What are the requirements for becoming a firearms instructor?
- Must first be certified with the DCJS as a general instructor.
- Successful completion of a firearm instructor development program, which meets or exceeds standards established by the department within three years immediately preceding the date of the application; OR
- Successful completion of a firearm instructor development program longer than 3 years prior to the date of application and has provided instruction during the 3 years immediately preceding, or has provided instruction in a related field at an institution of higher learning. OR
- Complete the DCJS firearms instructor development entry-level course.
- Official documentation of previous training and a minimum of 2 years work experience in the category of firearms requested.
- Official documentation that the applicant has successfully qualified with a minimum firearm range qualification of 85% in each of the following: revolver, semi-automatic handgun; and shotgun. If applying for a Patrol Rifle instructor designation a minimum firearm range qualification of 85% is also required.