NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, & Concealed Carry Instructor Development Course Description

This comprehensive NRA Instructor Development Event is designed for individuals who want to advance their firearms training career and become certified to teach safely, effectively, and confidently. This multi-discipline training block provides all the required prerequisites and coursework to earn your NRA Pistol Instructor Certification, your NRA Range Safety Officer Certification, and prepares you for Concealed Carry Instructor licensing in your state.

Whether you're planning to launch your own training business, support a range or club, or enhance your qualifications for church safety teams, law enforcement auxiliary roles, or private instruction, this program delivers a complete foundation of instructor-level knowledge and hands-on skills.

Over the duration of this course, participants will learn how to teach firearm safety, coach new shooters, run safe and efficient live-fire sessions, and manage range operations—all with an emphasis on professionalism, student development, and risk mitigation.

What This Course Includes

Instructor-Level Training & Certification Preparation

All prerequisites required to become an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Full certification as an NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)
Training and guidance to prepare you for state Concealed Carry Instructor requirements

Skill Development & Practical Application

How to teach new and intermediate shooters safely and effectively
Coaching techniques for skill development and student confidence
Running safe, structured live-fire exercises
Managing range operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards
Understanding curriculum structure, lesson planning, and evaluation methods

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Courses as follows:

Day 1 - 8:00am - NRA Instructor Led Basic Pistol Training
Prerequisites: Basic Firearms Knowledge

Day 2 - 8:00am - NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
Prerequisites: NRA Instructor Led Basic Pistol Training

Day 3 - 8:00am - NRA Pistol Instructor Development
Prerequisites: NRA Instructor Basic Pistol Led Training and NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

Day 4 - 8:00am - NRA Range Safety Officer Certification
Prerequisites:General Firearms Knowledge (how to load, shoot, and unload) Handguns, Rifles, and Shotguns

Click Here to download the qualification targets you should practice with

Click Here to fill out the required NRA Instructor Training Program Pre-Course Questionnaire prior to your attendance in this course block.

Click Here to see the NRA Pistol Instructor Pre-Course Qualification

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Range activities will be at an outdoor facility. Dress for the weather.

What do I need to bring?

Lunch, snacks, drinks and plenty of water (we are not near any restaurants)
Target Pistol you can shoot the move qualifications with
~200-300 rounds ammunition
Eye and ear protection - Electronic Ear Protection STRONGLY recommended
Weather appropriate clothing

Cancellation Policy

All payments are non-refundable. Students who provide at least 14 days’ notice prior to the class date will receive a credit valid for six (6) months from the original class date, applicable to any class of equal or greater value.

Enrollment in a future class is subject to availability.

NRA Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, & Concealed Carry Instructor Development