NRA Rifle Instructor Course

CLEET NRA Rifle Certification

Instructor roles, ethics, NRA policies, and how to organize, promote, and run the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting course. firearmtraining.nra.org
Core rifle curriculum you’ll be teaching: safety rules, rifle parts/operation, ammunition, fundamentals, positions (bench, prone, sitting, standing, kneeling), cleaning, storage, and range procedures. nrainstructors.org
Teaching methodology: lesson planning, coach-pupil method, diagnosing shooter errors, remediation, safe live-fire management, and evaluating students. firearmtraining.nra.org
Admin & standards: student and instructor packets, conduct of pre-course qual, documentation, reporting, and use of NRA training materials. firearmtraining.nra.org

~16 hours for the Rifle Instructor portion (delivered with Basic Instructor Training + discipline-specific blocks). nrainstructors.org

Candidates who successfully complete the pre-course qualification, teach-backs, live-fire evaluations, and the written exam—and receive the Training Counselor’s endorsement—are recommended for NRA Certified Rifle Instructor credentials (final processing by NRA). firearmtraining.nra.org
After credentialing, you’re authorized to teach NRA Basic Rifle Shooting. firearmtraining.nra.org

Prerequisites:
- Completion of NRA Basic Rifle Shooting (student course) in the same discipline you wish to teach. firearmtraining.nra.org
- Pre-course questionnaire & qualification to verify safe gun handling and shooting fundamentals. firearmtraining.nra.org
- Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is part of the instructor program; some Training Counselors require BIT to be current before adding new ratings. firearmtraining.nra.org
Age for instructor ratings: Certified (21+), Assistant (18–20), Apprentice (13–17). scoutingevent.com
Exams & evaluations: Participation in practical exercises, instructor certification exam, and on-range performance per the NRA instructor format. firearmtraining.nra.org
Typical equipment: .22 LR or centerfire rifle in good working order, ~200 rounds (varies), sling (if used), eye/ear protection, and note-taking materials—your Training Counselor will confirm final requirements. defensivestrategies.org

This course turns competent shooters into effective instructors—able to teach safely, correct fundamentals, and deliver the NRA Basic Rifle curriculum to standard. firearmtraining.nra.org
Certification expands what you can offer (youth programs, private lessons, club courses) and adds recognized credibility with ranges and clients. firearmtraining.nra.org