Becoming a California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Firearms Instructor
Ready to turn your passion for firearms into a full-fledged career as an expert instructor?
An individual who successfully completes our CA DOJ APPROVED course:
"CA DOJ Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) Instructor Certification"
will Qualify as a Department Certified Instructor!
As a CA DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor, you will be to:
- Provide approved firearms training to your community
- Provide the Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC)
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Have an approved Firearms Instructor Credential!
Public Safety Institute is a CA DOJ Bureau of Firearms APPROVED training provider to teach and certify CA DOJ Firearms Instructors!
By the end of your journey, you'll have the confidence to create engaging, informative, and above all, safe learning environments for firearm enthusiasts of all levels.
Whether you're looking to run your own courses, enhance safety in your community, or join a shooting range as a professional instructor, this certification unlocks the door to numerous opportunities.
Your expertise won't just empower others; it will set the standard for firearm education and responsibility.
Where
Public Safety Institute
6400 E. Washington Blvd
Commerce CA 90040
When
Thursday, April 25th
8am - 5pm
Curriculum
- The 6 CA DOJ Firearms Safety Rules:
- 1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded:
- 2. Keep the gun pointed in the safest direction possible:
- 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot:
- 4. Know your target, its surroundings, and beyond:
- 5. Learn how to Properly Operate your gun:
- 6. Store your gun safely and securely to prevent unauthorized use. Guns and ammunition should be stored separately.:
- Additional Safety Points:
- Introduction to the laws:
- Sales and Transfers of firearms:
- Proof-of-Residency Requirement:
- Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Requirement:
- Safe Handling Demonstration Requirement:
- Firearms Safety Device Requirement:
- Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale in California:
- One-Handgun-per-Thirty-Days Requirement:
- Firearm Sales and Transfer Requirements:
- New California resident requirements:
- Carrying a concealed weapon:
- Firearms aboard comman carriers:
- Firearms in the homes, business, or at the campsite:
- The use of Lethal Force in Self Defense:
- Permissible Use of Lethal Force in Defense of Life and Body:
- Limitations on the Use of Force in Self-Defense:
- Loaded firearms in public:
- Large capacity-magazines:
- Firearm storage during prohibition:
- Obliteration or Alteration of Firearm Identification:
- Openly Carrying an Unloaded Handgun:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Courtroom, the State Capitol, etc:
- Drawing or Exhibiting a Firearm:
- Threatening Acts with a Firearm on a Public Street or Highway:
- Discharge of a Firearm in a Grossly Negligent Manner:
- Discharge of a Firearm at an Inhabited/Occupied Dwelling, Building, Vehicle, Aircraft:
- Discharge of a Firearm at an Unoccupied Aircraft, Motor Vehicle, or Uninhabited Building or Dwelling:
- Discharge of a Firearm from a Motor Vehicle:
- Criminal Storage:
- Sales, Transfers and Loans of Firearms to Minors:
- Possession of a Handgun or Live Ammunition by Minors:
- Persons in Eligible to Possess Firearms:
Your instructor
Instructor Martin brings over 2 decades of hands-on experience to the realm of firearms education, having served in both law enforcement and in the United States Marine Corps where precision and safety were paramount.
His extensive experience includes:
- California POST Firearms Instructor
- NRA Pistol/Shotgun Law Enforcement Instructor
- BSIS Licensed Firearms Instructor
- CA DOJ CCW Instructor
- CA DOJ Approved Firearms Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- Los Angeles County CCW Training Provider
As the lead Instructor for the "Certified Firearms Instructor Certification" course, Martin is fiercely passionate about empowering others with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct with confidence and authority.
His dedication to the course stems from a deep-seated belief in responsible gun ownership and the critical importance of quality education in the maintenance of public safety.
Martin’s approach to teaching is characterized by his commitment to student engagement and the development of instructors who are not only skilled in firearms but also value the ethics and responsibilities that come with the role.