NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course
June 29 - June 30
Course Overview
NRA pistol instructor courses are designed to prepare candidates to teach NRA Basic Pistol Courses, including revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Courses typically last 10 hours, or 16 hours if combined with Basic Instructor Training (BIT), and include both classroom and range instruction. Candidates learn NRA rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, and shooting from both bench rest and two-handed standing positions. Cleaning and continued skill development are also covered.
Training Components
During the course, candidates will:
- Learn NRA policies and procedures, basic public speaking, and training methodology.
- Practice role-playing by teaching portions of the course to other candidates acting as students.
- Receive lesson plans, student packets, and instructor manuals, including the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, and Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet.
- Take the Basics of Pistol Instructor Shooting Examination and receive a course completion certificate upon successful performance.
Length: 2 days
Cost $250
Certificate: Subject to successfully passing exams and qualification