Instructors

3 Ways for Firearm Instructors to Challenge Their Students

By North America Outdoors / April 27, 2025 / Comments Off on 3 Ways for Firearm Instructors to Challenge Their Students

Sometimes it takes going back to the basics in order to make progress as an instructor. 3 Ways for Firearm Instructors to Challenge Their Students NRA Training Counselors (TCs) are a different breed. These are individuals who take training to a new level. After meeting criteria, TCs are selected by the NRA’s training staff as…

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What a New Gun Owner Really Wants to Know

By North America Outdoors / April 15, 2025 / Comments Off on What a New Gun Owner Really Wants to Know

STORY AND PHOTOS BY HEIDI LYN RAO What a New Gun Owner Really Wants to Know An increasing number of individuals are exploring their options to purchase a firearm for the very first time. Many of these people did not grow up in a household with firearms. As adults, they have either married into firearms,…

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Do You Have What It Takes to Become an NRA Firearms Instructor?

By North American Outdoors / April 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Do You Have What It Takes to Become an NRA Firearms Instructor?

One of the best ways to support the 2nd Amendment is by becoming an NRA Certified Instructor. by Heidi Lyn Rao As an advocate for the 2nd Amendment and an active member of the shooting sports community, the duty lies upon all of us to introduce as many new shooters as we can to firearms. By…

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5 Reasons to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

By North American Outdoors / March 23, 2025 / Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Become an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

By becoming an NRA Certified Instructor, you are not only protecting your own Second Amendment Rights, but you are protecting the rights of those who have not yet joined our ranks. by Heidi Lyn Rao Have you ever thought of becoming an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor? There are many benefits to achieving this sought after title.…

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The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO

By North American Outdoors / January 14, 2025 / Comments Off on The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO

Being a Range Safety Officer can be fun and rewarding, but it also comes with its share of daily challenges. Here’s how to handle three of the most common scenarios.  The Highs and Lows of Being an RSO – NRA Women.com Range Safety Officers (RSOs) are the unsung heroes of the gun-range industry. They perform some…

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How To Teach “Dealing with Stoppages” in an NRA Basic Firearms Class

By North American Outdoors / January 12, 2025 / Comments Off on How To Teach “Dealing with Stoppages” in an NRA Basic Firearms Class

When teaching a new shooter how to deal with a stoppage, it is important to remember that they are a beginner. How To Teach “Dealing with Stoppages” in an NRA Basic Firearms Class – NRA Women.com Anyone who regularly shoots firearms has, or will eventually have to, deal with some type of stoppage. A stoppage…

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4 New Year’s Resolutions for Firearm Instructors

By North American Outdoors / December 31, 2024 / Comments Off on 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Firearm Instructors

Follow these tips to keep your training classes fresh and your reputation as a quality trainer intact!  4 New Year’s Resolutions for Firearm Instructors – NRA Women.com Has your firearm training business grown with you over the past year? Now is the time to think of this year’s New Year’s Resolutions to improve your effectiveness…

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Successful Firearm Training: The Range Experience

By North American Outdoors / November 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Successful Firearm Training: The Range Experience

If you are an NRA Certified Instructor, it is your responsibility to welcome new shooters and introduce them to the safe and proper way to handle firearms on the range. Successful Firearm Training: The Range Experience – NRA Women.com NRA Certified Firearm Instructors are seeing more first-time gun owners at greater numbers than ever before. These newbies…

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Successful Firearm Training: The Classroom Experience

By North American Outdoors / November 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Successful Firearm Training: The Classroom Experience

Are you an NRA Certified Instructor? Enhance your students’ journeys by incorporating a variety teaching methods and effectively communicating with them. Successful Firearm Training: The Classroom Experience – NRA Women.com More and more people are exploring their options to purchase a firearm for the very first time—and many of them did not grow up in…

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NRA Instructors: The Basics of Making a Good First Impression

By North American Outdoors / October 28, 2024 / Comments Off on NRA Instructors: The Basics of Making a Good First Impression

The perception students have of their instructor and the classroom can set the tone for the whole day, so here’s how to make it count! NRA Instructors: The Basics of Making a Good First Impression – NRA Women.com Planning a basic NRA Firearm Training course can be time-consuming for an instructor—even just responding to inquiries about the…

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