Prerequisite: You must have completed the following before enrolling in this course:
NRA Basic Pistol
NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
AFTER you register/pay for this course, please click HERE to register with the NRA for this course (no charge).
Duration: 10 Hours
Description: The NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Course is intended to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Pistol Course.
Lesson topics include:
Lesson 1 - NRA Basic Pistol Course Lesson Plans
Lesson 2 - Teaching Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
Lesson 3 - Teaching Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson 4 - Basic Pistol Instructional Methodology
Lesson 5 - Firing the First Shots
Lesson 6 - Shooting Positions
Lesson 7 - Evaluating Performance of Beginner Pistol Shooters
The live-fire shooting portion of this class includes the NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Qualification Shoot. This course of fire takes place at 15 yards and includes a total of 20 rounds. 16 / 20 must hit the target which is an 8” target.
Course Includes:
Classroom instruction
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Manual
NRA Marksman Qualification Program Packet
NRA Gun Safety Rules Card
Range Time & Targets
Certificate of Completion
Registration must be completed and payment made in full for all courses. Course fees are non-refundable*.
*Courses are subject to cancellation based on enrollment/range issues. In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued.
Required Equipment:
Ear protection (electronic recommended)
Eye protection
Firearm
Pistol or revolver.
MUST be legal in New Jersey
If you do not have a firearm, we will supply you with one for the live fire portion of the training. We will have many different calibers on hand to choose from.
At least three magazine for semi-automatic pistols or 3 speedloaders for revolvers.
MUST be legal in New Jersey – 10 round capacity.
Belt-style holster, OWB or IWB with magazine pouches.
No ankle holsters, chest holsters or under-the-arm holsters.
Ammunition, please bring your own.
No reloads or handloads allowed.
Most Importantly…a willingness to participate and learn!