NRA Instructor Courses
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
The NRA Pistol Instructor Training Course is designed for experienced pistol shooters who want to become certified to teach the NRA First Steps Pistol Shooting Course. This course teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting, and teaching the NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course. This course focuses on developing the teaching skills necessary to instruct students in the safe and effective use of pistols. Instructor candidates will learn how to organize and present course material, coach students on the range, and ensure proper safety protocols are followed. Topics include firearm safety, pistol operation, shooting fundamentals, marksmanship, and range procedures. Candidates must first complete the NRA Basic Instructor Training Course and demonstrate a high level of firearm proficiency and knowledge. Successful completion qualifies individuals to certify students in the NRA First Steps Pistol Shooting Course.
Course Location Gun For Hire:
• This course is held at Gun For Hire 1267 McBride Ave. Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Course Details:
• Minimum age 21yo
• Class Time: 8am – 5pm
• The length of the course is approximately 9 hours
• This course is held at Gun For Hire 1267 McBride Ave. Woodland Park, NJ 07424
• You must have certification of completion the following classes:
• NRA Basics of Pistol
• NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) – Must be completed within 2 years
• All Students must activate the NRA credentials on NRA website (Fee-based on NRA Member or Non-Member)
What to Bring:
• 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.
What We Will Cover:
• Introduction to “NRA Basics Pistol Shooting Course Outline and Lesson Plans”
• NRA Phase 1 discussion
• NRA Phase 2 Lesson Plan and Completion
• Basics Pistol Shooting Instructional Method
• Teaching Firing the First Shots”
• Teaching Scoring Targets and Selecting and Maintaining a Pistol
• Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Pistol Shooters
• Teaching Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
• NRA Pistol Instructor Qualification (You must be able to shoot 15 yards away within a 6″ Circle 16 out of 20 rounds must be within the 6″ circle) This is a pass or fail qualification!
• Please note each student is required 48hrs after class to activate your NRA credentials, NRA will charge a small fee depending on the rating.
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Pricing
Walk-in Non-Members
$250
Silver, Bronze and NY Members Save 5%
$237.50
Red, White, & Blue, Gold and Titanium Members Save 10%
$225
Platinum Members Save 20%
$200
Member Discount Only Applies To The Member’s Ticket Price, Not Additional Students. Add the Member’s Ticket to the cart before you add the additional students.
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 qualifying 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 qualification 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 qualification date and will be charged for a new qualification session.
“He engages the class well and keeps everyone involved.”
Last night I attended the Basic Pistol class with Tony. Even though this class is geared for beginning shooters and I have been a gun owner since 1983, the class was very informative and I learned a lot. Tony has a great teaching style that made learning a serious topic fun and easy to understand. He engages the class well and keeps everyone involved. During the live fire session Anthony worked with me and helped me overcome some bad habits I’ve developed over the years and he also has a nice approach to teaching firearms safety and handling. I also observed both Anthony and Tony taking first-time shooters from nervous first trigger pulls to consistent groupings. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Last week I also took the UT & FL non-resident CCW courses. He also has a great presentation style and managed to get a room full of applicants trained and processed promptly. Your Gun For Hire facility is also first class. It’s clean and welcoming. Most indoor ranges I’ve been to are dark and not user-friendly. GFH stands head and shoulders above the competition. Thanks again for offering this opportunity to the public to increase firearms safety and skills. I look forward to another class soon.
“The minute I walked in we were greeted and welcomed like family.”
“The minute I walked in we were greeted and welcomed like family. I never thought businesses did that anymore it was truly refreshing for my son and I to experience that type of environment. Even the owner came over and welcomed us to the family. We’re new gun owners and didn’t know much about what we bought. I was a bit embarrassed but that was put to rest the minute we met the instructors. Not only did these guys know there stuff they knew how to deliver it to the entire class. I am truly fortunate we began at Gun For Hire. Next up Holster draw! Anthony please feel free to use this on your site or email” – Sincerely John & Sebastian
The Best Firearm Instructors
If you’re looking for the best Firearm Instructors delivering the best Firearms Education, Gun For Hire is incomparable.
Since 1992, we have been the Gold Standard for Firearms Training. Our Instructors have over 375 combined years of Military and Police training.
NRA Fact: So many students have trusted us to train them that we are only second to the Boy Scouts of America.
If you have any questions regarding Gun For Hire Courses or you would like to schedule a private lesson, please send Tony Urena our Director of Training an email. We look forward to welcoming you to the family!
Tony Urena Director of Training
Tony is a United States Navy Veteran as well as a Veteran Law Enforcement Officer with over 25 years of experience. During his illustrious career he was the training officer for his department, and was responsible for their bi-annual qualifications and training for approximately 100 law enforcement officers. Tony was also state certified in all aspects of firearms training which included handguns, shotguns, sub-guns, semi and automatic rifles, as well as scoped rifles. In addition, Tony was qualified to testify as a firearms expert, as well as in the “Use of Force”. Tony is also a high level martial artist, with well over 30 years of training, and was a state certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.
