1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-7.0 - COPT Master Firearms Instructor Requirements

7.1 A COPT Certified Firearms Instructor seeking Master Firearms Instructor certification shall provide the following to the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee:

7.1.1 Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume indicating all relevant work history, training, certifications, experience and education.

7.1.2 A signed letter of endorsement from the Chief of Police of their respective law enforcement agency;

7.1.3 Proof of successful completion of a COPT Master Instructor Course; or

7.1.4 Current certification as a COPT Certified Firearms Instructor and:

7.1.4.1 Three years or more as an active COPT Certified Firearms Instructor;

7.1.4.2 Proof of Firearms related administrative and teaching responsibilities such as lesson planning, record keeping, and academy level instruction; and

7.1.4.3 Proof of successful completion of an Advanced or "Master" Firearms Instructor courses, totaling at least 40 hours in length combined, from approved vendors as agreed upon by the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee and successful completion of a Delaware COPT Firearms Instructor Refresher course both completed within the last 3 years.

7.2 The COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee will review each request and required documentation. After a full review, the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee shall either endorse or not endorse the request at the next regularly scheduled COPT Board meeting.

7.3 The COPT will be responsible for voting on all certifications for Master Firearms Instructors.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-7.0

27 DE Reg. 617 (2/1/2024) (Final)