Rochester Personal Defense, LLC

You’re an accomplished shooter. People always ask you to take them to the range and help them learn how to shoot. That’s great! You are a resource for your friends. How about this? 

This course is NOT for the new or novice shooter. You MUST possess some shooting experience and have completed other professionallly led training courses.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor? It takes Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude. If you have all three, you may be a good candidate for the next Instructor Development Workshop (IDW). 

Oftentimes, an NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor is the first point of contact for a new shooter looking to learn about the shooting sports. That is an awesome responsibility to have. A good instructor will have a good approach to training, and possess a desire to help the new student succeed. 

The RPD, LLC instructional methods have been used to create well-rounded students and instructors for other subjects and organizations. 

If you are a new Instructor, you must complete the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting prior to attending this course.

PLEASE NOTE: The course tuition DOES NOT INCLUDE the NRA student level Basics of Pistol Shooting course (8hrs). You will need to complete this step prior to the workshop.

The tuition includes the Basic Instructor Training (BIT) -6hrs, and the Pistol Instructor training modules (10hrs) as well as Dave's 25+ years experience as an instructor. All told, you will receive over 16 of training to become a certified Pistol Instructor. All three modules are required by the NRA to become a Pistol instructor. If you have completed either the BIT or the Basics of Pistol Shooting course within the last year, contact us.

Subjects Covered

Required Equipment:
For this class, you will need the following items:

A Pistol in good working order
Eye and ear protection
200 rounds of ammunition (DO NOT BRING AMMO INTO THE CLASSROOM)
Weather-appropriate professional looking clothing
Comfortable footwear
Water and snacks
Lunch

Most of the NRA Specific materials for this workshop are covered as part of the tuition. You will receive a list of additional required materials upon registration.

Prerequisites: 

All new instructors must complete the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting ILT or Instructor Led Training. (NOT included in this session)
You must pass the course with a 90% or better score.

• A verifiable history of shooting and training courses (min 2 years)
• Passing score on the Pre Course assessment. (Scheduled separately in advance of the course. $50)
• Current NRA membership prior to, or during the workshop.
• Successful completion of the NRA Basics Of Pistol Shooting Course within the past year with a passing grade of 90% or better on the course exam.
• Be able to demonstrate and discuss the Three NRA Fundamental Rules of Gun Safety.
• A working knowledge of both revolvers and semi-auto pistols.
• The ability to manipulate ALL handgun action types
• The basic fundamental skills of shooting.
• Be able to shoot a sub 6″ group from 15yds without a warmup or practice.
• Be willing to learn modern techniques and training doctrine.
• Be more than ready, willing, and able to give back to the shooting sports, and be an ambassador to the NRA and the shooting sports.
• Be willing to learn new techniques and training doctrine.
• Be educated on gun rights issues and be able to converse with others in a factual and respectful manner to dispel the myths and inaccuracies surrounding the forearms world.