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Unlock Your Potential: NRA Instructor Shotgun Course
Becoming a certified NRA shotgun instructor opens doors to sharing your knowledge and passion for shooting. This course teaches you important skills for safely handling a shotgun and how to effectively teach the NRA curriculum.
The NRA Instructor Shotgun Course trains experienced shooters to guide others in mastering shotgun fundamentals. Whether you’re looking to teach at a local range or offer private lessons, this course provides everything you need. We have a lot of information about shotguns. However, this class will not help you become a better shooter.
Class Overview (11 Hours)
The NRA Instructor Shotgun Course is an 8-hour program designed for individuals who want to become certified shotgun instructors. This course focuses on teaching participants how to instruct others in safe and effective shotgun handling, operation, and marksmanship. By learning the skills and teaching methods in this course, you will be able to confidently train others in the basics of shotguns. This NRA shotgun instructor course is ideal for experienced shooters looking to share their knowledge through formal instruction. It combines classroom learning with practical time on the range. This helps you understand how to teach shotgun safety, shooting skills, and proper care of the gun.
What to Expect
The NRA Instructor Shotgun Course is structured to help participants become confident, capable instructors.
This 11-hour course combines classroom lessons with hands-on exercises. This helps students learn the knowledge and skills they need to teach others well.
The course starts with an overview of NRA standards and teaching methods. It focuses on how to teach the basics of shotgun use to beginners.
Participants will learn safe shotgun handling, shooting techniques, and methods for demonstrating proper skills. The class also emphasizes how to evaluate and provide constructive feedback to students during live-fire sessions.
With practice and teacher demonstrations, participants will get real experience. They will lead drills, fix form, and help shooters gain confidence.
By the end of the course, students will understand how to deliver a structured and safe NRA basic shotgun course to future learners.
Topics Covered
The NRA Shotgun Instructor Course covers essential topics to ensure participants can confidently teach shotgun safety and shooting fundamentals:
- NRA Instructor Responsibilities: Learn the role of an instructor and the NRA’s standards for teaching shotgun fundamentals.
- Shotgun Safety and Handling: Understand and demonstrate safe shotgun handling, including loading and unloading techniques.
- Shotgun Fundamentals: Master the key shooting fundamentals: stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and follow-through.
- Teaching Methods and Techniques: Learn effective methods for teaching new students, including demonstrations and guided practice.
- Live-Fire Instruction: Gain experience supervising live-fire exercises, evaluating student performance, and providing feedback.
- Shotgun Types and Ammunition: Explore the various types of shotguns, such as pump-action, semi-automatic, and break-action models.
- Also you will learn about birdshot, buckshot, and slugs.
- Basic Shotgun Maintenance: Teach students how to clean and maintain their shotguns to ensure safety and reliability.
Overview
The NRA Instructor Shotgun Course is designed for experienced shotgun shooters who want to become certified instructors.
This course gives you the tools and skills to teach others how to safely use, shoot, and take care of shotguns. This class teaches the basic rules for using shotguns safely. It helps instructors create a safe and organized learning space. After completing the NRA basic shotgun shooting course, participants will be ready to teach both new and experienced shooters effectively and with confidence.
Whether you want to teach the NRA basic shotgun course or other shotgun training programs, this course is the first step toward becoming a certified shotgun instructor. Advance your shooting skills by enrolling in the NRA Instructor Shotgun Class. Assist others in gaining the proficiency and assurance required to excel with shotguns.
Register today to begin your path to becoming an NRA-certified shotgun instructor
The NRA states that “Only those candidates who achieve satisfactory scores in the Pre-Course Qualification and who meet other specified requirements for NRA instructors are eligible for certification.” All NRA instructor training is a two-part course consisting of two classes. The NRA Basic Instructor Training Class is the first part of the course and is Lessons I-V. The discipline-specific class is the second part of the course and begins with Lesson VI.  Download the Pre-Course Qualification Here! Download the Pre-Course Questionnaire Here!
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Cost: $300
Class payment is due in full and is non-refundable, but transferable.
Length: 11 Hours
This class consists of 11 hours of classroom instruction.
Prerequisites: 2 Classes
Student must have attended both classes listed under the Prerequisites Tab.
To teach students to become a certified NRA Shotgun Instructor.
Meet the following age requirements:
- Certified instructor: 21 years of age or older
- Assistant instructor: 18 years of age or older
- Apprentice instructor: 13-17 years of age
Receive a passing grade on the NRA Trainer’s Examination and appropriate instructor certification examination:
- Certified: 90 percent or higher
- Assistant: 85 percent or higher
- Apprentice: 85 percent or higher
Prospective students under 21 years of age please contact us at training@rdarms.com
Prerequisites for this class include the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and the NRA Shotgun Shooting Course. The BIT class must have been taken within the last 24 months. Â Mouseover the box for more info!
Things that you need before thanking this class!
For the purpose of your safety and accommodating special needs participants, please contact us at training@rdarms.com if any of the following conditions apply to you:
- Pregnancy, mental handicap, physical handicap, disabled, visually impaired, under the influence of prescription drugs, under the influence of illegal drugs and/or under the influence of alcohol
Do I need a F.O.I.D Card?
No, Red Dot Arms Training Academy does not require a F.O.I.D card to attend. Illinois residents should apply for their F.O.I.D. if they are planning to purchase, possess or transport their own firearms.
Do I need to take the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
An NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) class has to be taken in prior 2 years to take the NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting Course.
Why do the lessons start at lesson VI?
The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) are the first V lessons.
Is the cost of the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) included?
Yes, there is no extra charge for NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) when registering for this class.
Do I have to be a member of the NRA to take this class?
It is highly recommended that you are or become a member of the NRA. This will condense all of your instructor credentials under one NRA number. Join Here
Disclaimer:
FOID Statement: Illinois residents that will be TRANSPORTING their own firearm to and from the class/range must be in possession of a valid FOID/CCL card, and be of legal age, 21 for handguns, and 18 for long guns. A FOID card is not required to participate in the class. Out of state residents need to follow the age requirements and have a valid ID.
We reserve the right to dismiss any student for unsafe behavior and/or failure to follow instructions. No refund will be offered.