1. WELCOME Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
Part one of NRA Instructor Training
6 Hours

2. Materials Needed Trainers Guide
Please Organize Trainer’s Guide (Hint: use the Bold titles located in the table of contents to organize the tabs)

3. Instructor Training Goal
To develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ATTITUDE necessary to organize and conduct NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses

4. Instructor Training (Part One)
Opening Exercise: How To Introduce A Speaker
Lesson I: The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
Lesson II: Using a Training Team
Lesson III: Training Materials and Training Aids
Lesson IV: Organizing Your Course
Lesson V: Preparing To Teach

5. Introduction No Live Ammunition in the classroom Instructors
Facilities
Security
“Weapon”
Role Playing

6. How To Introduce A Speaker
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
State the goal of the NRA Instructor Training Course.
Describe the basic guidelines for introducing a speaker.
Describe the background of the instructor candidates in this course.
Demonstrate basic public speaking skills in introducing an instructor candidate to the class.
Describe your appreciation for the background and abilities of other class members.

7. What are Learning Objectives?

8. “Learning Objectives are learner-centered statements which indicate the behavior the student should demonstrate to verify that learning has taken place.”

9. What is Total Participant Involvement?

10. Trainer’s Guide Preparing to Teach – How to teach a skill
Explanation
Lecturing, listening, asking questions
Demonstration
Practical exercises - have students perform the skill!

11. How To Introduce A Speaker
Read Handout (Trainer’s Guide, Appendix O)
Instructor Candidate Assignments
Introduce another participant
Evaluate the introductions
Conclusions
5 Minute Preparation, 30 second introductions

12. Certification Requirements
Attend the entire course.
Participate in discussions and practical exercises.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.
Achieve an examination score of 90% or higher.
Complete part two (discipline specific), register on nrainstructors to complete credentialing process.

13. Lesson Summary
As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can:
State the goal of the NRA Instructor Training Course.
Describe the basic guidelines for introducing a speaker.
Describe the background of the instructor candidates in this course.
Demonstrate basic public speaking skills in introducing an instructor candidate to the class.
Describe your appreciation for the background and abilities of other class members.

14. What ARE Your Questions?
The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson I The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program.

15. The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program

16. The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson you should be able to:
Explain why training is important for both shooters and instructors.
Describe NRA’s training Philosophy of Total Participant Involvement.
Identify and explain the importance of the eight fundamental requirements for training people
State the purpose of the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program and Instructor Training Program and explain where they fit in NRA’s training structure.
Identify the eligibility requirements, responsibilities, and personal qualities of NRA Certified Instructors.

17. Function of Training What did you think of the opening exercise?
What is training?
Knowledge (Guidelines to introduce speaker)
Skills (Practiced introducing speaker)
Attitude (Became comfortable learning what you have in common)
Total Participant Involvement (TPI) Actively involving participants in the training process.

18. Why is Training so important for Shooters and Instructors?

19. Importance of Training
Safety
Quality and effectiveness in performance
Benefits to the shooting sports, the shooting community, and the community as a whole.
Promotion of the responsible exercise of our firearm freedoms.
Promotion of enjoyment of the shooting sports

20. Eight Fundamental Requirements for training People
Trainer’s Guide Preparing and Presenting a Lesson, Eight Fundamental Requirements for Effective Training (Page 31)
1. Desire Need
3. People learn by doing Situation
5. Previous experience Relaxed
7. Variety Guidance

21. NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
Basic Firearm Training Program brochure
History:
Founded in 1871 to improve marksmanship training
Today:
The NRA is recognized as the nation’s premier firearm training organization, reaching more then 750,000 individuals annually with its training programs.
Goal:
Teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe handling and proper use of firearms.

22. NRA Basic Training Program
NRA Courses: These courses are the NATIONAL STANDARD for firearms training
Rifle
Pistol
Shotgun
Home Firearm Safety
Muzzleloading Rifle
Muzzleloading Pistol
Muzzleloading Shotgun
Personal Protection In The Home
Personal Protection Outside The Home
Metallic Cartridge Reloading
Shotgun Shell Reloading
Chief Range Safety Officers (trains Range Safety Officers) .

