Cal. Code Regs. tit. 11, § 4410 – CCW DOJ Certified Instructor Qualifications and Applications.

(a) CCW DOJ Certified Instructor applicants must have a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued pursuant to Penal Code section 26710 and California Code of Regulations, title 11, section 4030 et seq.
(b) Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
(c) Initial and renewal applications must be completed and submitted on the Carry Concealed Weapon Program DOJ Certified Instructor Application, Form BOF 1034 (Rev. 07/2025), hereby incorporated by reference. Applicants must submit a copy of their active or unexpired training certification from one of the following entities:
1. (1) Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California-Firearm Training Instructor;
2. (2) Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), State of California-Firearms Instructor, Rangemaster, or Concealed Carry Tactics Instructor;
3. (3) Authorization from a State of California accredited school to teach a firearm training course;
4. (4) California Highway Patrol or California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Firearms Instructor, Weapons Instructor, or Rangemaster;
5. (5) National Rifle Association (NRA)-Law Enforcement Instructor, Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor, or CCW Instructor. Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructors and CCW Instructors must additionally be both an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and Personal Protection in the Home Instructor; or
6. (6) California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA)-Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor. Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructors must additionally be both a CRPA Pistol Instructor and Personal Protection in the Home Instructor.
(d) Within six months before submitting their application, initial and renewal applicants must pass a live-fire shooting qualification course on a firing range. During the qualification course:
1. (1) The applicant must display safe weapon practices at all times.
2. (2) The applicant must use a serviceable holster and magazine pouch with at least one reload.
3. (3) The following shooting exercises shall be performed using a standard B-27 target:
  Distance
  Weapon Location
  Rounds
  Special Instructions
  Time Limit
  Number of Times
  3 yards
  combat ready
  2
  none
  3.0 seconds
  2 times
  3 yards
  holstered
  2
  hands up
  5.0 seconds
  2 times
  5 yards
  combat ready
  3
  failure drill
  4.5 seconds
  2 times
  5 yards
  holstered
  2
  object in hands
  5.0 seconds
  2 times
  7 yards
  holstered
  6
  none
  10 seconds
  1 time
  “Hands up:” This sequence of fire will be performed with the applicant's hands elevated around chest level.
  “Failure drill:” Two shots to the body, and one to the head.
  “Object in hands:” The applicant simulates holding an object, drops the object, and performs the sequence of fire.
4. (4) The total rounds fired during the qualification is 24. One point is awarded each time a round hits the intended target. The minimum passing score is 19 points.
(e) A CCW DOJ Certified Instructor's certification is valid for four years provided that the CCW DOJ Certified Instructor maintains a valid COE. To remain valid, a COE must be renewed annually.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 26165 and 26225, Penal Code. Reference: Section 26165, Penal Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 4410-4412) and section filed 1-2-2024 as an emergency; operative 1-2-2024. Pursuant to Penal Code section 26225(d) this action is a deemed emergency and exempt from OAL review (Register 2024, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled with amendments 4-10-2024 as an emergency; operative 4-10-2024. Pursuant to Penal Code section 26225(d) this action is a deemed emergency and exempt from OAL Review (Register 2024, No. 15). A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 1-1-2026 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-10-2024 order, including amendment of subsections (b)-(c) and (c)(4)-(5), new subsection (c)(6) and repealer of subsection (f), transmitted to OAL 9-22-2025 and filed 11-3-2025; amendments effective 11-3-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 45).