(NRA) Pistol Instructor Course or Rifle Instructor course

(NRA) Pistol Instructor Course or Rifle Instructor course

Hello NRA Instructor Candidates, Thank you for registering for the NRA Pistol Instructor course at Apex Shooting Center (Fort Lauderdale, FL) . I’m looking forward to training with you. My name is Christopher Arlotta, Training Counselor and Chief Range Safety Officer. I run Christopher Arlotta Firearms Instruction / Signal Zero Firearms Instruction, LLC, and I specialize in developing confident, safety-focused instructors across South Florida. I’m grateful you’ve chosen to invest in your instructor journey with us. Materials to review before class Please review the attached NRA Instructor lesson plans and qualification details before Day 1: NRA Pistol Instructor Lesson Plan – Blended NRA Pistol Instructor Lesson Plan – Instructor-Led NRA Pistol Pre-Course Qualification What to bring 3-ring binder for course handouts and your lesson materials Note-taking supplies Any completed prerequisite documentation (as applicable) Eye/ear protection and your firearm (any caliber is acceptable) Location: Apex Shooting Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL (If you need detailed directions or range policies, let me know and I’ll send them along.) If you have any questions about prerequisites, gear, or logistics, please reach out—email, call, or text are all fine: Chris Arlotta Phone/Text: 561-629-2042 Email: chris@christopherarlotta.com Thanks again for registering. See you at Apex!   Rfile Instructor Course Course Overview This 16-hour, two-day course provides the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting, and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle 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. Rifle Instructor Training – focused on the rifle discipline, including teaching demonstrations, practical exercises, and structured student evaluations. You will also receive: - NRA Trainer’s Guide - NRA Rifle Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet - NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Student Packet Prerequisites • Possession of basic firearm safety and rifle 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 Rifle Instructor Certification. • This certification qualifies you to conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course. Note: Unlike the Pistol Instructor certification, this course does not meet Florida standards for teaching Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) classes. Cost • $425 per person • Discounts available for Apex Members Range fees, ammunition, and rentals are not included. Benefits of Taking This Course • Expand your credentials: Gain recognition as an NRA Certified Rifle Instructor—perfect for adding rifle training to your instructional offerings. • 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 rifle shooters to advanced skill development. • Stand out as an instructor: By offering rifle training, you differentiate yourself in the market and provide more value to students. • Community impact: Help promote safe and responsible rifle ownership and shooting sports in your local area.

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(NRA) Rifle Instructor Course Wed, Oct 14, 20268:00 AM – 4:00 PMWashington Apex Fort Lauderdale15 spots left$425.00
(NRA) Pistol Instructor Course Wed, Nov 11, 20268:00 AM – 4:00 PMWashington Apex Fort Lauderdale16 spots left$425.00
(NRA) Rifle Instructor Course Wed, Dec 09, 20268:00 AM – 4:00 PMWashington Apex Fort Lauderdale15 spots left$425.00
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Hello NRA Instructor Candidates,

Thank you for registering for the NRA Pistol Instructor course at Apex Shooting Center (Fort Lauderdale, FL) . I’m looking forward to training with you.

My name is Christopher Arlotta, Training Counselor and Chief Range Safety Officer. I run Christopher Arlotta Firearms Instruction / Signal Zero Firearms Instruction, LLC, and I specialize in developing confident, safety-focused instructors across South Florida. I’m grateful you’ve chosen to invest in your instructor journey with us.

Materials to review before class

Please review the attached NRA Instructor lesson plans and qualification details before Day 1:

  • NRA Pistol Instructor Lesson Plan – Blended

  • NRA Pistol Instructor Lesson Plan – Instructor-Led

  • NRA Pistol Pre-Course Qualification

What to bring

  • 3-ring binder for course handouts and your lesson materials

  • Note-taking supplies

  • Any completed prerequisite documentation (as applicable)

  • Eye/ear protection and your firearm (any caliber is acceptable)

Location: Apex Shooting Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
(If you need detailed directions or range policies, let me know and I’ll send them along.)

If you have any questions about prerequisites, gear, or logistics, please reach out—email, call, or text are all fine:

Thanks again for registering. See you at Apex!

 

Rfile Instructor Course

Course Overview
This 16-hour, two-day course provides the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to
organizing, promoting, and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle 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. Rifle Instructor Training – focused on the rifle discipline, including teaching
demonstrations, practical exercises, and structured student evaluations.
You will also receive:
- NRA Trainer’s Guide
- NRA Rifle Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet
- NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Student Packet

Prerequisites
• Possession of basic firearm safety and rifle 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 Rifle Instructor Certification.
• This certification qualifies you to conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course.
Note: Unlike the Pistol Instructor certification, this course does not meet Florida standards for
teaching Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) classes.
Cost
$425 per person
• Discounts available for Apex Members
Range fees, ammunition, and rentals are not included.

Benefits of Taking This Course
• Expand your credentials: Gain recognition as an NRA Certified Rifle Instructor—perfect for
adding rifle training to your instructional offerings.
• 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 rifle shooters to advanced skill development.
• Stand out as an instructor: By offering rifle training, you differentiate yourself in the market
and provide more value to students.
• Community impact: Help promote safe and responsible rifle ownership and shooting sports
in your local area.

(NRA) Pistol Instructor Course or Rifle Instructor course

(NRA) Pistol Instructor Course or Rifle Instructor course

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