1. (a) A qualified firearms training instructor must conduct the firearms training portion for CSOs and CSSOs.

2. (b) An individual seeking to be a qualified firearms training instructor must prove that he or she meets the following requirements of the Division of Arkansas State Police:

   1. (1) Hold a current firearms training instructor certificate from a recognized instruction course, such as:

      1. (A) Firearms instructor certificate issued by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission;
      2. (B) Firearms instructor certificate issued by any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency;
      3. (C) Certificate of completion of a certified pistol instructor-basic pistol shooting course and a current certificate of completion of a range safety officer course by a chief range safety officer instructor; or
      4. (D) Certificate of completion of a certified instructor rifle shooting course and a certificate of completion of a range safety officer course by a chief range safety officer instructor; or
   2. (2) Been approved by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

Codification Notes: “CSO” means commissioned security officer. "CSSO" means commissioned school security officer.