September 17th and 19th, 2010
NRA BASIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Pensacola Beach, Florida

To qualify as an NRA Instructor :

• Candidates must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training and/or previous shooting experience. Instructor candidates must be intimately familiar with each action type in the discipline they wish to be certified.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate solid and safe firearms handling skills required to be successful during an instructor training course by completing pre-course questionnaires and qualification exercises administered by the NRA Appointed Training Counselor.
• Candidates must satisfactorily complete an NRA Instructor Training Course in the discipline they wish to teach (e.g., NRA Basic Pistol Course), and receive the endorsement of the NRA Training Counselor conducting that training.
  

The Training Counselor will evaluate candidates’ performance 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 learned during the BIT. Candidates can also expect to learn the NRA discipline specific instructional methods and evaluating and improving the performance of beginning shooters. Role-playing is a major part of an instructor course. Candidates take turns working in teams, actually conducting portions of the course to other candidates who portray basic students.

DURATION:	2 days
PREREQUISITES:	Basic shooting skills and knowledge of handgun operation and general firearms safety is required to be an NRA instructor. There are 2 written test on the material covered in class and a minimum shooting qualification to become an NRA Instructor.
AMMUNITION:	250 rounds for the gun you're bringing (22 caliber is acceptable)
REQUIREMENTS:	CLASS PORTION: (2") 3-ring binder for instructor handouts (presentation style with pockets), pens and paper for notes, highlighter.  RANGE PORTION: Handgun, (revolver or Semi Auto (target pistols are best)),  holsters are optional. Guns should be in a case, holster, box or shooting  bag when not in use. DO NOT BRING GUNS OR AMMO INTO THE CLASSROOM. Gun cleaning kit, eye and ear protection and a hat with a brim.
INSTRUCTOR:	Scott Vandiver