Welcome to our How To Become an Instructor Information Page

Knowing how to shoot is an

important requirement for

NRA instructors, but you

must also know how to

teach others to shoot.

NRA Instructor Training Courses

Everything you need to become

an NRA Instructor in one Place.

This is NOT HELL WEEK Style Courses.

We believe in the NRA Teaching Style

and follow all the rules and

their teaching methods.

This is a series of consecutive courses

with a high level of detail and time to take in the materials and practice to meet the qualifications part of the training and

don't get burned out with so much info.

Help you develop the additional

knowledge, skills, needed

to organize and teach courses

in the NRA Basic Firearm

Training Program.

Learn More at:

NRA Instructors.org

Being labeled an NRA Certified Instructor is a label that you'll want.

We teach the best so you can learn from the best.

To qualify as an NRA Certified Instructor:

Candidates must have completed the introductory course

In the discipline, they wish to be certified to teach.

For example:

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Instructor Led Only),

NRA Basic Concealed Carry (CCW),

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting,

NRA Range Safety Officer, etc.

Candidates must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training and previous shooting experience.
Instructor candidates must be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline for which they wish to be certified.
Candidates must demonstrate solid and safe firearm handling skills required to be successful during an instructor training course by completing pre-course questionnaires and qualification exercises administered by the NRA Certified Training Counselor.
Candidates must complete an NRA Instructor Training Course in the discipline they wish to teach (e.g., NRA Basic Pistol Course) and receive the endorsement of the NRA Training Counselor conducting that training.

Available Pre-Instructor Courses:

NRA SAFETY COURSES

* Home Firearm Safety (4-Hours)

**** Basic Range Safety Officer

(RSO) (9 Hours)

Refuse To Be A Victim®

Seminars (3 Hours)

SELF DEFENSE

NRA FIRST Steps Pistol

Orientation (3-Hours)

* NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting

(Instructor Led Only) (8-Hours)

NRA Advanced Defensive Pistol

(4-Hours)

NRA Basic Personal Protection

In The Home (8-Hours)

NRA Basics of Person Protection

Outside The Home (14-Hours)

** NRA Basic CCW (8-Hours)

** NRA Full CCW (14-Hours)

RIFLE

NRA FIRST Steps Rifle

Orientation (3-Hours)

*** NRA Basic Rifle Shooting

Course (8-Hours)

SHOTGUN

NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun

Orientation (3-Hours)

*** NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting

Course (8-Hours)

* Minimum Discipline Required to

Become an NRA Pistol Instructor

** Minimum Discipline Required to

Become an NRA CCW Instructor

*** Minimum Discipline Required to

Become an NRA Rifle Instructor

**** Minimum Discipline Required to

Become an NRA Chief RSO Instructor

NRA Basic Training Instructor (BIT)

is a prerequisite for all instructor-level courses.

(6-Hours)

NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

BIT is not a certification course but a

class on teaching methodology that will

be applied to any NRA disciplines you

to select to teach in the future:

Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection in the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, Home Firearm Safety, Range Safety, CCW, and Defensive Pistol.

Teach by our Guest Training Counselors.

NRA Pistol Instructor Certification

During the course, candidates will learn

NRA policies and procedures, basic public

speaking skills, training methodology,

use of a training team and training aids,

organizing a course, building a budget,

and finally, preparing to teach.

In addition, candidates will be provided

with the appropriate lesson plans and

basic course student packets.

Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

is designed to develop

NRA Certified Instructors

with the knowledge, skills,

and attitude necessary

to conduct the NRA Basic Firearm

Training Courses,

and is a pre-requisite for

all instructor-level courses.

The NRA class provides individuals

with specialized knowledge,

the opportunity to learn how

to conduct a course in accordance

with the NRA's standards, resulting in

their students obtaining recognized

NRA certification.

This course is designed to educate participants

on the policies and procedures necessary to

become an NRA instructor and an effective

teaching methods for training students.

