Vintage Arms Inc

Course may be presented in three parts: Basic Instructor Training, discipline specific instructor training and the Live-Fire Range instructor training. Instructor Candidates demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and must pass a written instructor certification examination. Additionally, the Instructor Candidates must pass the CCW Instructor Level shooting qualification Course of Fire. The NRA CCW Instructor Course will focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for Instructor Candidates to teach carrying and using a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. As a result of participating in this course, the Instructor Candidate will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal defense, clearing common stoppages, and more. This course is only conducted by NRA Certified CCW Training Counselors.

Prerequisites:

1 - Must complete the NRA CCW Basic for Instructor Candidates.

INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE STATE-MANDATED STANDARD VERSION OF NRA CCW CLASS!

2 - Must be NRA certified Pistol Instructor

3 - Complete NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) or have taken within the past two (2) years. Contact us if needed.

4 - Complete instructor candidate questionnaire.

Instructor Candidate (IC) BRINGS:

* Valid government issued photo identification (i.e., driver license, passport, etc.)

* Valid NY Pistol License or other authority to own and possess pistols in NY (i.e., police officer, armed peace officer, etc.)

* Printed hybrid PowerPoint-lessson plans and appendix for the NRA CCW - participants may choose to use on PDA or Laptop (links to download and printing instructions provided after registering)

* NRA Basic Pistol Class Book & NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Book

* Favorite pistol (revolver or semiautomatic) - NEVER LEAVE FIREARMS IN VEHICLES - Safe storage provided for lawfully carried loaded firearms in classroom

* Strong side OSWB or ISWB (Outside the Waist Band or Inside The Waist Band) holster, trigger guard must be covered, must have retention (snap, button, internal clip), and must be designed for the firearm

* Sturdy belt for the holster

* Minimum of 3 loading devices (magazines or speedloaders)

* Pouches for the loading devices

* Minimum of 350 rounds of factory ammunition (no-reloads) in caliber of firearm suitable for range use - LIVE AMMUNITION NOT PERMITTED IN CLASSROOM - Safe storage provided for lawfully carried loaded firearms in classroom

* 12 inert (dummy) rounds for pistol (i.e., snap caps) - MUST BE READILY IDENTIFYABLE AS NOT REAL

* Eye and hearing protection

* Optional range / baseball hat

* Optional sunscreen / insect repellant

* Dress appropriately for an outdoor range and weather conditions

* Cover garment, large shirt or jacket to conceal the firearm during exercises

* Bring lunch, snacks and hydration - we work throughout the days

Range fees included in class.

NRA class materials provided.