NRA Basic Instructor Training is the first step in the development of a Certified NRA Instructors. The goal of this course is to develop Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Firearm Training Course. This 6 hour class will teach the candidate instructor necessary skills.  Modules include “How to Introduce a Speaker”, "The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program”, “Using a Training Team”, Training Materials and Training Aids”, “Organizing Your Course” “Preparing a Budget” and “Preparing to Teach”.

Role-playing is a major part of an instructor course; therefore, the minimum class size should be at least four candidates, with 10-12 candidates being ideal. Candidates take turns working in teams, actually conducting portions of the course to other candidates who portray basic students.

Instructor training courses are conducted by NRA Training Counselors. Training Counselors are active and experienced instructors who have been certified by NRA to train experienced shooters to teach others to shoot. Training Counselors will evaluate candidates' performance based on their ability to handle the firearms with confidence, use of appropriate training aids, following the lesson plans and meeting all learning objectives, while utilizing the teaching philosophies expected of NRA Certified Instructors. Candidates can also expect to learn the NRA discipline specific instructional methods and evaluating and improving the performance of beginning shooters.  The NRA Basic Instructor is a prerequisite for all Instructor level courses.

Courses required before taking Basic Instructor Training:  NONE