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If an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word spreads faster. Here’s why your students’ opinions matter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor – NRA Women.com A good teacher does not have to tell others they…
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We are accustomed to making accommodations when training senior citizens the fundamentals of shooting, but what about when the instructor starts to age out? by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 28, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Ways Aging Firearm Instructors Can Stay Effective – NRA Women.com The NRA, as well as the public,…
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Being unprepared for age-related issues can cause delays in training and it can put an undue burden on the other students in the class. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on April 27, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE How to Make the Most of Firearm Training For Seniors – NRA Women.com The demographics of individuals seeking firearms…
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3 Steps to Training a New Shooter – NRA Women.com When a new shooter seeks out a firearms training course and pays for a service, they are essentially hiring the instructor. It seems that most individuals who put themselves out there and advertise as a firearm instructor have never had any formal training, outside being…
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Good instructors create good students. With proper instruction, your students will leave with the skills they need to improve their marksmanship. 5 Musts When Taking a New Shooter to the Range – NRA Women.com Teaching is a skill. Not everyone is a teacher, that is why we, as a society, have so much respect and…
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8 Essentials for Effective Firearm Training – NRA Women.com By understanding the requirements for effective training, the instructor can be a more effective teacher. Many people are knowledgeable on a particular subject, but not everyone is a good teacher. Think back to all the instructors you have had in your life. Some were knowledgeable, just…
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How to Market Your Firearm Training Business—and Attract More Students – NRA Women.com Want more students? Tap into your specific community with some imagination and out-of-the-box thinking. The number one question I get from individuals who want to teach others in the NRA firearm disciplines is, “How do I find students?” My answer to them…
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Firearm Trainers: 6 Reasons to Use Training Aids – NRA Women.com Without training aids, all you have is a lecture. Training aids are very important in firearm training. The more training aids an instructor has, as long as they relate to the topic at hand, the better his or her class will be. Without training…
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Firearm Trainers: Watch Those Clichés – NRA Women.com The next time you catch yourself using often-used phrases when training, stop and ask yourself what they really mean. Clichés are common in the English language, and a staple in our everyday vernacular. We often use them without even knowing we are doing so. Even though some…
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Firearm Trainers: How to Deal with “Problem” Students (and How Not to be One) – NRA Women.com Everyone taking your class is entitled to proper training. Here are some suggestions to make sure other students don’t interfere with that goal. Firearm training classes are filled with students from all walks of life. More often than…
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