BECOME AN NRA INSTRUCTOR
Since 1871, a major objective of the National Rifle Association has been to provide education and training in the safe and proper use of firearms. Knowing how to shoot is an important requirement for NRA instructors, but you will also need to know how to teach others to shoot. NRA Instructor Training Courses help you develop the additional knowledge, skills and techniques needed to organize and teach courses in the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program.
NRA Instructor courses are discipline specific. 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 the appropriate lesson plans and basic course student packets. Role-playing is a major part of an instructor course; therefore, the minimum class size should be at least four candidates, with 10-12 candidates being ideal. Candidates take turns working in teams, actually conducting portions of the course to other candidates who portray basic students.
Instructor training courses are conducted by NRA Training Counselors. Training Counselors are active and experienced instructors who have been certified by NRA to train experienced shooters to teach others to shoot. Training Counselors will evaluate candidates’ performance based on their ability to handle the firearms with confidence, use of appropriate training aids, following the lesson plans and meeting all learning objectives, while utilizing the teaching philosophies expected of NRA Certified Instructors. Candidates can also expect to learn the NRA discipline specific instructional methods and evaluating and improving the performance of beginning shooters.
NRA INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION
1. Attend and pass the NRA BASIC course in the discipline you are wanting to instruct. This involves a written test, participation, and firearms exercises. Firearms safety and handling will be scored.
2. Attend and pass the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course. It must be renewed every 2 years if you plan on attending additional Instructor courses.
3. Attend and pass the NRA INSTRUCTOR course in the discipline you are wanting to instruct. This involves a written test, participation, firearms qualification, safety and handling qualification.
4. A laptop is required for attending any instructor course. Laptop must have Powerpoint and be USB capable.
5. Special Instructor Course Prerequisites – Personal Protection Inside / Outside the Home, CCW, require a NRA PISTOL INSTRUCTOR certificate prior to take the course.
6. It is highly advisable you have an NRA membership prior to taking any instructor course if you plan on teaching BASIC courses. You can signup for NRA membership here. Failure to have an NRA member # upon completion of your Instructor class could extend the timeframe of your ability to order materials necessary for BASIC courses.
7. The BASIC courses are mandatory for INSTRUCTOR courses, regardless of experience. The theory is you will be teaching the BASIC course, so you should attend and learn what you will be teaching.
8. NRA courses are open to anyone.
9. Military and Law Enforcement receive a 10% discount.
NRA iNSTRUCTOR COURSES OFFERED
– Home Firearm Safety
– CCW (Additional Time & Charge Required – Order here)
– Chief Range Safety Officer
– Pistol
– Rifle
– Shotgun
– Personal Protection Inside the Home
– Personal Protection Outside the Home (Additional Time & Charge Required – Order here)
We currently hold NRA Instructor classes every month in CO, CA, AZ,, UT, TX, OR, MT and WA. Email us at info@308tac.com if you have additional questions.