Qualifications for armed instructors

Written and practical instruction and testing must be conducted by a board-certified instructor. To be certified as an armed instructor, an individual must meet at least one of the following requirements: 1. Is a certified weapons instructor by the North Dakota peace officer standards and training board. 2. Is a certified law enforcement weapons instructor by the national rifle association. 3. Has completed twenty-four months of apprenticeship training under the direct, onsite supervision of a board-certified weapons instructor. During the twenty-four-month apprenticeship period, the candidate must be at least a security officer and hold an armed certificate. After completion of the apprenticeship, the instructor must submit a notice to the board showing that the candidate has successfully completed the candidate's apprenticeship and the instructor is requesting certification for the candidate.