Description

Take the next step in your firearms training career with our comprehensive Firearms Instructor Development Course. This program is designed for experienced shooters, security professionals, CCW holders, and aspiring instructors who want to develop the skills needed to teach firearm safety, marksmanship, and defensive shooting concepts professionally.

Students will learn instructional techniques, range safety procedures, coaching methods, student evaluation, lesson planning, and live-fire training standards. This course focuses not only on shooting proficiency, but also on becoming an effective communicator and professional firearms educator.

Training is led by Mark Schneider, NRA Training Counselor, certified instructor, and Training Manager with extensive experience in firearms instruction, private security, and defensive training. Mark was also awarded “Top Gun” in NRA Training Counselor Class 202605.

Topics covered include:

• Firearm safety fundamentals
• Range commands and range management
• Coaching and corrective techniques
• Teaching new shooters
• Defensive shooting concepts
• Live-fire qualification
• Instructor professionalism
• Liability and safety considerations
• Lesson planning and presentation skills

This course is ideal for:

• Future firearms instructors
• Security professionals
• CCW instructors
• Range Safety Officers
• Competitive shooters
• Experienced firearm owners looking to teach others

Successful completion may help prepare students for future instructor certifications and training opportunities.

Intermediate firearm experience recommended. Students should have safe firearm handling skills and prior range experience.

Students should bring:

• Reliable handgun
• 3 magazines minimum
• Holster
• Eye and ear protection
• 300 rounds of ammunition
• Note-taking materials
• Range appropriate clothing

Topics Covered

• Firearm safety rules
• Range safety procedures
• Instructor responsibilities
• Coaching and communication techniques
• Teaching new shooters
• Defensive shooting fundamentals
• Marksmanship correction
• Live-fire exercises
• Lesson planning
• Student evaluations
• Professionalism and liability considerations
• Emergency procedures on the range

Expectations and Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will demonstrate safe firearm handling, instructional ability, and live-fire proficiency. Students will gain the foundational knowledge needed to teach firearm safety and marksmanship courses in a professional environment.

Successful students will receive a course completion certificate documenting instructor development training.

Types

Basic, Intermediate, Instructor Coach Training Courses, Instructor Training Courses, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Documentation Requirements

Students must provide the following prior to or at the start of class:

• Valid government-issued photo ID
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence
• ONE of the following:
  • Valid Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP/CCW), OR
  • Current CBI background check

Failure to provide required documentation may result in denial of participation in the course.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

The instructor requires a copy of your Concealed Carry Weapons permit once you register.

Requirements

Students should bring:

• Reliable semi-automatic handgun
• Minimum of 3 magazines
• Strong-side holster
• Eye and ear protection
• 300 rounds of ammunition
• Note-taking materials
• Appropriate range attire

Students must also provide:

• Valid government-issued photo ID
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence
• Valid CCW/CHP permit OR current CBI background check

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