You absolutely can assume it will exclude or restrict some training and groups. Why else would DOJ bother? To cut out sham organizations offering BS training, DOJ will establish reasonable definitions that 1) exclude organizations that don't have statewide or national footprints; and 2) don't require instructors the group certifies to meet certain minimal requirements.
What will be interesting to me is whether DOJ looks at the DNR hunter safety courses as the minimum it should require, or the maximum:
- DNR has an internet option; doesn't that mean MD's online training should count? MD's course should count as it is a safety course proctored by instructors
- DNR's course is a minimum of 10 hours; will DOJ set a standard? NRA Basic is only 8 hours, DOJ still has to accept it. UT's class is minimum 4 hours, DOJ still has to accept it as well.
- DNR requires testing; will DOJ? Testing of applicants? They can't..it's not provided for in the statute.
- DNR requires instructors to pass background checks, apprentice teach at least two classes, and then teach at least one class a year; will DOJ require instructors certified by groups to meet similar standards? DOJ can't determine certification standards for other groups.
Not advocating one way or the other, just wondering.