Firearm Mentorship Network

For instructors & mentors

Reach new students nationwide. Listing is free.

Firearm Mentorship Network connects people who want responsible training with qualified instructors and mentors. Build your profile, post classes, and get training requests from students near you.

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Why instructors list on FMN

Tools to run your classes

Free with every approved profile. Built for instructors who teach group classes and want less paperwork on range day.

  • Repeating class dates

    Schedule a weekly or every-other-week class once and FMN creates each date. Edit or cancel any single date on its own.

  • A calendar of your classes

    See every scheduled class in a month or week view, with seats filled at a glance.

  • Class roster you can print

    Confirmed participants, phone numbers, and emergency contacts in one list. Print it or download a CSV for range day. Minors are listed with their guardian.

  • Message the whole class

    Send one update, like parking or a weather change, to every confirmed booking at once.

  • Completion certificates

    Mark students complete and they get a printable certificate with a code anyone can check on FMN.

  • Flyers and share links

    Every published class has a printable flyer with a QR code, plus copy and share links for your own social posts and email.

  • Show your price up front

    Add an optional per-person price to a class so students know what to expect. You still collect payment your own way.

  • Verified reviews

    Students who complete a booking are invited on their dashboard to leave a review, so your reputation grows with every class.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Create your free account

    Sign up and verify your email. Everyone starts with a standard account.

  2. Step 2

    Apply and upload credentials

    Choose Certified Instructor, Community Mentor, or both. Instructors upload a qualifying credential; mentors can add credentials if they have them.

  3. Step 3

    Get approved and go live

    An FMN administrator reviews your application. Once approved, you publish your profile when you’re ready.

How verification works

Students trust FMN because badges mean something. Here is exactly what happens to your application.

Accepted credentials

Qualify for Certified Instructor and Community Mentor

  • NRA Instructor
  • USCCA Instructor
  • State Firearms Instructor
  • Law-Enforcement Firearms Instructor
  • Military Instructor Qualification
  • Rangemaster
  • SIG Sauer Academy
  • Hunter Education Instructor

Also shown for Community Mentor (optional)

  • Range Safety Officer
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Paramedic
  • Competition Classification

Have something else? Choose “Other Approved Credential” and an administrator will review it.

What you need to apply

Have these ready and you can finish in one sitting. Your application saves as a draft, so you can also come back later.

  • Your public display name, a biography, and a short summary of your experience
  • The ZIP code you serve from and how far you travel
  • The role you want: Certified Instructor, Community Mentor, or both
  • For Certified Instructor, at least one qualifying credential, with a photo or PDF of it (PDF, JPG, PNG, or WebP). Optional for Community Mentor
  • Professional references: a name, relationship, and email for each
  • Two acknowledgments: that your information is accurate, and consent to a background review

What students see

  • Your display name, photo, and biography
  • Your general area (city and county), not your address
  • Your approved roles, with a “Verified” badge while your credential is current
  • Classes you publish, with dates, seats, level, and format
  • Reviews from students who completed a booking with you
  • Your website, business phone, or business email, only if you add them

What students never see

  • Your credential documents
  • Your account email address
  • Your references
  • Your street address

Become a Founding Instructor

Professionals approved by January 31, 2027, or until the first 500 are approved, whichever comes first, get a permanent Founding Instructor or Founding Mentor badge on their public profile and directory card.

Questions instructors ask

Does FMN work with my booking tool?

Yes. Keep taking payment the way you do today. Add your own payment or booking link to your profile, a class, or a single session. Students see it on their booking page. FMN does not process payments, collect funds, or handle refunds.

What does it cost?

Nothing. There are no listing fees for instructors or mentors. FMN is supported by sponsors.

Which credentials qualify?

Certified Instructor requires an instructor-level credential such as NRA, USCCA, state, law-enforcement, military, Rangemaster, SIG Sauer Academy, or Hunter Education instructor. Credentials are optional for Community Mentor; if you have them, credentials like Range Safety Officer, CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, EMT, Paramedic, or a competition classification are reviewed and shown on your profile. If yours isn’t listed, choose “Other Approved Credential” and an administrator will review it.

Can I save my application and finish later?

Yes. Your application stays a draft until you review it and submit. Nothing is sent for review before then.

Will my profile go public as soon as I’m approved?

No. Approval never publishes your profile. You choose when to go live.

What happens if my credential expires?

Your profile shows that renewal is required instead of “Verified” until you upload a current credential and it is reviewed.

Ready to list your training?

It takes a few minutes to apply. Mentors apply the same way.

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