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NRA Pistol Instructor Course

(Total Class Cost Is $600)

Duration: 16hrs (minimum)

Environment: In Person

$100.00

Fee

Date Location Class Size Class Time Instructor Availability
Register Now February 27 Friday
2 Day Class
Randallstown, MD
4 - 8 Students Fri 9a-3p & Sat 8a-5p Donell Trusty Space Available
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Description

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Become a certified NRA firearms instructor and join a national network of trusted trainers. This course gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials to teach NRA Basic Firearm Training courses (pistol, rifle, shotgun, and more) using official NRA curriculum and standards.

What You’ll Get:

  • Instruction in NRA’s teaching methodology, safety protocols, and course organization

  • Discipline-specific training (pistol, rifle, shotgun, etc.) including practical range work

  • All necessary materials: Instructor’s guide, student packets, lesson plans, and official NRA certification paperwork

  • Certification once you pass the required assessments — enabling you to conduct NRA Basic Firearm Training courses yourself

Who Should Enroll:

  • Experienced shooters seeking to teach firearms safety and basics

  • Security professionals or CCW instructors who want to add NRA-certified credentials

  • Anyone committed to promoting safe, standardized firearm training in their community

Join Trusty Training Solutions and earn your NRA instructor credentials — teach confidently, teach safely, teach responsibly.

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Topics Covered

Key Course Topics and Content
  • Instructional Methodology: Techniques for teaching, public speaking, using training aids, and organizing courses.
  • Basics of Pistol Shooting: Proper operation, handling, and maintenance of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.
  • Fundamentals: Teaching grip, stance, aiming, and trigger control.
  • Range Safety & Management: Conducting safe, efficient, and effective live-fire training.
  • Lesson Planning: Structuring and delivering NRA-certified lesson plans.
  • Evaluation Techniques: Methods to evaluate and improve the performance of beginning shooters.
  • Qualification: Passing a shooting qualification (e.g., 16/20 shots within a 6-inch circle at 15 yards). 

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Types

Instructor Business Management, Instructor Training Courses, NRA Courses

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Requirements

All Instructor Candidates MUST complete the NRA's Basic Pistol Course prior to attending the Instructor Course.