NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor


This course is intended for experienced shooters who want to become an NRA Certified Instructor in the Shotgun Discipline

Prerequisite: You must have completed the following before enrolling in this course:

  • NRA Basic Shotgun

  • NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

Cost:                                                      $225.00

Duration: 11 Hours

Description:     The NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course is intended to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Shotgun Course.

Lesson topics include:

  • Lesson 1 - NRA Basic Shotgun Course Lesson Plans

  • Lesson 2 - Teaching Shotgun Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling

  • Lesson 3 - Teaching Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting

  • Lesson 4 - Basic Shotgun Instructional Methodology

  • Lesson 5 - Firing the First Shots

  • Lesson 6 - Shooting Positions

  • Lesson 7 - Evaluating Performance of Beginner Shotgun Shooters

The live-fire shooting portion of this class includes the NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Qualification Shoot.

Course Includes:                             

  • Classroom instruction

  • NRA Certified Shotgun 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*. 

Required Equipment:                   

  • Ear protection (electronic recommended)

  • Eye protection

  • Firearm  

  • Shotgun.

    • MUST be legal in New Jersey

  • Ammunition

    • 100 Rounds of Quality Ammo

    • Buckshot or Slug ONLY

    • No reloads or handloads allowed.

      Most Importantly…a willingness to participate and learn!