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CCW CRPA now an authorized CCW trainer in CA

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Per Chuck Michel on X,
Huge deal for CRPA! CRPA is now an approved ccw instruction provider. Sad this much training is mandated but good CRPA can provide it

(c) Initial and renewal applications must be completed and submitted on the Concealed Carry Weapon Program DOJ Certified Instructor Application, Form BOF 1034 (Rev. 12/2024), hereby incorporated by reference. Applicants must submit a copy of their active or unexpired training certification from one of the following entities:
(1) Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California-Firearm Training Instructor;
(2) Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), State of CaliforniaFirearms Instructor, Rangemaster, or Concealed Carry Tactics Instructor;
(3) Authorization from a State of California accredited school to teach a firearm training course;
(4) California Highway Patrol or California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Firearms Instructor, Weapons Instructor, or Rangemaster;
(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) 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.
 
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