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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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