Become a Certified NRA Pistol Instructor
Join our 1-3 Day NRA Pistol Instructor
Certification Workshop- Los Angeles, CA
🗓️Basic Instructor Training (BIT): Tuesday, June 3rd
⏱️7:30 AM - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
🗓️Basic Pistol Course: Wednesday, June 4th
⏱️7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
🗓️Instructor Course: Thursday, June 5th
⏱️7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (10 hours)
📍6400 E. Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040
Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
📅 Day 1: Tuesday, June 3rd
⏰ 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
This BIT course is a PRE-REQUISTE in becoming an NRA Pistol Instructor. At the end of this course, you will possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to Organize & Conduct NRA Basic Firearms Training Courses.
Course Lessons
Lesson I: The Instructor & the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
Lesson II: Using a Training Team
Lesson III: Training Materials & Training Aids
Lesson IV: Organizing Your Course
Lesson V: Preparing to Teach
(If you already completed the BIT course in the last 2 years, you do not have to come to this class (MUST HAVE PROOF of BIT COMPLETION).
NRA Basic Pistol Certification
📅 Day 2: Wednesday, June 4th
⏰ 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
✔ This is the second PRE-REQUISITE to become an NRA Pistol Instructor.
✔ (If you completed this course, you DO NOT need to attend on this date: MUST provide PROOF: Certificate of Completion for the NRA Basic Pistol Course)
✔ Attend April 4th for the BIT course if you have not completed it in the past 2 years, and attend Sunday, April 6th for the NRA Pistol Instructor Course.
Course Lessons:
Lesson I: Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge & the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III: Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualifications
Lesson IV: Scoring Targets, & Selecting & Maintaining your Pistol
Lesson V: Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
NRA Pistol Instructor Course
📅 Day 3: Thursday, June 5th
⏰ 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (10 hours)
Course Lessons:
Lesson I: Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructional Methods
Lesson II: Teaching Basics of Pistol Shooting: Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson III: Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge & the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson IV: Evaluating & Improving Performance of Beginning Pistol Shooters
Lesson V: Teaching Pistol Lesson III: Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualifications
Lesson VI: Teaching Pistol Lesson IV: Scoring Targets, & Selecting & Maintaining a Pistol
Lesson VII: Teaching Pistol Lesson V: Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
Lesson VIII: Using NRA Basic of Pistol Shooting Course Evaluation, Performance Checklist & Pistol Instructor Exam & Course Conclusion
Your NRA Training Counselor
- NRA Training Counselor: #261209340
- CA POST (Police Officer Firearms Instructor): #9247
- NRA Law Enforcement Firearms/Shotgun Instructor: #261209340
- NRA Pistol Instructor: #261209340
- NRA Concealed Carry (CCW Instructor): #261209340
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor: #261209340
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor: #261209340
- SigSAUER Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor
- Los Angeles County CCW Training Provider
- CA DOJ Approved CCW Instructor: #016
- CA DOJ Approved Firearms Instructor: #354100
- CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) licensed Firearms Instructor: TIF #2764
- CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) licensed Baton Instructor: TIB# 1627
- Police Academy Graduate
- Advanced Patrol Officer Graduate
Semper Fi ladies and gents! I will be the lead Pistol Instructor for this workshop as the NRA Training Counselor to certify you!
I have Over 30 years of experience in the criminal justice field. I'm a former Staff Sargent, U.S Marine (Infantry and Embassy Duty) and Police Officer!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Requirements to Attend the NRA Pistol Instructor Course?
- Must be 21 and over
- Must have not been CONVICTED of ANY felonies, No Domestic Violence Convictions, No CURRENT Restraining Orders,
- Must be minimum a U.S Resident (green card), or Not be Prohibited from legally purchasing a firearm in the U.S
Pre-Requisites to Become an NRA Pistol Instructor?
- NRA Basic Instructor Training is required for all new Instructor candidates.
- You must have the Basic Instructor Training (BIT) within two years, or if it's over two years you will have to retake it again, which it's offered the same week. See Above schedule.
- Must have completed the Basic Pistol Course or you may take the same week of training.
Where will the NRA Pistol Instructor Course take place at?
Venue: At Public Safety Institute's training office
Address: 6400 E. Washington Blvd - Commerce - CA 90040
Where will the live-fire training and live-fire qualification take place?
You will be advised on the time and date of the range qualification. It will be during day 2 or 3.
There is a cost of $60 for the range fee payable at the range.
What is the required gear list for the classroom?
- Pen, pencil, highlighter, and a notebook. 2- or 3-inch binder.
- Wear appropriate attire, NO sandals or open toed shoes, NO shorts, NO Sweatpants.
What is the required gear list for the shooting range?
- Eye and Ear protection, if you do not own that gear, you may purchase and or rent at range.
- Your personal pistol
- 3 magazines with 3 Magazine Holders.
- 300 rounds of ammunitions, ammunition may be bought at the range.
- You are not required to own a pistol to attend this program. You may rent a pistol for use and qualification at the shooting range.
- Make sure to bring an Outside the waist gun Holster for dominant side.
What happens if I cannot attend?
You can reschedule for the next NRA Instructor course.
Refund Policy
All of our classes/packages, and courses are final, no cancellations allowed, and no refunds issued once enrolled in any course(s), class(es), or any of our training programs. If you cannot attend on your scheduled date, you can attend at another date or transfer course to another person.
