Certifications
Owner & Chief Instructor: Tom Durell
Instructor Credentials Matter
At Not Today Self-Defense & Firearms Training, we believe instructor credentials matter. Our training is built on nationally recognized instructor certifications, California and law-enforcement agency credentials, continuing education, and real-world professional development.
We continually invest in advanced training and instructor development to provide our students with current, practical, professional, and legally sound instruction.
California Certifications
- California Department of Justice
- P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor
Sheriff's Department Approved Training Provider
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Approved Training Provider
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Approved Training Provider
National Firearms & Self Defense Organizations
NRA Certified Courses:
- NRA – Conceal Carry Permit: CCW
- NRA – Basic Pistol
- NRA – Advanced Pistol
- NRA – Basic Rifle
- NRA – Advanced Rifle
- NRA – Basic Shotgun
- NRA – Refuse To Be A Victim
- NRA – Range Safety Officer Training
- NRA – Home Firearm Safety Instructor
- NRA – Personal Protection In The Home
- NRA – Personal Protection Outside The Home
- NRA – Metallic Cartridge Reloading
USCCA Certified Courses:
- USCCA – Conceal Carry Permit: CCW
- USCCA – Basic Pistol
- USCCA – Home Defense Fundamentals
- USCCA – Countering the Mass Shooter Threat
- USCCA – Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
- USCCA – Church Safety: Protecting Your Congregation
Emergency Preparedness & Medical Training
FEMA Certified Training:
Active Shooter: What You Can Do
American Red Cross Certified Courses:
First-Aid, CPR, & AED Instructor Certification
Professional Armorer Certifications
Model 870
4/M16/AR15
M4 / M16 / AR15
G17 / G19 / G43X
Advanced Professional Development
Massad Ayoob Group
Deadly Force Instructor
Krav Maga Israel
Integrated Home Defense
GORUCK
Counter Active Shooter
USCCA
Defensive Pistol