The NRA Basic Instructor Training

commences with an icebreaker exercise on

"How to Introduce a Speaker."

Participants are paired with another

Instructor Candidate, where they exchange

information, and introduce each other to the class.

This exercise aims to teach participants

how to think independently while providing

constructive feedback and praise.

Our program aims to help individuals overcome

shyness and develop practical communication skills

with a group of people who rely on

them for positive instruction.

Our classes foster an environment where fellow

students assist in ensuring each participant's success.

All courses include the necessary

NRA documentation, instructor guides,

student packets, instruction,

and follow-up support.

Participants will receive everything

required to take and teach each course.

Please note that processing fees are payable

to the NRA is due upon class completion,

which is determined by the number

and type of courses attended.

This course is at least six hours and

covers the following topics:

Introducing a speaker, the instructor, and the

NRA Basic Firearm Training Program,

using a training team,

training materials, and aids,

organizing a course, and preparing to teach.

Upon completing the NRA Basic Instructor Training

and achieving a minimum score of 90% on the

Trainers Examination, you will be deemed

prepared for the discipline-specific instructor training

class appropriate for your qualifications and enrollment.

This may include Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun,

or Personal Protection training.

Attending both the student- and instructor-level classes and

demonstrating your qualifications through the Pre-Course Qualification

tests associated with the specific discipline are mandatory.

The initial day of most NRA instructor training courses

comprises a 6-hour Basic Instructor Training (BIT) session.

It is important to note that current instructors seeking to add a rating may

be required to attend another Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Course

if they have not completed the course within the previous two years.

NRA Training Counselors conduct instructor training courses.

Training Counselors are active and experienced

instructors who have been certified by the NRA

to train experienced shooters to teach others to shoot?

Role-playing is a major part of an Instructor course.

Therefore, the minimum class size should be at

At least four candidates, with 10-12 ideal candidates.

Candidates take turns working in teams,

conducting portions of the course

with other candidates who portray basic students.?

Training Counselors will evaluate candidates' performance based on their ability to handle firearms with confidence, use appropriate training aids, follow the lesson plans, and meet all learning objectives while utilizing

the teaching philosophies expected of

NRA Certified Instructors.

Everything you need to become an NRA Instructor in one Place.

Candidates can also expect to learn the

NRA discipline-specific instructional

methods and evaluating and improving

the performance of beginning shooters.

INSTRUCTOR DISCIPLINES COURSES:

Basic Instructor Training (B.I.T.) (6 Hours)

Instructor Pistol Shooting (10 Hours)

Personal Protection In The Home (9 Hours)

Personal Protection Outside The Home (16 Hours)

Instructor Concealed Carry (CCW) (14 Hours)

NRA Instructor Rifle Shooting (10 Hours)

NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting (10 Hours)

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) (10 Hours)

NRA Refuse To Be A Victim®

Instructor Development Workshop

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Whether you are a certified or credentialed instructor, training counselor,

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Even if you’re careful, Personal Firearm Liability coverage

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If you teach firearm instruction for very long, you will have a long list of wonderful students who will have gone on to be safe and responsible gun owners - thanks in large part to your teaching.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for every student.

If an accident occurs, even after your instruction is done,

a student may come back and try to blame you for their mistake.

Having the right instructor insurance is crucial to protect against the possibility of these claims.

Coverage for the risks you face

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The cost of such lawsuits keeps going up, but protecting yourself

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Lawsuits against firearm instructors happen often enough that most ranges,

clubs, programs, and events now require instructors to have insurance

before they even walk through the door.

Many organizations require you to have some form of both

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The risk as an instructor is high

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Welcome to our How To Become an Instructor Information Page

Learn More at:

NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

NRA Pistol Instructor Certification

Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

NRA Training Counselors conduct instructor training courses.

Everything you need to become an NRA Instructor in one Place.

Firearm Instructor Insurance from Lockton Affinity Outdoor is designed to protect instructors.

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