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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.

NRA Certified Firearms Instructor Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a prerequisite course I need to take before taking an Instructor Certification course?

YES. To become a Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Chief RSO, etc., certified Instructor, you must first take the NRA BIT (Basic Instructor Training). In addition, you must also take the Basic course of the discipline you want Instructor certification in. For example, if you want to become an NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, you must first take the NRA Basics of Pistol Course before taking the Instructor Certification.

What is the NRA (BIT) Basic Instructor Training?

Often times,, the NRA BIT training will come packaged with your NRA Basics of Pistol Instructor Certification course. That is why, the Instructor course will be 2 days. Day 1 is the BIT, Day 2 is the Pistol. Once you take your NRA BIT training, you do not have to take it again to get additional certifications, like rifle and shotgun. It is recommended that you re-take your BIT every 2 years.

Can I use another Certification, Military, LE, etc., to bypass the prerequisites or qualifications to get my NRA Instructor Certification?

No, you cannot substitute other training or certifications for the NRA prerequisites or qualification.

What is the NRA Youth Assistant Certification?

Coming Soon.

What is the NRA Apprentice Instructor Certification?

Coming Soon.

Official NRA Classes (Local and Mobile) + Instructor Certs

NRA Basics of Pistol Instructor Certification

NRA Basics of Rifle Course Instructor Certification

PISTOL INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE NRA BASICS OF PISTOL COURSE AS A PRE-REQUISITE BEFORE YOU CAN TAKE THIS CLASS. Class and range time will be at Bud's Indoor Gun Shop and Range in Sevierville, TN.

Seats are limited!

9/6-9/7/25 at Bud's Gun Shop and Range

NRA Basics of Rifle Course Instructor Certification

NRA RIFLE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE NRA BASICS OF RIFLE COURSE AS A PRE-REQUISITE BEFORE YOU CAN TAKE THIS CLASS. Class and range time will be at Bud's Indoor Gun Shop and Range in Sevierville, TN.

11/1/25 at Bud's Gun Shop and Range

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer

NRA Basics of Rifle Course Instructor Certification

NRA Basics of Pistol Course (Instructor Pre-requisite)

You must take NRA Range Safety Officer training as a prerequisite before you can take this Chief Range Safety Officer Certification. Coming in June! Class and range time will be at Bud's Indoor Gun Shop and Range in Sevierville, TN.

Seats are limited!

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NRA Basics of Pistol Course (Instructor Pre-requisite)

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

NRA Basics of Pistol Course (Instructor Pre-requisite)

This is the PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED BEFORE taking Instructor Certification.

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,

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NRA Basics of Rifle Course (Instructor Pre-requisite)

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

This is the PRE-REQUISITE REQUIRED BEFORE taking Instructor Certification.

The NRA Course for Basics of Rifle is the industry standard for firearms safety training and is also a prerequisite for many youth based rifle programs.

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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.

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NRA Marksmanship Training (Simulator, Beginners)

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

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. I use simulations and non-firing training firearms instead of real guns and ammo.I may be able to come to YOUR location to give this course! Because I am a female Instructor, I offer women only class options also.

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

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.

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