During the Basic Instructor Training 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. This is an important part of learning to become an NRA Certified Instructor and it is a requirement for all NRA disciplines. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

The NRA Pistol Instructor certification requires you take the NRA Basic Student Course, the NRA BIT (if you haven't had it in the past 2 years), and the NRA Pistol Instructor course. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

The NRA Rifle Instructor certification requires you take the NRA Basic Rifle Student Course, the NRA BIT (if you haven't had it in the past 2 years), and the NRA Rifle Instructor course. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

The NRA Personal Protection Instructor discipline has two parts: NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home and NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home. Both require you to have a current BIT (within the last two years), and be a current NRA Pistol Instructor.

In addition, the NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor certification requires you to have taken the NRA Basics of Personal Protection Inside the home Student course.

The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home prerequisites require you to be currently certified as an NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor and have taken the NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Student course.

Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

The NRA Reloading Instructor certification requires you take the NRA BIT (if you haven't had it in the past 2 years), and the NRA Reloading Instructor course. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

The NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor certification requires you take the NRA BIT (if you haven't had it in the past 2 years), and the NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor course. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

To become an NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor, you just attend a Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor Development course in person or a distance learning course from the NRA. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

To become an NRA Range Safety Officer, you must attend an NRA Range Safety Officer training course in person or a distance learning course from the NRA. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

The NRA Chief Range Safety Officer certification requires you take the NRA Range Safety Officer Course, the NRA BIT (if you haven't had it in the past 2 years), and the NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Instructor course. Complete information can be found on our NRA Instructor Development page.

We can help you become a NRA Trainer. How good you are depends on several factors. How hard are you willing to work at being a good instructor? How willing are you to continue your education as an instructor? Being a good instructor isn't about taking a class, it's about investing you your ability to convey that important information to your student.

A.D.S.I. states it like this:

1. I am committed to the safety of my students, and hold that the expected benefit of any training activity must significantly outweigh any known or perceived risk of that activity.
2. I believe that it is my responsibility to understand not just what I’m teaching, but WHY I’m teaching any technique or concept, or offering specific advice.
3. I recognize that defensive shooting skills, along with the drills and gear used, are inherently specialized and usually distinct from those of target shooting, competition and hunting endeavors.
4. I will encourage my students to ask questions about course material, and I will answer them with thorough and objective explanations.
5. I understand that Integrity and Professionalism are subjective traits and I strive to maintain high levels of both. I am capable of, and willing to, articulate the reasons for the way I conduct my courses and how I interact with students & peers.
6. I believe that it is valuable to engage my peers in constructive conversation about differences in technique and concept, with the goal of mutual education and evolution.
7. I believe that the best instructor is an avid student, and I will strive to continually upgrade my own skills and knowledge. As part of this belief, I understand that my own teachings need to be subject to critique and open to evolution.

We do not certify anyone online to become an instructor of any kind. Few, if any, states allow that kind of training to become certified as a firearms instructor of any sort. Distance learning (online training) has its place in the learning process, but physical skillsets must be witnessed and objectives met in class and on the range.

Yes we can be hosted for NRA Instructor Training and Development. Please see our Host an Event page for further information.