Firearm Training Northwest

Firearm Training Northwest, based in Brush Prairie, Washington, specializes in concealed carry permits and NRA-certified firearms training. Founded and led by Shaun Curtain, the operation is certified by Washington's Bureau of Criminal Identification to teach concealed carry courses—a legal requirement for CCW instruction in the state.

The core business centers on concealed carry classes, but they've expanded into comprehensive firearms instruction:

• •Concealed Carry Classes (2.5 hours) — Covers Washington and Oregon gun laws, interstate travel regulations, firearm selection, holster options, ammunition basics, and use of deadly force. Fingerprinting, photo, and license copying included in-class at no extra charge.
• •NRA Pistol Shooting (8 hours) — Hands-on fundamentals training covering safe handling, shooting technique, storage, transport, cleaning, and range procedures.
• •NRA Rifle Shooting (8 hours) — Dedicated rifle fundamentals with the same practical foundation.
• •NRA Pistol Instructor Certification (8 hours) — Trains shooters to become certified NRA pistol instructors, allowing them to certify others for Oregon concealed handgun licenses.
• •NRA Rifle Instructor Certification (8 hours) — Comparable rifle instructor certification.
• •NRA B.I.T. (Basic Instructor Training) (3 hours, two-part) — Required prerequisite for NRA instructor certification. Covers NRA course reporting, materials ordering, and instructor standards. Valid for 2 years; refresher required after.
• •NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) (8 hours) — Full-day certification covering range operations, standard procedures, and enforcing safety rules. Required for many ranges to operate or conduct training.
• •NRA Reloading Class (8 hours) — Single-stage and progressive press reloading for rifle and pistol cartridges. Bring your own equipment or use class presses.
• •NRA Reloading Instructor Certification (8 hours) — Certifies instructors to teach reloading courses.
• •NRA Concealed Carry Instructor Certification (16 hours, two-day) — Advanced certification for instructors teaching concealed carry courses. Classroom day one, range work day two.

They run regular classes across multiple locations in Washington and Oregon:

Concealed Carry Classes: - $60 for Oregon-only permits - $120 for multi-state permits (valid in 35 states including Arizona and Utah; Oregon training included at no additional fee)

NRA Courses: - Pistol Shooting: $125 - Rifle Shooting: $125 - Pistol Instructor: $250 - Rifle Instructor: $250 - B.I.T.: $100 (free if refresher) - RSO: $125 - Reloading: $200 - Reloading Instructor: $200 - CCW Instructor: $250

Payment accepted as cash or check at concealed carry classes. NRA courses typically require advance check payment sent to their P.O. Box.

For concealed carry classes: Driver's license only. Fingerprinting, photo, and license copies done in-class at no charge.

For NRA courses: Equipment varies by class (pistol/rifle, own or use theirs; reloading brings your press or use class equipment).

Certification from Washington's Bureau of Criminal Identification isn't automatic—Firearm Training Northwest has met the state's legal standards for CCW instruction. The operation's reach across five Washington/Oregon regions means shooters don't have to travel far. Their instructor certification classes feed the regional training pipeline, meaning trained shooters often become the next generation of instructors.