Certified Firearms Instructors
Armorer Policy
Effective: September 19, 2012
MOTION 1209.07: Motion made by Commissioner Arnell that a CFI and MI cannot armor weapons during any commission training event. Commissioner Schlechter seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Instructor Attire Requirements
It is the commission's intent that work attire should complement an environment that reflects an efficient, orderly, and professionally operated organization.
Appropriate classroom attire includes:
Men: Sport coats, blazers and suits; slacks, chinos, tactical pants, or Dockers; Polo shirts with collars; Oxford button-down shirts; sweaters or cardigans; and, loafers, dress shoes, or a tactical type boot or shoe.
Women: Slacks, chinos, or tactical pants; Polo shirts or dress blouses; Oxford button-down shirts; culottes, skirts, or splint skirts; dresses or suits; loaders, dress shoes, or a tactical type boot or shoe; and, sweaters.
Appropriate Basic Range attire includes: Red commission range instructor t-shirt; 511-style tactical pants; and, tactical type boot or shoe.
Appropriate In-Service Range/Practical Exercise/ SIMUNITION ®: Commission range or other Instructor t-shirt; commission issued Polo shirts with collars or other Instructor Polo shirts; 511-style tactical pants; and, tactical type boot or shoe.
Unacceptable Attire: Plain or pocket T-shirts; cutoffs; T-shirt with logos; athletic wear; blue denim jeans; Spandex or Lycra such as bike shorts; tennis shoes; tank tops, tube tops, or halter tops with spaghetti straps; deck shoes; underwear as outerwear; beach wear; midriff length tops; provocative attire; off-the-shoulder tops; and, workout clothes or shoes.
Enforcement
This policy will be administered according to the following action steps:
1. If questionable attire is worn in the classroom, commission staff or an individual designated by the commission will hold a personal, private discussion with the instructor to advice them regarding the inappropriateness of the attire.
2. If an obvious policy violation occurs, commission staff or an individual designated by the commission will hold a private discussion with the instructor and ask the instructor to change his/her attire immediately.
3. Repeated policy violators will result in a disciplinary action, up to and including revocation of CFI status by the commission.