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Each National Rifle Association class has prerequisites and time requirements. These are minimal times and may be exceeded as necessary.
Students must pass a Pre-Course Assessment. The basic prerequisites are: the candidate must be competent and familiar with the firearms for the instructor rating being sought and the candidate must display a certain proficiency with, and knowledge of that type of firearm. The course time length requirements vary among the instructor ratings. Every instructor candidate must take and pass the NRA Basic Instructor class before adding any Instructor ratings. The NRA Basic Instructor class need only be taken once.
NRA Basic Instructor (6 hours)
This course teaches the candidate how to conduct NRA courses. It includes logistics, teaching methods and record keeping.
NRA Rifle Instructor (14 hours)
This course teaches the candidate how to conduct NRA Rifle courses. It includes logistics, teaching methods and techniques specific to Rifle shooting. Range time is part of the course but the fee does not include ammo.
NRA Shotgun Instructor (11 hours)
This course teaches the candidate how to conduct NRA Shotgun courses. It includes logistics, teaching methods and techniques specific to Shotgun shooting. Range time is part of the course but the fee does not include ammo or the costs involved with clay targets.
NRA Pistol Instructor (11 hours)
This course teaches the candidate how to conduct NRA Pistol courses. It includes logistics, teaching methods and techniques specific to Pistol shooting. Range time is part of the course but the fee does not include ammo.
These Courses Below are Scheduled as Needed.
NRA Muzzle Loading Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun.
These courses are usually offered after and in conjunction with their basic firearms classes above. The class teaches the candidate how to conduct NRA Muzzle Loading courses. It includes logistics, teaching methods and techniques specific to Muzzle loading firearms. Range time is part of the course but the fee does not include Powder, Bullets/Shot or Clay Targets.
NRA Range Safety Officer (9 hours)
This course is designed for persons who have been assigned to oversee range safety and operation. Course content includes: ensuring the range is safe to use; conducting range safety briefings for shooters; handling ammunition and firearm malfunctions safely; supervising safety aspects of shooting activities; and handling emergency procedures as established by the range management The Basic Instructor class is not required.
NRA Training Counselor Workshop
If you are an active NRA instructor and have taught (or helped teach) 25 students and/or 5 NRA classes in the past two years, you are eligible to move up to the next level and become an NRA Training Counselor. We need more TC's to train the next generation of instructors. The fee includes lunches, NRA Instructor materials, and shooting sports supplies. You are responsible for your own lodging accommodations and reservations.
