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Classes & Seminars
Heidi Lyn Rao
NRA Training Counselor
John Rao
NRA Training Counselor
Training Classes
NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION COURSES:
There Are 3 Steps To Become A Certified NRA Instructor, Regardless Of Experience:
- Complete the NRA Basic course (as an NRA Instructor, this will be the class you will be certified to teach - and the NRA wants everyone to see it as a 'student' first to ensure the standardization of it);
- Complete BIT (Basic Instructor Training) which teaches you how to teach, how to order materials, how to plan a class budget, NRA Programs, Policies + Procedures, and how to be an instructor (you only have to take BIT once if you take any additional NRA Instructor courses you are interested in within a 2-year period of taking your BIT class); and
- Complete the NRA Instructor course.
We will usually teach all 3 parts over 2 days.
On the first day we’ll cover the Basic course (which consists of classroom and range time). When we finish the Basic class, those who are continuing their coursework to become a certified NRA Instructor, will continue training with BIT course requirements.
On the second day we’ll complete BIT and cover the Instructor course requirements, including teach-back exercises.
Once you activate your new Instructor rating, as an NRA Instructor you will be certified and able to teach the NRA Basic course.
Course fee includes all training, materials, classroom and range fees, use of firearms and ammunition provided for the (Pistol and Rifle) classes. Clays provided for shotgun classes (students bring their own shotgun ammo).
Courses are taught by 2 NRA Training Counselors (one a 30+-year retired Texas State Peace Officer; and the other with 25+ years employed by Texas to teach firearms training). Class conducted in smoke-free classroom, and on a PRIVATE range with one-on-one attention. (You will not be rushed or distracted by the public or others shooting). This is YOUR time!
Payment reserves your Spot. We have FUN in my classes!
*NOTE: We will provide up to 2 hours of private lessons at no charge – if you do not pass the required range qualification. We emphasize SUCCESS in our classes and do everything we can to help our students pass the course and range qualification. If you do not pass the range qualification and need those additional 2 hours, we ask that you provide your own firearm and ammo and pay your range fees.
NRA Credentialing Fees
Non-NRA Members
After completion of the Instructor course, Non-NRA Members pay their first Instructor credentialing fee of $60 to activate their NRA Instructor rating for a term of 2-years, to remain as an active NRA Instructor. Additional Instructor ratings can then be added at an activation fee of $30 per rating, regardless of how many ratings are being added.
NRA Members
After completion of the Instructor course, NRA Members pay their first Instructor credentialing fee of $35 to activate their NRA Instructor rating for a term of 2-years to remain as an active NRA Instructor. Additional Instructor ratings can then be added at an activation fee of $15 per rating, regardless of how many ratings are being added.
At the end of 2-years, NRA Instructor ratings must be renewed to remain "active" as an NRA Instructor.
*Every 2 years, Non-NRA members pay one $60 fee to renew all of their Instructor certifications;
*Every 2 years, NRA members pay one $35 fee to renew all of their Instructor certifications.
You do not need to be an NRA Member to be an NRA Instructor. If you would like to become an NRA member - join here for a discounted membership rate:
NRA: Click here to Join or Renew at a Discounted Rate!
NOTE: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restricts training given to non-US Persons. US Persons are US citizens (both natural-born, and naturalized immigrants) and Permanent Resident Aliens.
As per the U.S. Department of State (ITAR-International Traffic in Arms Regulations):
“Under federal law, certain non-U.S. citizens are prohibited from participating in this course.
Only non-U.S. citizens who are: (1) lawful permanent residents (e.g., green card holders), (2) refugees, or (3) individuals who have been granted asylum may participate in this course.”
Anyone interested in becoming an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor must: be at least 21 years old, be legally allowed to possess and/or own a firearm, the student must be a US Citizen and/or be Legal Resident residing in the United States. NO EXCEPTIONS
Presentation
SEMINARS:
- Entering the World of the Predator
- How to Raise a Wild Child
- A Boy's / Girl's Guide to Firearms
- Introducing Kids to Firearms & Hunting - a Parent's Guide
SPECIAL TOPICS UPON REQUEST:
- Camping
- Wilderness Survival
- Outdoor Safety
- Hunting
Cancellation Policy
Students who cancel their reservation less than 7 days before the class, or "no-show" without notifying Instructors, will not be refunded and will be credited towards a future class (within 6 months, depending on upcoming course schedule, and on a case-by-case scenario).
** Special pricing available for Boy Scout Troops and other youth organizations **