NRA Basic Instructor Training

Gun For Hire’s NRA Instructor Courses

The NRA Basic Instructor Training Course is the foundational step for individuals seeking to become certified NRA instructors. This comprehensive course prepares candidates to teach NRA firearm training courses by developing essential instructional skills, leadership qualities, and professionalism. Students will learn NRA policies and procedures, how to organize and present training materials, and how to effectively communicate and evaluate student performance. The course includes modules on lesson planning, public speaking, and the use of training aids, ensuring candidates are equipped to deliver safe, engaging, and informative instruction. Successful completion of this course is required before attending discipline-specific NRA instructor courses.

NRA Basic Instructor Training

Gun For Hire’s Instructor Courses 

The NRA Basic Instructor Training Course is the foundational step for individuals seeking to become certified NRA instructors. This comprehensive course prepares candidates to teach NRA firearm training courses by developing essential instructional skills, leadership qualities, and professionalism. Students will learn NRA policies and procedures, how to organize and present training materials, and how to effectively communicate and evaluate student performance. The course includes modules on lesson planning, public speaking, and the use of training aids, ensuring candidates are equipped to deliver safe, engaging, and informative instruction. Successful completion of this course is required before attending discipline-specific NRA instructor courses.

Course Details

  • Minimum age 21yo
  • Class Time: 8am – 5pm
  • The length of the course is approximately 9 hours
  • You must have certification of completion for at least one of the following NRA courses:
    • NRA Basics of Pistol
    • NRA First Steps Rifle
    • NRA First Steps Shotgun
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals must reschedule and pay for a new course.
  • This qualification is held at Gun For Hire, 1267 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.
  • Laptop that is able to open PDF and Power Point files.
  • The course will be given with a 30 minute break for lunch. You will be responsible for providing your own lunch.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing. No open-toed shoes.
  • NO live firearms or ammunition allowed in the classroom, ie: concealed carry. If you bring your own firearm for the course, it must be locked in a case.
  • Opening Exercise: How to Introduce a Speaker
  • Lesson I: The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
  • Lesson II: Using a Training Team
  • Lesson III: Training Materials and Training Aides
  • Lesson IV: Organizing Your Course
  • Lesson V: Preparing to Teach

Please arrive 15 minutes early. If you are late, you must sign up for another available course date and will be charged for a new qualification.

October 2026

sun18oct8:00 am5:00 pmNRA Certified Basic Instructor Training Sunday, October 18th 8am-5pmBegin your NRA Instructor Journey 8:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

Pricing

Non-Members
$250
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Silver, Bronze and NY Members Save 5%
$237.50

Red, White, & Blue, Gold Members and Titanium Save 10%
$225

Platinum Members Save 20%
$200

If you have taken this course previously at Gun For Hire, you can repeat the course for half the price. NRA Basic Instructor Training is only valid for 2-years. If you took this course at Gun For Hire longer than 2 years ago, and are looking to advance to additional Instructor Certifications, you will need to repeat the course.
$125  Your name will be confirmed after purchase.

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Please add the member’s ticket to your cart before adding additional students to ensure the correct pricing is applied.

Course Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Reschedule or Cancel 2 or More Days Before Your Course:
100% refund to the original payment method, or you may transfer into the next available date.

Reschedule or Cancel Less Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
Receive a 50% credit of your purchase price in your Gun For Hire account, which may be applied toward a future date.
This reduction is due to staffing, scheduling, and course preparation already completed.

No-Show Policy:
If no cancellation is provided, no credit or refund is available.

Rescheduling Policy More Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
A $25 fee will apply if you need to change your date.
Please choose your date carefully.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Late arrivals must sign up for another available date and will be charged for a new session.