NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

WE TEACH YOU TO BE SAFE WITH A PISTOL.

The Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience. 

NOTE:  This class is the prerequisite to the NRA Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting and eligibility to apply for Texas License to Carry Instructor.

Course topics include:

• Firearm safety rules
• Safe operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
• Ammunition knowledge and selection
• Pistol selection and safe storage practices
• Basic shooting fundamentals
• Pistol inspection and maintenance
• Marksmanship
• Shooting range safety

Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with a certified Instructor by both the State of Texas and the NRA.  

Students will receive:

• Classroom materials and training
• Range fee
• Target
• Use of a pistol for target shooting on the range
• Ammunition for target shooting on the range
• Eye protection to use
• Ear protection to use
• NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
• Take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
• Receive a course completion certificate from the National Rifle Association

NOTE TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!  The NRA is a civilian not-for-profit organization in the United States.  While you maybe be an expert marksman according to federal, state and local governments, every student must proceed through this path to receive NRA instructor credentials.

This is the workshop that is specifically for NRA Pistol Instructors.  This is a two-day all-inclusive workshop.  At the successful completion of the course, NRA Pistol Instructors are eligible to apply to be Texas License To Carry Instructors.

Must be 21 with a valid state driver's license or state photo ID card from the United States of America to participate.

Click here for NRA Instructor Pistol_Pre_Qualificaiton

SHOOTING QUALIFICATION:   Minimum 16 out of 20 rounds within a target, in a 6" grouping within the target (US dollar bill = 6") at 15 yards  both sitting & standing.  Optic or iron sights permitted.  No lasers. 

PREREQUISITE -  NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - Instructor Led Training (ILT).  This prerequisite class must be taken and passed before taking the NRA Instructor course.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

Includes the following courses:

• NRA Instructor Basics of Pistols Shooting
• NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

At the successful conclusion the student will earn the Instructor NRA Basics of Pistol certification.

What to Expect

The course is split into two sections:

1. NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course (BOPS) - Instructor Led Training (ILT) is the first portion of the workshop. You as an instructor will be the student for this exercise.
2. NRA Instructor candidates will fully participate as a student in BOPS and continue for the balance of the workshop for NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor Course. 

When you take the NRA Basic Instructor Training, you will be an Instructor Candidate. This section involves no shooting. You will learn the skills necessary to not only teach in a classroom but also how to manage one. You will learn how to work with other trainers as a team as well as how to use training aids. Some paperwork is involved, such as student packets and lesson plans.

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor Course is classroom instruction with dummy ammunition where you will learn:

• Proper operation, maintenance, storage, and shooting fundamentals for revolvers and semi-automatic handguns.
• You will also learn how to appropriately select both pistols and ammunition.
• Marksmanship and range safety are also covered. 

As a part of this course you will test your skills and undergo the national gold standard shooting qualification.

You will receive the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Basic Instructor Lesson plan,  and a certificate each instructor downloads from NRAINSTRUCTORS.ORG bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary.

What is included:

• Course materials
• Instruction from certified NRA Training Counselor
• Pen, notepad, highlighter
• Targets
• Range Fee
• Lunch for first day

What the students provide:

• Good attitude
• Pistol in perfect working order
• 100 rounds minimum of newly manufactured ammunition.  NO RELOADS.
• Eye and ear protection
• Vaild state driver's license or state issued photo ID

How You Benefit

Completing the NRA Certified Pistol Instructor course will equip you with the skills necessary to teach students how to safely use a handgun. It also includes training material on how to teach as well as how to organize a course of your own.

Texas, for example, requires certification from this course in order to apply with The State of Texas to become a Texas Licese To Carry Instructor.

You can find Texas state-specific information here to become a Texas License To Carry Instructor.

There are millions of gun owners in America, and more every day. Many of those firearms are pistols, however, training is rarely included in the new gun package. The opportunities for firearm teachers are ever expanding, and NRA certification is the gold standard. The skills you will be able to teach after finishing this course will keep eyeryone safe and keep bullets on-target.

NOTE:  To be a well-rounded instructor you might want to consider teaching other disciplines as well, such as rifles. NRA Pistol Instructors are eligible for NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) and several other basic and Instructor certifications.

