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NRA Basic Rifle Instructor Training

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.

PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT - Range

• Safely load and unload all available demonstration firearms, covering at least:
• Bolt Action Rifle
• Semi-automatic Rifle
• Complete rifle shooting exercises as follows:
• Prone Position
• Standing Position
• ‘Random’ (TC choice) Position
• At least one target must have a 50% score or a group size less than or equal to 3 inches

Lesson Details

Lessons begin 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 Rifle Shooting Course Lesson Plans

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

· State the goal of the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

· Describe the structure of the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Outline and Lesson Plans

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

· Outline the content of the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

LESSON SEVEN (90 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Rifle Lesson I: Rifle Knowledge and Safe Handling

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

• Effectively teach the parts and operation of various rifle actions types according to NRA lesson plans
• Effectively teach the NRA fundamental rules for safe gun handling
• Conduct a safe rifle handling practical excercise

LESSON EIGHT (90 min)

Venue - Classroom

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

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

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

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

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

· Effectively teach the fundamentals of rifle shooting according to NRA lesson plans

LESSON NINE (60 min)

Venue - Classroom

Basic Rifle Instructional Method

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

• Explain the importance of concentration for the success of beginning rifle shooters
• List various ways the instructor can enhance the students’ ability to concentrate
• Describe the NRA eight-step method for training beginning rifle 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 Rifle Lesson III: Firing the First Shots

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

• Explain the basic range safety procedures, range commands, and shooting safety rules

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

LESSON ELEVEN (90 min) - Classroom

Teaching Rifle Lesson IV: Standing Rifle Positions

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

· Effectively teach students to shoot a rifle from the free arm position according to the NRA instructional method

· Effectively teach students to shoot a rifle from the arm rest position according to the NRA instructional method

LESSON TWELVE (90 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Rifle Lesson V: Prone and Kneeling Rifle Positions

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

· Effectively teach students to shoot a rifle from the prone position according to the NRA instructional method

· Effectively teach students to shoot a rifle from the kneeling position according to the NRA instructional method

LESSON THIRTEEN (90 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Rifle Lesson VI: Sitting Rifle Positions

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

· Effectively teach students to shoot a rifle from the sitting position according to the NRA instructional method

· Effectively teach students to care for and clean rifles

LESSON FOURTEEN (60 min)

Venue - Classroom

Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginner Rifle Shooters

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

• Explain the definition, purpose, and process of evaluating beginning rifle shooters
• Explain how to provide feedback in a positive way
• Discuss ways to improve the performance of beginning rifle shooters

LESSON FIFTEEN (60 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Rifle Lesson VII: Rifle Sports and Activities

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

· How to improve their shooting skills through participation in the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, the NRA Basic Firearms Training Program and competitive shooting activities.

· Basic guidelines for selecting a rifle

· The benefits of joining an NRA-affiliated shooting club

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

EXAMINATION & CONCLUSION (90 min) - 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 of student recognition
• Take instructor certification test: Score of 90% required for full certification
• Applying to the NRA for certification

TOTAL

14-Hour Classroom & Range