NRA Pistol Instructor Course 2026

NRA Pistol Instructor Course 2026

Instructor: Chris Arlotta, NRA Training Counselor – Over 30 years of firearms training experience   Course Overview This 16-hour, two-day course provides the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting, and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting Course. The training is presented in two parts: 1. Basic Instructor Training (BIT) – covering NRA policies, teaching techniques, and organizational skills (if not already completed). 2. Pistol Instructor Training – focused on the pistol discipline, including teaching demonstrations, practical exercises, and structured student evaluations. You will also receive: - NRA Trainer’s Guide - NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet - NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Student Packet Prerequisites • Possession of basic firearm safety and pistol shooting skills • Completion of a pre-course questionnaire • Successful demonstration of rifle handling and shooting background in pre-course assessment exercises Certification & Recognition • Upon successful completion, participants earn the NRA Pistol Instructor Certification. • This certification qualifies you to conduct the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course. . Cost • $425 per person • Discounts available for Apex Members Range fees, ammunition, and rentals are not included. Benefits of Taking This Course • Teach with confidence: Develop professional teaching skills through practical exercises and real-time feedback. • Grow your opportunities: Certification allows you to teach a wider variety of classes, from new pistol shooters to advanced skill development. • Community impact: Help promote safe and responsible rifle ownership and shooting sports in your local area.

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Scheduled course8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 11, 202617 places left
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Scheduled course8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 12, 202617 places left
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Instructor: Chris Arlotta, NRA Training Counselor – Over 30 years of firearms training
experience
 

Course Overview
This 16-hour, two-day course provides the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to
organizing, promoting, and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting Course. The training is
presented in two parts:

1. Basic Instructor Training (BIT) – covering NRA policies, teaching techniques, and
organizational skills (if not already completed).
2. Pistol Instructor Training – focused on the pistol discipline, including teaching
demonstrations, practical exercises, and structured student evaluations.
You will also receive:
- NRA Trainer’s Guide
- NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet
- NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Student Packet

Prerequisites
• Possession of basic firearm safety and pistol shooting skills
• Completion of a pre-course questionnaire
• Successful demonstration of rifle handling and shooting background in pre-course
assessment exercises

Certification & Recognition
• Upon successful completion, participants earn the NRA Pistol Instructor Certification.
• This certification qualifies you to conduct the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course.

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Cost
• $425 per person
• Discounts available for Apex Members
Range fees, ammunition, and rentals are not included.

Benefits of Taking This Course
• Teach with confidence: Develop professional teaching skills through practical exercises
and real-time feedback.
• Grow your opportunities: Certification allows you to teach a wider variety of classes, from
new pistol shooters to advanced skill development.
• Community impact: Help promote safe and responsible rifle ownership and shooting sports
in your local area.

NRA Pistol Instructor Course 2026

NRA Pistol Instructor Course 2026

Nov 11, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Apex Fort Lauderdale · Christopher Arlotta
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