1. (1) A person desiring to provide firearms training pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 38-8-116 and 38-8-123, shall obtain certification as a private firearms instructor by meeting the following requirements: ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

   1. (a) Requirements for Certification

      1. 1. An applicant shall have at least five (5) years of experience as a certified full- time law enforcement officer or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Commission;
      2. 2. An applicant shall successfully complete a forty (40) hour instructor development program and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Commission; and
      3. 3. An applicant shall have successfully completed a minimum of forty (40) hours of certified training in the specialized area having been approved by the Commission.
      4. 4. Any exceptions to the above requirements shall be approved by the Commission.

   2. (b) Application for Certification

      1. 1. A person seeking certification shall submit an application for Private Firearms Instructor in such form as the Commission may require;
      2. 2. An applicant shall submit a complete lesson plan in the specialized area;
      3. 3. An applicant shall submit a Certificate of Completion of a forty (40) hour instructor development course;
      4. 4. An applicant shall submit a Certificate of Training in the specialized area(s); and
      5. 5. An applicant shall submit a certification fee of ten dollars ($10).

2. (2) Denial, suspension, or revocation of instructor certification may be considered by the Commission for the following reasons:

   1. (a) An instructor’s employment is terminated for reason(s) detrimental to the law enforcement profession;
   2. (b) An instructor fails to prepare properly and deliver adequate instruction; or
   3. (c) An instructor falsified or omitted information required on an application for certification or on a supporting document.
3. (3) An instructor’s certification will automatically expire if the holder of the certification does not instruct within two (2) years.
4. (4) Unless otherwise provided above, the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301 to -502, governs all matters and procedures concerning the hearing and judicial review of any contested case for the suspension or revocation of an instructor certification.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-8-116 and 38-8-123. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 18, 2010; effective June 16, 2010. Amendments filed January 7, 2021; effective April 7, 2021. ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS