Advanced Firearms Handgun Instructor

Handgun Instructor Level 1
Full Description
The 40-hour CJTC Handgun Instructor Course is designed to teach law enforcement (LE) personnel the skills required to lead safe and effective handgun training at the agency level. Participants should be proficient public speakers with above average marksmanship and weapons manipulation skills. Participants may need to spend time outside of class preparing lesson plans, presentations, and range drills.

All students must pass the Level 1 Handgun Instructor Entry Test with a score of 90% or better on day one of the course. Failure will result in the student being released from the course. Pre-qualifications are unauthorized. Fees will not be waived.

WHO CAN ATTEND OUR CLASSES?

• Applicants must be LE officers, military personnel, or agency sponsored civilians actively engaged in, or expected to be detailed as a LE firearms instructors.
• Must be qualified in parent agency course of fire.
• Must possess above average marksmanship and weapon manipulation skills.
• Must be in good physical condition without no restrictions related to firearms training.

DRESS CODE
Students should wear range appropriate clothing and come prepared for all weather conditions. Agency Identification required.

REGULATION

After successful completion, students will receive a CJTC Handgun Instructor certification valid for 3 years from the date of issue. To maintain instructor certification, instructors must:
• Complete the Level 1 Handgun Instructor Recertification Course #2015, or;
• Provide 20 or more hours of instruction in a CJTC Level 1 Handgun Instructor Course.

o A Memorandum for Record from the CJTC Firearms Program Manager confirming the above will serve as proof of revalidation.

CANCELATION

Effective immediately:

Registration will be completed 45 days before the course start date. Invoices for the course will be generated and sent to respective agencies on the first day of the course. Payment for the course is expected within 30 days of receiving the invoice. Cancellations of registered attendees must occur before the registration date for the course. The cancellation must be submitted by the agency's training coordinator to the program registrar via email.
  • If cancellation occurs within 45 days of the course start date, the agency will be invoiced for the full tuition cost and are expected to pay the full price of tuition within 30 days of receiving the invoice.
    • The WSCJTC encourages replacing the attendee who had to cancel with another attendee from the same agency. In certain circumstances, a credit can be extended to the agency for another course date. 

Course Dates and Locations 

Firearms - 2037 - 12 Handgun Instructor (Richland)

Training Dates
03/31/2025 - 04/04/2025
Training Location

Richland Training Center

3230 Twin Bridges Road
Richland, WA  99354

Firearms - 2037 - 13 Handgun Instructor (Olympia)

Training Dates
04/14/2025 - 04/18/2025
Training Location

Evergreen Sportsman's Club

12736 Marksman St SW
Olympia, WA  98512

Firearms - 2037 - 14 Handgun Instructor (Snohomish)

Training Dates
05/05/2025 - 05/09/2025
Training Location

Snohomish County Range

8915 Cathcart Way, Bldg H
Snohomish, WA  98296

Firearms - 2037 - 15 Handgun Instructor (Clark County)

Training Dates
05/12/2025 - 05/16/2025
Training Location

Clark County Jail Services Range

902 NE 192 Ave
Vancouver, WA  98684

Firearms - 2037 - 16 Handgun Instructor (Spokane County)

Training Dates
07/09/2025 - 07/13/2025
Training Location

Spokane County Training Center

13033 W SR 902
Spokane, WA  98824

Firearms - 2037 - 17 Handgun Instructor (Tacoma)

Training Dates
08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
Training Location

Tacoma Police Range

111 McMurray Rd NE
Tacoma, WA  98422

Firearms - 2037 - 18 Handgun Instructor (Wenatchee)

Training Dates
09/15/2025 - 09/19/2025
5233 Malaga Alco Highway
Malaga, WA  98828
Cost: $600
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Category: Firearms Courses