All NRA Instructor training courses require this pre-requisite training
course. This course is a six (6) hour classroom-only course, which covers
the common firearms instruction techniques, policy & procedure, and other
information needed for all instructors to successfully teach firearms training
courses.
Lesson Details
Opening Exercise
(30 min) - Classroom
Complete
pre-course questionnaire and registration card (back of card for one
paragraph describing background)
State
the goal of Part One of an NRA Instructor Training Course
Basic
guidelines for introducing a speaker
Background
of instructor candidates present
Introduce
instructor candidates to the class
LESSON ONE (60 min)
- Classroom
Importance
of training to both shooters and instructors
NRA’s
‘Total Participant Involvement’ (TPA)
Eight
fundamentals for training people
Purpose
of NRA Basic Firearms Training Program and Instructor Program
Eligibility
requirements, responsibilities, and personal qualities of NRA Certified
Instructors
LESSON TWO (60 min)
- Classroom
Function
of a training team
Advantages
of using a training team
Responsibilities
of training team members in an NRA course
The
‘Buzz Group’ method of training
LESSON THREE (60
min) - Classroom
Required
training materials for NRA courses
Procedures
for ordering materials form NRA Sales
Characteristics,
sources, and uses of training aids
Training
aids which may be used
LESSON FOUR (60
min) - Classroom
The
seven elements of course organization
Plan
a hypothetical NRA Basic Course
Demonstrate
cooperation and team spirit planning an NRA course with other instructor
candidates
LESSON FIVE (60
min) - Classroom
Importance
of using multiple senses in the training process
Steps
necessary to teach a skill
Teaching
principles and teaching methods
Use
of questions in the teaching process
Using
non-verbal communications while teaching
EXAMINATION (30
min) - Classroom
Take
Trainer’s test: Score of 90% required for full certification
