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That's what I was afraid of. I knew about the requirement to obtain initial certification, but not to renew. Unless there's some sort of end-around, I guess I'll have to decide if its worth getting my credentials again through the NRA or let my CHL instructors certification lapse as well.

I can understand the requirement for initial, but not for renewal.

I let my NRA certification lapse because I really didn't want to be tied to their curriculum. I only teach small groups and prefer to cover what THEY want/need to cover. Also, I teach only rarely, mostly CHL or familiarization/safety classes to friends and family.

So, now I'm coming up for renewal for my CHL instructor certification and the form sounds like I have to have some other current certification to renew. Uh-Oh. So I think, well I'll just take the Basic Pistol instructor class again. The local guy I took it from is no longer doing it.

So, is there an angle I'm not seeing? Do I HAVE to have another current certification?

I don't do this to make money. With costs, I barely break even. I only do it because I enjoy it and think I'm pretty good at it. I don't want to sink money and days off to get a certification to maintain my CHL instructor status if I don't have to.

Any sage advice?