NOTE:  ALL INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE ENTIRE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Students will learn the basic fundamentals of firearm safety, how to grip a pistol, and how to obtain a safety mindset.  Upon completion of the course, students will be able to shoot a controlled group of shots; feel safe around firearms; and be able to go to the range safely by themselves.  This is a one hour lesson with up to 4 persons maximum.

This is state required prerequisite for applying for the Texas License To Carry. NOTE:  Qualification only students attend first two-hours only.  The course includes classroom coverage of the License To Carry laws, the required shooting test in our convenient indoor range, and all of the required paperwork. This is a 5-hour course as required by state law.  All participants must be 21 years of age to participate. This course does NOT teach you how to shoot.

THIS IS A WEST (Weapon Education Safety Training) ELIGIBLE class for court-ordered training.

QUALIFICATION ONLY STUDENTS NOTE:  You will be attending the first two-hours of the course.  You will be dismissed after the firearm safety classroom module (1 hour) and the qualification exercise             (1 hour).  Qualification only candidates will receive range fees, use of a semi-automatic pistol, 50 rounds of ammunition, a target, and certificate signatory.  YOU MUST BRING TO CLASS YOUR PRINTED OUT FORM FROM YOUR ONLINE PROVIDER TO RECEIVE THE CERTIFICATION.

COURSE INCLUDES:

• 4 hours of classroom instruction and testing – included
• Use of a semi-automatic pistol – included
• 50 rounds of SAAMI certified newly manufactured ammunition – included
• Ear protection – included
• Eye Protection – included NOTE: Prescription eyeglasses will be acceptable for eye protection
• Range Qualification & Range fee at an indoor climate-controlled range – included
• B-27 Target – included
• Certificate of Completion (Form LTC-100) – included

COURSE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Fingerprints; As of March 1, 2011, all fingerprints MUST be taken by Identogo
• State of Texas LTC Application Fee paid to the Texas Department of Public Safety

WHAT YOU MUST PROVIDE:  You must bring your valid Texas Driver's License or Texas Identification card.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

WE TEACH YOU TO BE SAFE WITH A PISTOL.

The Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience. 

NOTE:  This class is the prerequisite to the NRA Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting and Texas License to Carry Instructor.

Course topics include:

• Firearm safety rules
• Safe operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
• Ammunition knowledge and selection
• Pistol selection and safe storage practices
• Basic shooting fundamentals
• Pistol inspection and maintenance
• Marksmanship
• Shooting range safety

Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with a certified Instructor by both the State of Texas and the NRA.  

Students will receive:

• All classroom materials
• Range fee
• Target
• Use of a pistol for range qualification and training
• Ammunition to use for shooting on the range
• Eye protection to use
• Ear protection to use
• NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
• Take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
• Receive a course completion certificate from the National Rifle Association

NOTE TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!  The NRA is a civilian not-for-profit organization in the United States.  While you maybe be an expert marksman according to federal, state and local governments, every student must proceed through this path to receive NRA instructor credentials.

Students will learn the basic fundamentals of firearm safety, how to grip a pistol, and how to obtain a safety mindset.  Upon completion of the course, students will be able to shoot a controlled group of shots; feel safe around firearms; and be able to go to the range safely by themselves.  This is a one hour lesson with up to 4 persons maximum.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

WE TEACH YOU TO BE SAFE WITH A PISTOL.

The Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience. 

NOTE:  This class is the prerequisite to the NRA Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting and Texas License to Carry Instructor.

Course topics include:

• Firearm safety rules
• Safe operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
• Ammunition knowledge and selection
• Pistol selection and safe storage practices
• Basic shooting fundamentals
• Pistol inspection and maintenance
• Marksmanship
• Shooting range safety

Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with a certified Instructor by both the State of Texas and the NRA.  

Students will receive:

• All classroom materials
• Range fee
• Target
• Use of a pistol for qualification and training
• Ammunition for use on the range
• Eye protection to use
• Ear protection to use
• NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
• Take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
• Receive a course completion certificate from the National Rifle Association

NOTE TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!  The NRA is a civilian not-for-profit organization in the United States.  While you maybe be an expert marksman according to federal, state and local governments, every student must proceed through this path to receive NRA instructor credentials.

Students will learn the basic fundamentals of firearm safety, how to grip a pistol, and how to obtain a safety mindset.  Upon completion of the course, students will be able to shoot a controlled group of shots; feel safe around firearms; and be able to go to the range safely by themselves.  This is a one hour lesson with up to 4 persons maximum.