Home Firearm Safety Introduction Please assemble your Home Firearm Safety Lesson Plans.

Introduction to NRA Home Firearm Safety Course Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: State the goal of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. Describe the structure of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course Outline and Lesson Plans. Explain NRA policies on safety procedures, course length, required materials, and teaching methods to be followed when conducting an NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. Outline the content of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course.

Structure of the NRA Lesson Plans Contents Introduction Basic Breaks Safety Emergencies Course Length and Time Requirements The Course is Based on Performance Objectives Total Participant Involvement (TPI) No live ammunition, percussion caps or propellant in the classroom! Student verification of unloaded firearms The W Word

Structure of the NRA Lesson Plans (continued…) Course outline, page 5-6 Course Goal Length of course Student text Instructor Preparation Course lessons/Objectives Course Materials, page 7 Gathering Period, page 9 14410 14125 12852

Structure of the NRA Lesson Plans (continued…) Lesson plan walk-through Pages I-1 thru IV-5 Learning Objectives Length of lessons Facility Required Materials Optional Materials Lesson Content Instructional notes

Structure of the NRA Lesson Plans (continued…) Appendix 1 Performance Requirements Checklist for NRA Home Firearm Safety The NRA Student Handbook Home Firearm Safety

Gun Owner’s Responsibilities Americans enjoy a right that citizens of many other countries do not—the right to own firearms. Responsibility. Store, operate and maintain firearms safely Unauthorized and untrained individuals cannot gain access to firearms Learn and follow all applicable laws that pertain to the purchase, possession and use of firearms. Guns are neither safe nor unsafe by themselves. When people practice responsible gun ownership, firearms are safe.

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: State the goal of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. Describe the structure of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course Outline and Lesson Plans. Explain NRA policies on safety procedures, course length, required materials, and teaching methods to be followed when conducting an NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. Outline the content of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course.

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be Teaching Home Firearm Safety Lessons I and II: Gun Safety Rules, and Firearm Identification and Unloading

Teaching Home Firearm Safety Lessons I and II: Gun Safety Rules, and Firearm Identification and Unloading

Teaching Home Firearm Safety Lessons I and II: Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Effectively conduct Lesson I and II: Gun Safety Rules, and Firearm Identification and Unloading of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. The importance of firearm safety. The NRA Gun Safety Rules. Parents responsibility to teach their children about gun safety How to identify and unload rifles, pistols, and shotguns of various action types.

Turn to page I-1: Rules for Safe Gun Handling Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: State the course goal. The major causes of gun accidents and the basic elements of gun safety. The three fundamental safe gun handling rules. Safety rules when using or storing guns. Who is responsible for teaching gun safety to children and be aware that firearm accidents have been on the decline.

Turn to page II-1: Identifying and Unloading Different Firearms Learning Objectives: As a result of this lesson, you should be able to: Define handgun, rifle and shotgun. Identify the different types of handguns and know their parts, and unload various types of handguns. Identify the different types of rifles and know their parts, and unload various types of rifles. Identify the different types of shotguns and know their parts, and unload various types of shotguns. Be familiar with muzzleloading firearms.

USE Training aids for your presentations Assignments Group 1: Lesson I: Section B, C, D and E Group 2: Lesson I: Section F, G, H and I Group 3: Lesson II: Section E Group 4: Lesson II: Section F Group 5: Lesson II: Section G Group 6: Lesson II: H and I Required Required Required USE Training aids for your presentations Preparation time 15 minutes Presentation time 10 minutes

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can : Effectively conduct Lesson I and II: Gun Safety Rules, and Firearm Identification and Unloading of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course.

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be Teaching Home Firearm Safety Lessons III and IV: Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling, and Types of Ammunition; Cleaning and Storage of Firearms

Teaching Home Firearm Safety Lessons III and IV: Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling, and Types of Ammunition; Cleaning and Storage of Firearms

HFS Lessons III and IV: Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Effectively conduct Lesson III and IV: Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling and Types of Ammunition; Cleaning and Storage of Firearms of the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course. Conduct a safe gun handling practical exercise. Effectively teach ammunition components, types, compatibility with firearms, and the firing sequence of ammunition. Effectively teach and demonstrate procedures for the safe and proper cleaning of firearms. Effectively teach guidelines for safe firearm storage.

Turn to page III-1 Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling Learning Objectives: As a result of this lesson, you should be able to: Safely handle the different types of firearms mentioned in lesson II and unload them.

Turn to page IV-1 Types of Ammunition; Cleaning and Storage of Firearms Learning Objectives: As a result of this lesson you should be able to: State the different types of rifle cartridges, handgun cartridges, and shotgun shells. State the firing sequence of modern ammunition Explain how to clean firearms properly Explain how to store firearms and ammunition properly.

USE Training aids for your presentations Assignments Group 1: Lesson III, Section C: practical station with Handguns & Rifles Group 2: Lesson III, Section C: practical station with Shotguns Group 3: Lesson IV, Section C, D & E Group 4: Lesson IV, Section F & G Group 5: Lesson IV, Section H Required Required USE Training aids for your presentations Preparation time 15 minutes Presentation time 10 minutes

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Effectively conduct Lesson III: Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling. Effectively conduct Lesson IV: Types of Ammunition; Cleaning and Storage of Firearms.

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be Home Firearm Safety Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion

Home Firearm Safety Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion

Home Firearm Safety Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Explain the role of examinations in the training process. Explain the role of student evaluations in instructor development. Explain the importance of recognizing students upon successful completion of a training course. Finalize Credentialing with the National Rifle Association.

What role do you believe examinations play in the training process?

Role of Examinations in Training Examinations should be viewed as one of many teaching and evaluation tools which help instructors and students alike determine whether and to what extent training has taken place. Examinations indicate progress as well as point out areas where additional training may be necessary to develop the desired knowledge, skills and attitude. There is no minimum passing score for a basic course student, but a poor attitude towards safety could be reason not to pass a student.

Instructor Examination NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor Examination Open book May use your notes Lesson plans Handbook 60 minutes

Instructor Examination Review examination Exchange examinations Ensure every candidate knows the correct answers to each question Passing Score for instructor examination: Certified Instructor 90% or higher Assistant Instructor 85% or higher Apprentice Instructor 85% or higher

The Role of Recognition in Training What role do you believe student recognition plays in the training process?

The Role of Recognition in Training Encourages Efforts Rewards Proficiency Encourages Participation Motivates

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Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Explain the role of examinations in the training process. Explain the role of student evaluations in instructor development. Explain the importance of recognizing students upon successful completion of a training course. Explain how to finalize credentialing with the National Rifle Association.

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