VANCE OUTDOORS TRAINING NRA PISTOL INSTRUCTOR COURSE

This is a Saturday and Sunday Class, and will take place from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Instructor candidates must 21 years of age or older, must have completed and NRA Basic Pistol Training Course (or equivalent, such as OPOTA Training or LE/Military Pistol Training) and have experience in the shooting sports or other firearm-related activities (e.g. target shooting, hunting, etc.).

Interested in teaching Concealed Carry License classes in Ohio? This is the class/certification you need. Candidates will learn:

• NRA policies and procedures
• Basic public speaking skills
• Training methodology
• Use of a training team and training aids
• Organizing a course
• Building a budget
• Preparing to teach

In addition, candidates will be provided the appropriate lesson plans and basic course student packets. 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.

Training Counselors will evaluate the performance of candidates 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. Candidates will be provided with the NRA Trainer’s Guide, appropriate Lesson Plans and Outlines, Basic Course Student handbooks, certificates, basic student examinations, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program booklet, Basic Firearm Training Programs Brochure, Gun Safety Rules brochure, NRA Trainer’s Examination and NRA discipline specific instructor examination.

Minimum passing grade is 90%.