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Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

The benefits of becoming an NRA instructor (Youth Assistant and Apprentice Instructor Certifications also available on the Youth Programs link)

NRA Certified Instructors provide an invaluable service in their communities by training hundreds of thousands of individuals annually. As more Americans choose to exercise their right to own a firearm, so too grows the need for proper training courses. Because of your dedication to the shooting sports, you are providing a chance for others to enjoy the same benefits of firearm ownership that you have enjoyed in the past. Steps to getting Instructor Certification:

Step 1: Sign up for an NRA Basics of Pistol Class (Prerequisite). If you have already taken this class, please email me a copy of your Certificate of completion. Step 2: Be sure you can pass the level 4 live fire qualification of the NRA Basics of Pistol Class BEFORE you sign up for NRA Pistol Instructor. Step 3: Sign up for NRA Instructor Basics of Pistol Training that includes BIT. Step 4: Pass level 4 pre-qualification BEFORE the Instructor Course Starts. Step 5: Take the 2 day BIT + Instructor Class & Pass test/qualification. Next NRA Basics of Pistol Prerequisite Class 8/13/2024 Next NRA Instructor Basics of Pistol 2 day Class 8/24-8/25. If you have never taken the NRA Basics of Pistol Prerequisite class, you need to take the class on 8/13/2024 before you can take Instructor. It is a basic class designed for all skill levels. However, if you are interested in also getting your Instructor Certification, take a look at the Pre Course Qualification Checklist in the description of the Instructor Class. This will help you determine if you are ready to take the Instructor training. You can take Instructor Training any time after you take the appropriate Basic prerequisite class.

Official NRA Classes (Local and Mobile) + Instructor Certs

NRA Basics of Pistol Course (Live-fire, all experience Levels)

Defensive Pistol 1: Personal Protection In the Home (Live-Fire, prerequisite required)

NRA Basics of Pistol Training Sevierville Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg TN Tennessee

The NRA Course for Basics of Pistol is the industry standard for firearms safety training and is also a prerequisite to many other NRA training disciplines including: many firearms Instructor certifications, EMT training, Carry Permit Instructors, security guards, NRA Basic Pistol Course Instructor and more! Youth age 12+ can attend with a paying parent. Learn the basics of pistol safety, different types of pistols, different types of action, ammunition, gun cleaning, sight alignment, sight picture, dominant eye test, stance, trigger control. There is a written test, and then it is off to the live-fire range for the live-fire qualification!

Upcoming Class Dates

Defensive Pistol 1: Personal Protection In the Home (Live-Fire, prerequisite required)

So you just got your Carry Permit or you just took the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Class, what next? If you are looking to protect yourself, your family and your home, using a pistol as an option, this is the absolute next class you should take! We will even have a lawyer available to answer your legal questions. Learn about ethics, decision making under stress, legal aspects and how to start your journey to becoming a better defensive pistol shooter. This is a civilian oriented class, however, defense professionals will always learn something new if they come in with an open mind. The live-fire drills are great!

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NRA Basics of Rifle Course (Live-Fire, All Experience Levels)

Defensive Pistol 1: Personal Protection In the Home (Live-Fire, prerequisite required)

NRA Basics of Rifle Course (Live-Fire, All Experience Levels)

NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Instructor Led Training East Tennessee TN

Learn about rifle safety, different types of rifles, how they work, how to clean, safety, different rifle shooting positions, dominant eye work, proper handling, range rules, range safety and more! Our NRA Instructors work to keep NRA classes interesting, and might even bring one or two specialty guns for you to handle! We do the firearms academy work at my shop, and then go off to a live fire range to qualify using .22LR rifles that are a pleasure to shoot! Ages 12+, minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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NRA Marksmanship Training (Simulator, Beginners)

NRA Refuse to be a victim - crime prevention seminar (no shooting)

NRA Basics of Rifle Course (Live-Fire, All Experience Levels)

NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Training Sevierville Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg TN Tennessee

This NRA classes for beginners is great for young people (ages 8+) and anyone who is a little stressed about going to the live fire range for the first time. This class is available in Wears Valley TN AND our NRA Instructor may be able to come to YOUR location to give this course! Because we have an awesome female Instructor, we also offer comfortable We learn some of the NRA Basic Pistol Course firearms safety in our cozy log cabin, and build the skills of safe firearms handling using our simulator so you are more ready and confident for when you DO go to the live fire range for the first time. Parents must attend our firearms academy with minors (this includes a seat in the class). Ask about group discounts for home school groups of 6+

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NRA Refuse to be a victim - crime prevention seminar (no shooting)

NRA Refuse to Be a Victim East Tennessee TN Maryville Townsend Alcoa

This non-firearm crime prevention NRA class was created in response to nationwide requests for crime prevention seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim NRA training teaches methods to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations. Our firearms academy participants will be presented with a variety of common sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices that may be integrated into their personal, home, automobile, telephone, technological, and travel security. Our NRA Instructors have flexible dates/times available for NRA classes. Click the link below for more information and available dates/times. Contact us if you need a custom date/time.

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