23. NRA Instructor Training Program
Goal: Develop Certified Instructors to teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe, proficient, and ethical use of pistols, rifles and shotguns.
(TG page 1)
Share Your Knowledge brochure back panel
Instructor eligibility requirements (TG Page 4)
Apprentice instructor
Assistant instructor
Certified instructor

24. NRA Instructor Training Program
Requirements to become a NRA Trainer (TG page 2 - 4):
“Citizens of good repute”
ATF form 4473
Responsibilities:
TG page
NRA Firearms Training Report – nrainstructors.org

25. NRA Instructor Training Program
National Standard
Training Standards (TG page 9)
In-person training
Practical exercises
Accomplish all Learning Objectives
Class hours (Estimated minimum)

26. NRA Instructor Training Program
Use of title, “NRA Certified Instructor”
Use of NRA Name and Trademarks (TG page 11)
Personal qualities
Role and Responsibilities (TG page 16 – 17):
NRA Trainers Project a Positive Image
NRA Trainers’ Concerns for Student Rights

27. NRA Trainer’s Ethics Guide
Individual responsibility to review and adhere to the NRA Trainer’s Ethics Guide.
Introduction to NRA Trainer’s Guide
Website

28. Lesson Summary
As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can:
Explain why training is important for both shooters and instructors.
Describe NRA’s training Philosophy of Total Participant Involvement.
Identify and explain the importance of the eight fundamental requirements for training people
State the purpose of the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program and Instructor Training Program and explain where they fit in NRA’s training structure.
Identify the eligibility requirements, responsibilities, and personal qualities of NRA Certified Instructors.

29. What ARE Your Questions?
The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson II Using a Training Team.

30. Using a Training Team

31. Using a Training Team
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
Describe the function of a training team.
List and discuss the advantages of using a training team.
List and describe the responsibilities of training team members in an NRA basic course.
Describe and use the “buzz group” method of training.

32. What is a training team?

33. Plans Organizes Promotes Conducts an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course
The Training Team
Plans
Organizes
Promotes
Conducts an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course

34. Buzz Group What is a Buzz Group? Assignment
Preparing to Teach, Buzz Groups
TG page 40
Assignment
Form Groups as assigned
List the advantage of using a training team to organize and conduct an NRA basic course.
7 minutes to prepare for a 3 minute presentation
Evaluation

35. Advantages of a Training Team
Training Team/Support Staff (TG page 20)
Tasks may be shared
Each member’s job is easier
Team members motivate and support one another
Wider range of experience
Job which suits expertise
Mentor new team members
Backup available
Train more students

36. Chief Trainer Chief Trainer (TG page 19) Identify the jobs to be done
Recruit staff
Place and train staff
Ensures that accurate records are kept
Report Training to NRA
Recognize volunteers
Overall responsible for the success of the course

37. Team Instructors & Support Staff
Promote courses
Secure equipment and order NRA material
Obtain and setup facilities
Keep track of expenses and revenues
Take registration
Provide instruction in the classroom and on the range

38. Lesson Summary Describe the function of a training team.
As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can:
Describe the function of a training team.
List and discuss the advantages of using a training team.
List and describe the responsibilities of training team members in an NRA basic course.
Describe and use the “buzz group” method of training.

39. What ARE Your Questions?
The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson III Training Materials and Training Aids

40. Training Materials and Training Aids

41. Training Materials and Training Aids
Learning Objectives:
Upon Completion of this lesson you should be able to:
Identify the training materials necessary to teach the appropriate NRA basic course(s).
Describe the proper procedures for ordering materials from the NRA Program Materials Center.
Describe the characteristics, sources, and uses of training aids.
Identify various training aids which may be used in NRA basic courses.

42. NRA Training Materials
NRA Trainers Catalog
NRA Trainer’s Guide
Instructor’s lesson plan
Basic Course Student Packet
NRA Basic Firearm Training Program brochure
NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program booklet
Basic Practical Rocker
NRA membership application
NRA Basic Course Handbook
Completion Certificate
Basic Course Examination

43. NRA Training Materials
Instructional wall charts
Videotape(s)
Student registration card
Instructor cap and jacket
Instructor shirt
Instructor patches and rockers
Instructor lapel pin
NRA member guide (consider “recruiter”)

44. Policy on NRA Materials
TG Policies and Procedures, NRA Training Materials (TG page 9)
One Student Packet per student
NRA policy that all indicated materials (except cap, shirt, and rockers) to be used in NRA basic courses

45. Ordering Procedures for NRA Materials
Order early (Allow at least 3-4 weeks)
Restricted Items
Participant Packet (NRA certificate)
Instructor only items
NRA Identification number validates

46. What is a training aid?

47. Anything an instructor can use to help develop positive knowledge, skills or attitude in a student.

48. What are some of the uses of Training aids?

49. Uses of Training Aids (Trainers Guide page 42) Attract attention
Arouse interest
Clarify spoken explanations
Give unity to an idea
Make more learning possible in less time
Aid in retention

50. Characteristics of a Good Training Aid
What are the characteristics of a good training aid?

51. Characteristics of a Good Training Aid
(Trainers Guide page 42)
Relates to the subject
Explains ideas, shows method or explains a procedure
Clearly visible to everyone
Large, bold lettering
Lists the main points
Sturdy and Portable

52. Training Aid Sources NRA (www. materials.nrahq.org ) Industry
NRA Trainers Catalog
NRA Bookstore
Industry
Firearms manufacturers
Ammunition manufacturers
Instructor’s imagination

53. Creating and Using Training Aids
TG Appendix K page 83
Chalkboards and Whiteboards
Flip Charts, Charts, and Posters
Flannel Boards and Magnetic Boards
View Graph Slides/Transparencies
Videocassettes/DVDs
Computer presentations

54. Lesson Summary
As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can:
Identify the training materials necessary to teach the appropriate NRA basic course(s).
Describe the proper procedures for ordering materials from the NRA Program Materials Center.
Describe the characteristics, sources, and uses of training aids.
Identify various training aids which may be used in NRA basic courses.

