NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is designed to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses. It is the NRA class that helps people who already have subject matter expertise learn how to hold a class the NRA way so that their students earn recognized NRA certification.

This course teaches you the policies and procedures for becoming an NRA instructor as well as effective teaching methods for training students. Basic Instructor Training is a prerequisite for all instructor level courses.

NRA BIT opens with an exercise on "How to Introduce a Speaker" designed as an icebreaker. You will paired with another Instructor Candidates, spend a few minutes in exchanging information, and introduce each other to the class. Immediately you start learning how to talk on your feet while we teach you how to offer useful praise and constructive suggestions. We help you develop a communications bridge with a group of people who depend on you for positive instruction and establish an atmosphere in which your fellow students assist in helping you succeed.

All courses include the required NRA documentation, instructor guides, student packets, instruction and follow up support. You will receive everything needed to first take and then teach each course. Note: There will be processing fees payable to the NRA due upon the completion of class. Fees are determined by how many and which courses you attend.

Additional discipline-specific instructor training is required to certify candidates to teach specific courses.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to sign in and receive course materials.

Bring a 3-ring binder, pen, pencil (for the test), highlighter, and note paper.

No lunch provided. Please bring your own lunch, snack and beverages.