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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Instructor Course

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Training

 

  

Pistol Instructor 

 

 

It is required that the pre-course assessment be completed prior to attending the Instructor Course. The assessment may be conducted at any Dynamic Firearms Training Course involving a Range session and should be scheduled in advance.

Lesson Details

PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT

Venue- Range

A total assessment score minimum of 80% is necessary in order to attend an Instructor course

· Complete exam and score at least 90%

· Safely load and unload all available demonstration firearms, covering at least:

· A revolver

· A semi-auto pistol

· Complete pistol shooting exercises as follows:

· Two-handed standing position

· One-handed standing position

· ‘Random’ (TC choice) position

· At least one target must have a 50% score or a group size less than or equal to 5 ½ inches

Lesson begins at lesson six taking into consideration that Basic Instructor Training (BIT) covers lessons 1-5

LESSON SIX (30 min)

Venue - Classroom

Introduction to NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Lesson Plans

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Know understand and teach the goal of the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

· Describe the structure of the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Outline and lesson plans

· Explain NRA policies on safety procedures, course length, required materials and teaching methods to be followed when conducting an NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

· Outline the Content of the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

LESSON SEVEN (90 min)

Venue- Classroom

Teaching Pistol Lesson I: Pistol Knowledge and Safe Handling

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Effectively teach the parts and operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols according to NRA lesson plans

· Effectively teach the NRA fundamental rules of safe gun handling

· Conduct a safe pistol handling practical exercise

LESSON EIGHT (90 min)

Venue- Classroom

Teaching Pistol Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Effectively teach ammunition components, types and firing sequence of a cartridge according to NRA lesson plans

· Effectively teach ammunition identification, storage, and malfunctions according to NRA lesson plans

· Explain the importance of determining eye dominance in beginning pistol shooters and conduct an eye dominance exercise

· Effectively teach the five fundamentals of pistol shooting according to the NRA

· lesson plans

LESSON NINE (60 min)

Venue- Classroom

Basic Pistol Instructional Method

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Explain the importance of concentration for success of beginning pistol shooters

· List various ways the instructor can enhance the students’ ability to concentrate

· Describe the NRA eight step method for training beginning pistol shooters

· Describe the coach/pupil method , ball and dummy technique, and explain the value of using them in the training process

LESSON TEN (90 min)

Venue- Range

Teaching Pistol Lesson III: Firing the First Shots

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Explain basic range safety procedures, range commands and shooting safety rules

· Effectively teach students to shoot a pistol from the benchrest position according to the NRA instructional method

· Effectively teach students to shoot a pistol from the two handed standing position according to the NRA instructional method

LESSON ELEVEN (90 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Pistol Lesson IV: Two-handed Standing and One-handed Standing Shooting Positions

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Effectively teach students how to properly score a target

· Explain to students basic guidelines for selecting a pistol

· Identify the materials needed to clean a pistol to ensure your students can clean a pistol safely

LESSON TWELVE (60 min)

Venue - Classroom

Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginner Pistol Shooters

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Explain the definition, purpose, and process, of evaluating beginning pistol shooters.

LESSON THIRTEEN (60 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Pistol Lesson V: Pistol Sports and Activities

· EXTRA – If time permits (60 min) - Classroom

Video: A Woman’s Guide to Firearms (Lyon House Production, sold by NRA)

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Explain how to improve their shooting skills through participating in the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program, and competitive shooting.

· Describe the benefits of joining and NRA-affiliated shooting club

· Describe the objectives , programs, and benefits to members of the National Rifle Association

EXAMINATION & CONCLUSION (90 min)

Venue - Classroom

At the conclusion of this section instructor candidates will be able to:

· Explain the role of the examination in the training process

· Explain the role of student evaluations in instructor development

· Explain the importance recognizing students upon successful completion of a student training course

· Take instructor certification test: Score of 90% required for full certification

· Applying to the NRA for certification as a pistol instructor

TOTAL

* 11-Hour Classroom & Range or 3-hr Classroom