DOJ Certified Instructor - Firearm Safety Certificate Program
DOJ FSC Certified Instructor Training
On-Site • DOJ-Recognized • Firearms Store Focused
Become a California DOJ-Certified Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Instructor and empower your staff to test customers and issue FSCs directly from your store. Grover Group provides professional, compliant, on-site FSC Instructor Training designed specifically for California Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs).
Who This Is For
California Federal Firearms License dealers
Firearms retailers needing employee FSC certification
Stores seeking on-site, efficient, DOJ-recognized training
DOJ Recognition & Authority
Grover Group is an entity recognized by the California Department of Justice as providing firearm safety training comparable to that specified in Penal Code §31635(b).
Individuals who complete this training may apply to become DOJ-Certified FSC Instructors, allowing them to administer the FSC test and issue Firearm Safety Certificates to customers.
How the Training Works
Conducted on-site at your firearms store/range (if you sell firearms)
Private training area required for demonstrations and hands-on practice
Actual firearms must be used (no inert or substitute training firearms)
Training emphasizes:
FSC program administration
Required firearm handling demonstrations
Real-world customer interaction scenarios
Course Format & Duration
Class length: 3–6 hours
(Varies based on staff experience and class size)Instruction is paced to ensure compliance, confidence, and practical proficiency
Prerequisites
Participants must be employed by a CA FFL
Each applicant must possess a valid DOJ Certificate of Eligibility (COE) prior to training
Pricing
Minimum enrollment: 3 students per class
Private classes available by appointment
Travel outside the East Bay area may incur a nominal travel fee
Why Grover Group
DOJ-recognized comparable entity
Firearms-industry focused instruction
On-site convenience for your business
Practical, compliance-driven training—not generic classroom instruction
Schedule Your Training
Private on-site classes are available by appointment.
📞 Call for availability and a customized quote
📍 Training location confirmed at time of reservation
Equip your staff. Stay compliant. Issue FSCs with confidence.
Upon completion: Apply online through the FSC Certified Instructor Firearm Certification System at. FSC Certified Instructor Firearm