Videos tagged with Instructor Certification

To become a better shooter, especially for self-defense, it's crucial to move beyond static paper targets and take professional training. Engaging in a three-day class from reputable instructors can significantly elevate your skills, teaching you to fight with a gun, not just shoot it. This involves understanding the correct mindset, movement, communication, and the continuous learning process.

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert analysis of 37 restrictive gun bills passed by the Virginia legislature. The video details potential bans on 'assault weapons' and high-capacity magazines, age restrictions, carry limitations, serialization requirements, safe storage mandates, expanded red flag laws, waiting periods, FFL liability, and changes to instructor approvals. The future of these laws hinges on Governor Glenn Youngkin's veto decisions, influenced by his political aspirations.

The Honolulu Police Department has halted all gun sales and new gun permits for December and potentially longer due to a failure to certify firearms instructors as required by a recent law change. This inaction has created a legal bottleneck, preventing citizens from legally acquiring firearms. The department claims a 40-day processing window will suffice to certify instructors and provide training, but the timeline appears highly improbable given the scheduled meetings and rule implementation delays.

This video from Washington Gun Law, presented by William Kirk, an expert in firearms law, critically examines Honolulu's new pre-purchasing firearm licensing requirements. The analysis highlights how these regulations, particularly the mandatory instructor certification and verification by county police, are presented as a means to obstruct and potentially eviscerate Second Amendment rights, effectively leading to civilian disarmament. The speaker emphasizes that Honolulu's failure to establish a framework for this process leaves citizens unable to legally purchase firearms.

This video details how Hawaii's Second Amendment rights are currently halted due to police chiefs failing to implement a new law requiring instructor certification. This inaction prevents citizens from legally obtaining firearm permits and purchasing firearms, with no clear end date in sight. The speaker, an expert in firearms instruction and 2A law, highlights the unconstitutional nature of this administrative obstruction and anticipates legal challenges against the state.

This video provides an expert analysis of California's new "emergency rule" impacting concealed carry permits, stemming from SB2. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge of California firearm laws, explains how the rule drastically alters instructor certification requirements, potentially eliminating 80% of existing instructors. This is predicted to cause significant delays, increased costs exceeding $1000, and further restrict the ability of law-abiding citizens to obtain CCW permits. The speaker criticizes the "emergency rule-making" process for bypassing normal legislative channels and limiting public comment.

The inaugural National African-American Gun Association (NAAGA) convention in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighted the growing diversity and positive aspects of gun ownership within the African-American community. The event focused on training and certifying instructors to spread firearm education and safety, emphasizing the importance of the Second Amendment for all citizens. NAAGA aims to foster a supportive community, encourage responsible gun ownership, and engage in political action to protect these rights.

This video emphasizes the rigorous development required to become a competent firearms instructor. It highlights the need to go beyond basic knowledge, focusing on finer details, higher standards, and practical application. The program aims to build instructors who are not only skilled on the range but also effective communicators and educators, capable of developing sound curriculum and maintaining credibility with their students.

This video features Beth Alcazar interviewing Gary Peterson at the 2018 USCCA Concealed Carry Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. Peterson discusses US Gun Class, an organization that helps certified firearms instructors with student acquisition through marketing and website development. They also offer a 5-day certification course at Front Sight, designed to train individuals to become effective concealed carry instructors.

This video features Tim Schmidt, founder of the USCCA, interviewing Steve Fischer, Director of the USCCA Instructor Program. They discuss the program's origins, its comprehensive toolkit, and its rapid growth. Fischer highlights the program's high-quality materials, robust instructor support, and business marketing training as key differentiators, aiming to educate, train, and insure responsibly armed Americans.