How does one become a certified firearms instructor?
- Thread starter Dikyllis
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RugerMarkII
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Dikyllis, I checked your profile, but you don't say where you are from. I know an NRA instructor who can certify you.
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Kim
NRA Millenium Life Member
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Kim
NRA Millenium Life Member
I got my NRA certification by getting in touch with the NRA direct. They will provide you the name of a Training Counselor (TC)in your area. You then get in touch with the TC and find out when he will have his next Instructor Certification course.
There is a test that you have to take in order to get your certification, but it isn't very hard. The TC administers the test and if I remember correctly it was a combination of hands on and written. (I was certified either late 80's or very early 90's)
As far as I know there is no requirement to do any anual re-certifying (i.e. tests). All you have to do is renew your certificate (which is good for one year, my most recent one was 2 years - not sure why, maybe I paid twice) through the NRA. Cost is $5 per year. The NRA isn't doing this for profit. I wouldn't think that a annual $5 fee would even cover the processing costs. The NRA wants people out there who are commited to actually teaching firearms safety, not just someone who wants the certification for personal gains.
Rob
RKBA!
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It's amazing what a large group of stupid people can accomplish.
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There is a test that you have to take in order to get your certification, but it isn't very hard. The TC administers the test and if I remember correctly it was a combination of hands on and written. (I was certified either late 80's or very early 90's)
As far as I know there is no requirement to do any anual re-certifying (i.e. tests). All you have to do is renew your certificate (which is good for one year, my most recent one was 2 years - not sure why, maybe I paid twice) through the NRA. Cost is $5 per year. The NRA isn't doing this for profit. I wouldn't think that a annual $5 fee would even cover the processing costs. The NRA wants people out there who are commited to actually teaching firearms safety, not just someone who wants the certification for personal gains.
Rob
RKBA!
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It's amazing what a large group of stupid people can accomplish.
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Dikyllis, Call the NRA Training office (number is in your magazine) and ask them to locate a NRA Certified Training Counselor in your area to conduct the required training. Only a Certified Training Counselor may train Instructors. Most counselors will only teach two or three disciplines at one class (some only one) and the cost per discipline may vary (I have seen prices up to $500-1000 but probably less). You will have to select the disciplines that you wish to be certified in to become an Instructor. Once you are certified in that particular discipline (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Personal Protection, RTBAV, etc.) you are certified by NRA to teach classes to others. As long as you continue to keep your Instructor credentials current annually ($5 per discipline), they will remain active for as long as you wish. I have been an Instructor for close to 20 years. Good luck to you.
Skyhawk
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Skyhawk
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I'm in Ohio, I take a lot of first timers shooting with me (college friends, who have never been around firearms). I go through basic gun safety with them, but would like to have more to offer those I take. I would like to actually be able to give them meaningful instruction. People have a lot more fun when they can hit what they're aiming at! 
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