seeking to teach California CCW courses with confidence, structure, and professionalism.

The training sequence covers foundational pistol instruction, defensive shooting concepts, home‑defense strategies, advanced personal protection skills, and instructor‑level teaching methodology. Successful completion of all components results in certification as both an NRA PPITH Instructor and NRA PPOTH Instructor, meeting the core training requirements for CA DOJ CCW Instructor approval.

📅 Required Course Dates

NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) 📆 March 22 | 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Student Course) 📆 March 28 | 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM

NRA Pistol Instructor Training 📆 March 29 | 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM

NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home (Student Course) 📆 April 3 | 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM

NRA PPITH Instructor Course 📆 April 5 | 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM

NRA Advanced Personal Protection Outside the Home (Student Course) 📆 April 23–24 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

NRA PPOTH Instructor Course 📆 April 25–26 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Prerequisites

To enroll in this instructor pathway, candidates must have:

• Completed BIT within the last 24 months

🔔 If you have not completed BIT within this timeframe, you must attend the BIT session on March 22 to be eligible for certification.

What You’ll Gain

• Certification as an NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor

• Certification as an NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor

• Completion of all core CA DOJ CCW Instructor training requirements

• Advanced defensive shooting skills and instructor‑level teaching methodology