NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

Classes & Training

Course Overview

Since 1871, one of the National Rifle Association’s core missions has been to provide education and training in the safe and proper use of firearms.

The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Course builds on that legacy by preparing future instructors to teach others the safe, responsible, and effective use of firearms. While knowing how to shoot is essential, knowing how to teach others to shoot safely and effectively is what truly defines an NRA Instructor.

This course helps you develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to organize, manage, and teach NRA Basic Firearm Training courses confidently and competently.

Please note: The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Course must be completed once every two years to maintain active instructor status.

What You’ll Learn

During this 7-hour all classroom training, you’ll engage in hands-on learning and interactive presentations designed to help you become an effective and ethical instructor. Topics include:

• NRA policies and procedures
• NRA trainer’s ethics
• Instructor roles and responsibilities
• Basic public speaking skills
• Training methodology
• Working with a training team
• Using training aids effectively
• Organizing and budgeting your course
• Preparing to teach and managing the classroom
• Adapting training for students with physical limitations
• Promoting and marketing your courses

This course is required for all individuals seeking NRA Instructor certification in any discipline and lays the foundation for excellence in teaching.

Course Objective

To equip instructor candidates with the skills, knowledge, attitude, and professional ethics needed to conduct NRA Basic Firearm Training courses in a safe, engaging, and effective manner.

Course Prerequisites

Students must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person (lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by federal law)
• Be of good repute and not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm
• Possess a valid Driver License or Government-issued ID

Please note: Visa holders (Work, Travel, etc.) are not eligible to participate in Northpointe Training courses involving firearms.

Requirements to Qualify as an NRA Instructor

To be certified as an NRA Instructor, candidates must:

1. Have successfully completed the basic course in the discipline they wish to teach (e.g., NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (BoPS), NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting (BoRS), etc.)
2. Demonstrate a strong background in firearm safety and shooting skills through training or experience
3. Be intimately familiar with each action type in their chosen discipline
4. Complete all pre-course questionnaires and qualification exercises administered by an NRA Training Counselor
5. Successfully complete the full NRA Instructor Training Course for their discipline
6. Receive a favorable evaluation and endorsement from the Training Counselor conducting the course

During the course, candidates will be evaluated on firearm handling, instructional delivery, adherence to lesson plans, and their ability to maintain NRA training philosophies and standards.

What to Bring

• Valid Driver License
• Notetaking materials
• Drinks, snacks, and lunch
• A positive attitude!!

Due to the full day of content, we will have a working lunch and DoorDash, Grubhub, and local delivery options are available.