Would You Like to Become a Pistol Instructor?

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The Aug 2-3 Orlando Appleseed Pistol IBC is now open for registration. Attendance at a Pistol IBC is just one of the requirements for certification.

Please register at this link: https://appleseedinfo.org/citizen/?registerlink=https://goappleseednow.org/?event=orlando-fl-ibc-pistol-august-2-3-2025

PM me if you need to attend an Appleseed Pistol Clinic before the IBC. I will arrange one for Friday, Aug 1 at CFRPC.

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What are the requirements to be certified as an Appleseed Pistol Instructor? The answer is found in the Academy Project Appleseed Policies.
https://appleseedinfo.org/academy/pistol-promotions/

Requirements for Pistol Instructors
Attendance at a Pistol IBC does not guarantee advancement to Pistol Instructor status. This will be the sole decision of the instructor running the event based on criteria below.
• be at least 18 years old,
• attend at least 1 Project Appleseed pistol event as a student prior to the IBC,
• shoot a Pistoleer™ score on the PQT (see exception #1 below),
• have earned a Red Hat in rifle (see exception #2 below),
• have read the current Appleseed Pistol Manual & Course of Fire and show a thorough understanding of the material,
• demonstrate proficiency in teaching the blocks of instruction required for the Appleseed Pistol Clinic,
• successfully complete a Pistol IBC led by a Charter Pistol Instructor.

Exceptions:
1. Red Hats may attend the Charter/Pistol IBC even if they have not shot a Pistoleer™ score prior to the Charter IBC. They will however need to show that can shoot the score within 6 months of the IBC to be eligible for promotion to Charter/ Pistol Instructor. The score need not be at an Appleseed pistol event but must be properly timed and scored by any current Red Hat.
2. Orange hats are welcome to attend a Pistol IBC. Credit for this event will be good for 9 months. If the Orange hat earns his red hat within the next 9 months and satisfy all other requirements he may be promoted to Pistol Instructor. If more than 9 months elapses, this credit expires. Additionally, they cannot serve as the sole Pistol instructor at an Appleseed Pistol Clinic. They must have another pistol instructor present. Upon successful completion of a refresher Pistol IBC, this limitation will be lifted.