The Nebraska State Patrol

Concealed Handgun Instructors

Concealed Handgun Instructors

A list of certified instructors is provided below. The list will be updated as certification is given.

Participation in a training course or any fee associated with a handgun training & safety course is the responsibility of the applicant. The handgun training and safety course must be taken in person with a certified instructor approved by the Nebraska State Patrol (see approved list below).

Online courses do NOT satisfy the handgun training and safety course requirement.

The Nebraska State Patrol is responsible for the certification of instructors and curriculum. Questions reference Concealed Handgun Instructor applications should be directed to: nsp.chpinstructorinfo@nebraska.gov

The Nebraska State Patrol is not responsible for scheduling or teaching of Concealed Handgun Courses. Questions or concerns regarding the business practices of an individual instructor should be directed to the Better Business Bureau or local Chamber of Commerce.

The following is a list of certified concealed handgun permit instructors. This list is subject to change at any time so check back often for the most current information. You can search the list by name or by county. 

Deborah Quade
Q-Defense Training, LLC
12108 Iva St
Gretna, NE 68028
County: Sarpy
Lonnie Rech
3200 Rock Creek Rd
Davey, NE 68336
County: Lancaster
Andrew Reinhardt
AR Industries
89533 550 Ave
Crofton, NE 68730
County: Knox
Janice Reiss
Beatrice, NE 68310
County: Gage
Austin J Rice
Wildcat Firearms Training
70923 Rd 413
Wilsonville, NE 69046
County: Furnas
David L Ripley
Good Life Gun Training
72507 336 Ave
Enders, NE 69027
County: Chase
Julie A Sabin
Sabin Academy of Firearms Education
Omaha, NE 68137
County: Douglas
William (Andrew) Sanders
Double A Firearms Training
PO Box 21
Waterloo, NE 68069
County: Douglas
Heath (Ryan) Schaefer
Brothers Tactical
6502 N 32nd St
Omaha, NE 68112
County: Douglas
Ezra Schlecht
Shepherd's Cadre
10840 Cromwell Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
County: Lancaster
Troy Schmitz
429 N Walnut
Red Cloud, NE 68970
County: Webster
Craig Schnieder
BCA Tactical Training, LLC
PO Box 201
Davey, NE 68336
County: Lancaster