USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor Renewal

USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor - Recertification 

3-Day Course | Led by USCCA Training Counselor Minister Howie Williams

Duration: 3 Days (Classroom Instruction, Peer Presentations, Range Qualification)
Instructor: Howie Williams, USCCA Training Counselor
Audience: Current USCCA Certified Instructors seeking renewal

Cost: $350 (includes materials, coaching, and certification)

Prerequisites:
- Review of the USCCA eLearning prior to class

Course Overview

This 3-day recertification course is designed for instructors who wish to renew their USCCA credentials and continue teaching the Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals curriculum. Led by Howie Williams - USCCA Training Counselor and founder of Caliber Firearms Academy - this course blends technical excellence, ministry tone, and trauma-informed instruction.

Participants will engage in peer-led teaching modules, receive personalized coaching, and demonstrate safe, confident instruction on the range.

What You’ll Learn
- Refresher on USCCA curriculum and updated teaching methodology
- Peer presentation of seven core modules
- Classroom management and student engagement strategies
- Range safety protocols and coaching techniques
- Legal updates and ethical instruction standards
- Common instructor pitfalls and how to avoid them

Range Qualification
- Conduct live-fire drills with peer coaching
- Demonstrate safe instruction and corrective feedback

Required gear:
- Defensive handgun + 200 rounds
- Eye & ear protection
- Extra magazines (2) + mag pouch
- Range bag, brimmed hat, closed-toe shoes
- Pen, notebook, water.  Need lunch on the third day

Pre-Class Checklist
- Review USCCA eLearning module
- Review all training materials in your USCCA Instructor Dashboard**
- Bring required gear and ID
- Prepare peer presentations (7 modules)
- Review latest USCCA curriculum updates