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NRA & USCCA Instructor Classes

Classes, training and/or certification are for individuals who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime of violence are disqualified. Student must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident with a Green Card in compliance with U.S. Federal ITAR Regulations.

NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) — $50.00

This course is the first course you will take and is required before continuing on in any other lessons in other NRA Courses for any of the NRA disciplines you with to obtain. The goal of this program is to develop instructors to teach NRA Basic Firearm Training courses according to the lesson plans and training standards of the National Rifle Association. The NRA Instructor Training Course is designed to teach you how to teach others using NRA lesson plans and training methods.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

You must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training and/or experience. Instructor Candidates must be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline they wish to be certified in. You must demonstrate solid and safe firearms handling skills required to be successful during an instructor training course.

Age Requirements

NRA Certified Instructors must be 21 years of age or older, NRA Assistant Instructors must be 18 years of age or older, NRA Apprentice Instructors are 13 - 17 years of age.

NRA CCW Instructor Training — $299

This is a 2-day 16 hour class. You must attend both days. Prerequisite; Must have completed the NRA (BIT) Basic Instructor Training Class in the previous 2 years. You must be at least 21 years of age. You must hold an NRA Pistol Instructor Credential.

You must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training and/or experience. Instructor Candidates must be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline they wish to be certified in. You must demonstrate solid and safe firearms handling skills required to be successful during an instructor training course.

Required Equipment:

  • Empty 2" 3 Ring Binder & Notepad
  • Firearm & 2 extra magazines or speed-loaders
  • Minimum of 300 Rounds of Factory New Ammunition
  • Quality Strong Side holster * No nylon or flimsy holsters allowed, Your holster must not collapse on itself. Your holster must completely cover the trigger guard .
  • Belt * Must be a quality belt that supports your gun. No nylon or flimsy belts allowed.
  • mag pouches
  • Eye and Ear Protection (Electronic Preferred)
  • Concealment Garment; Shirt, vest, jacket etc.

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA CCW Class

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take a written examination & range qualification. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

NRA Pistol Instructor — $125.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, Complete a pre-course qualification, Must have taken the NRA Instructor led (Not the online class) Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Course.

NRA Rifle Instructor — $125.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, Complete a Pre-course Qualification, and must have taken the NRA Rifle Shooting Student Course.

NRA Shotgun Instructor — $125.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, Complete a Pre-course Qualification, and must have taken the NRA Shotgun Shooting Student Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor — $125.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Must be an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, Complete a Pre-course Qualification, and must have taken the NRA Basics of Personal Protection Inside The Home Student Course.

NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home — $150.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basics of Personal Proection Outside The Home Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, Must have completed the NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Student Course at Level 2 (Advanced), Must be a Certified NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor and Certified NRA Pistol Instructor, and pass a pre-course Qualification.

NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor — $125.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, Must have completed the NRA Student Home Firearms Safety Course, Complete a Pre-Course assessment

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer — $150.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Range Safety Officer Course

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, Must be an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO)

NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor — $350.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire. Must have completed Metallic Cartridge Reloading Student Course, Complete a Pre-Course Assessment, Complete a Pre-Test (Student Exam) with a minimum score of 90%.

NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor — $125.00

The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Course.

Your NRA Training Counselor will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You will be demonstrating your organizational and teaching skills through participation in practical exercises. You will take an examination. Attendance at the course does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation. You are not paying for certification, you have the opportunity to become certified.

Prerequisites

Fill out the pre-course questionnaire. Must have completed Refuse To Be A Victim as a student. Must be at least 18 years of age with a clear criminal history.

USCCA Instructor: Concealed Carry & Home Defense — $347

MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS* This is the 2-Day Course you take following the eLearning. Cost is $347 for the Instructor's Class & $250 paid directly to the USCCA for your E-Learning & your Instructor's Tool Kit.

The 2-Day Course includes Lecture, Breakout sessions, Teach Backs, Live Fire Exercises and a Shooting Qualification. It will prepare you to be a Certified Firearms Instructor with the ability to teach the USCCA Curriculum. In order to take this course, you must have excellent safe gun handling skills, a positive attitude & have completed the E-Learning,

Required Equipment for the 2-day Instructor Course. Firearm with 2 extra magazines (3 total) or speed-loaders. 200 rounds of factory new ammunition *No steel core or reloads. A quality strong side holster (No nylon or flimsy belts allowed. Magazine pouch, eye & ear protection (electronic preferred). A concealment garment. closed toe shoes. Notepad, pen, pencil & highlighter.

Details for the Required E-Learning

Call the USCCA Instructor Training Team directly at 877-577-4800. Let them know your Training Counselor is Diana Roederer. Sign up for the E-Learning and your Instructor's Tool Kit. The $250 charge is paid directly to the USCCA. Complete the E-Learning with a score of 90% or better. *IMPORTANT - once you have completed your E-Learning, Contact your Training Counselor, Diana Roederer at (951) 544-9190 or email HighDesertFirearmTraining@gmail.com.

What you will receive in your Instructor’s Tool Kit

10 copies of Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. The complete 235 slide PowerPoint presentation. 14 professional quality classroom videos that enhance the subject being discussed. A classroom poster. 10 current issues of Concealed Carry Magazine. Your USCCA Instructor polo shirt and Range cap. The USCCA will ship your instructor's tool kit free of charge directly to you at the completion of the Instruction.

The E-learning lessons include 8 hours of convenient training allowing you to confidently learn the fundamentals of firearms, safety and self-defense and include the following:

  • Developing a Personal & Home Protection Plan
  • Self-Defense Firearms Basics
  • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
  • The Legal Use of Force
  • Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath
  • Gear and Gadgets
  • Basic and Advanced Skills

You are not paying for a certification. You have the opportunity to become certified.