24.182.520    CERTIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

(1) An applicant for licensure as a certified firearms instructor (CFI) shall submit an application that complies with all of the requirements of ARM 24.182.501 and evidence the applicant:

(a) is at least 21 years of age;

(b) meets the insurance requirements stated in ARM 24.182.405; and

(c) has successfully completed a firearms instructor training course conducted by any of the following:

(i) National Rifle Association (NRA);

(ii) Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council (POST);

(iii) United States military; or

(iv) federal law enforcement.

(2) An applicant shall provide the following additional information at the time of application:

(a) detailed outlines of all courses to be instructed; and

(b) proof of education and training, which may include:

(i) transcripts;

(ii) diplomas;

(iii) seminar certificates;

(iv) course completion certificates; or

(v) other supporting evidence.

(3) Licensed firearms instructors shall:

(a) file a yearly certificate of insurance with the board; and

(b) conduct at least one board approved combat shooting course annually.

(4) Instructors may only offer courses in which they have been approved by the board to instruct.

 

History: 37-1-131, 37-60-202, 37-60-303, MCA; IMP, 37-1-131, 37-60-202, 37-60-303, MCA; NEW, 2006 MAR p. 2918, Eff. 11/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 5/14/10; AMD, 2017 MAR p. 1957, Eff. 10/28/17.