55. What ARE Your Questions?
The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson IV Organizing your Course

56. Organizing Your Course

57. Organizing Your Course
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
List and describe the seven elements of course organization.
Use the elements of course organization to plan a hypothetical NRA Basic course.
Demonstrate the cooperation and team spirit necessary to plan an NRA course together with other instructor candidates.

58. Course Organization Organizing an NRA Training Course (TG Page 19)
1. Leadership
Chief instructor
Team and Support Staff
Sponsors
2. Course selection
3. Facilities
4. Course participants
5. Equipment and materials
6. Promotion
7. Finances
NRA Firearm Training Course Organization Questions (TG Page 65)

59. Practical Exercise Assignment
Develop and present a budget for a hypothetical NRA Basic _______ Course course to be held at your club for ten students.
TG Organizing an NRA Training Course, Finances
Appendix H: Budget Worksheet (TC Appendix H, page 73)
NRA Trainers Catalog
20 minutes to prepare for a 3 minute presentation
Budget Comparison

60. Lesson Summary
As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can:
List and describe the seven elements of course organization.
Use the elements of course organization to plan a hypothetical NRA Basic course.
Demonstrate the cooperation and team spirit necessary to plan an NRA course together with other instructor candidates.

61. What ARE Your Questions?
The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson V Organizing your Course

62. Preparing to Teach

63. Preparing To Teach
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
Describe the importance of involving multiple senses in the training process.
Name and describe the steps necessary to teach a skill.
Name different teaching principles and teaching methods and give examples of how they are used in an NRA basic course.
Discuss the uses of non-verbal communication in the teaching process.

64. Total Participant Involvement
What is Training?

65. Total Participant Involvement
Training produces a change in
Knowledge
Skills
Attitude
How does Total Participant Involvement produce these changes?

66. Total Participant Involvement
Through actively involving students in the training process!

67. Involvement of Multiple Senses
Practical Exercise
Assignment: Four volunteers PLEASE!
1. Explanation on how to unload firearm, without demonstration.
2. Demonstrate how to unload firearm, without explanation.
3. Explain and demonstrate simultaneously.
4. Explain, demonstrate, and then direct a “student” to perform unloading and then use reinforcement if necessary.
10 minutes to prepare for a 5 minute presentation
Required
Required
Required

68. How to Teach a Skill Trainers Guide page 35 Preparation Explanation
Demonstration
Practice
Teaching others

69. Teaching Principles
What is a Teaching Principle?

70. “A teaching principle is a fundamental rule of teaching theory.”

71. Teaching Principles
Preparing to Teach, Basic Teaching Principles (TG page 32 –33)
Relate the known to the unknown
Progress from the simple to the complex
Some students learn more quickly than others
Break down a skill and teach one part at a time
Basic shooting skills must be learned before they can be applied to a specific activity
Developing skills requires continued opportunities for instruction, practice, and encouragement

72. What is a Teaching Method?
Teaching Methods
What is a Teaching Method?

73. Teaching Methods
A Teaching Method is the manner in which teaching is put into practice
Preparing to Teach, Teaching Methods (TG page 37)
Actual Experience (is considered the ideal teaching method, and is the basis of TPI)
Simulation
Demonstration
Exhibit

74. Using Questions in Training
How have questions been used in our
Training sessions today?

75. Using Questions in Training
Cause people to think
Stimulate discussion
Arouse curiosity
Evaluate understanding
Focus attention
Guide students to solve problems
Keep students on the topic
Review

76. Using Non-verbal Communication in Training
Eye movement
Facial Expression
Body movement
Voice
Dress and appearance
Attitude

77. Presenting the Lesson
Preparing to Teach, Presenting the Lesson (TG page 42 – 44)
Prepare the presentation
Practice presenting your lesson
Personalize your lesson
Illustrate your lesson’s presentation
Pace yourself
Summarize the lesson presentation

78. Evaluating Training
NRA Trainer’s Self-Assessment Checklist (TG Appendix L page 91)
Training Session Evaluation Form(TG Appendix M page 93)

79. NRA TRAINERS EXAM/ APPLICATION
Complete Exam

80. Lesson Summary
As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can:
Describe the importance of involving multiple senses in the training process.
Name and describe the steps necessary to teach a skill.
Name different teaching principles and teaching methods and give examples of how they are used in an NRA basic course.
Discuss the uses of non-verbal communication in the teaching process.