So I'm interested in becoming an NRA Certified Instructor, but I have some questions.
I'm 21, still in college, "grew up around guns", but never took a real interest in shooting until my late teens. I have purchased and own several firearms, go to a shooting range, am looking to become a member at another range (part of the reason I want to become a Certified Instructor, to give back to the range and the community) and I feel like I have a very strong knowledge in the areas that I want to become certified in (partly thanks to this forum ), but I'm still a little worried about whether or not my background is suitable/thorough enough for the Instructor Certifications. The website to register for the classes says that "Candidates must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training and/or previous shooting experience. Instructor candidates must be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline they wish to be certified." This seems very vague to me. The classes I am interested in are both Personal Protection classes, Range Safety Officer, and FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation.
So my question, to those who are Certified Instructors, what kind of background is needed for these classes?
I'm 21, still in college, "grew up around guns", but never took a real interest in shooting until my late teens. I have purchased and own several firearms, go to a shooting range, am looking to become a member at another range (part of the reason I want to become a Certified Instructor, to give back to the range and the community) and I feel like I have a very strong knowledge in the areas that I want to become certified in (partly thanks to this forum ), but I'm still a little worried about whether or not my background is suitable/thorough enough for the Instructor Certifications. The website to register for the classes says that "Candidates must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training and/or previous shooting experience. Instructor candidates must be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline they wish to be certified." This seems very vague to me. The classes I am interested in are both Personal Protection classes, Range Safety Officer, and FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation.
So my question, to those who are Certified Instructors, what kind of background is needed for these classes?