NRA Certification

Courses for the aspiring NRA instructor or enthusiast.

Book an NRA Certification Class

Reserve your spot online! Find a date, pay a $25 seat deposit, and pay the balance at the register.

Courses

Summary

The journey to becoming an NRA Instructor begins with the Basic Pistol Course.

Price

$125

Duration

8 hours

Students Learn

  • Gun handling and safety
  • Types of pistols
  • Different firing positions and fundamentals of shooting
  • Care, cleaning and storage of pistols and ammunition

Students Receive

  • NRA Handbook
  • NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Certificate

Please Bring

  • Valid photo ID
  • A handgun with 2 magazines (or rent a gun for $10)
  • 200 rounds of ammunition (or purchase ours. Price varies by caliber.)
  • Ear and eye protection (or use our provided free of charge)

Note

This class covers the entire curriculum (Part 1 and 2). If you completed the Basics of Pistol Shooting Phase 1 online (https://basicpistolnra.org/), we will make adjustments in class.

Summary

The NRA Range Safety Officer program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. NRA Range Safety Officers are people who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Price

$125

Duration

8 hours

Students Learn

  • Roles and responsibilities of a Range Safety Officer
  • Standard range operating procedures
  • Range inspection and rules
  • Firearm stoppages and malfunctions
  • Range safety briefings
  • Emergency procedures

Students Receive

  • NRA Handbook
  • NRA Certificate of Completion

Please Bring

  • Valid photo ID
  • A handgun with 2 magazines (or rent a gun for $10)
  • 30 rounds of ammunition (or purchase ours. Price varies by caliber.)
  • Ear and eye protection (or use our provided free of charge)

Note

This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for the Cheif Range Safety Officer (NRA CRSO) course.

Summary

Learn to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly and with confidence.

Price

$100

Duration

4 hours

Students Learn

  • Basic principles of concealment
  • Drawing and re-holstering a pistol
  • Flash sigh picture, point shooting and instinctive shooting
  • Reloading under stress
  • Clearing common stoppages and malfunctions
  • Moving off the line of attack and shooting
  • How the NRA Rules for Safe Gun handling apply to concealed carry
  • Using a concealed carry lawfully and responsibly

Students Receive

  • NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection
  • NRA Outside the Home handbook
  • NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
  • NRA Defensive Pistol certificate

Please Bring

  • Valid photo ID
  • Your concealed carry firearm with 3 magazines (or rent a gun for $10)
  • 200 rounds of ammunition (or purchase ours. Price varies by caliber.)
  • Strong-side hip holster and belt
  • Clothing appropriate for concealed carry
  • Ear and eye protection (or use our provided free of charge)

Pre-Requisite

Successful completion of the NRA Basic Pistol Course or evidence of equivalent experience.

Summary

Safety experts agree the single most important step toward ensuring your personal safety is to have a self defense plan before you need it. The NRA Refuse to Be a Victim course teaches you how to be safe in your home, in your car, on vacation, and online. 

Price

$20

Duration

4 hours

Students Learn

  • Mental preparedness
  • Psychology of criminals
  • Home security
  • Travel security
  • Automotive security
  • Cyber security
  • Physical security

Students Receive

  • NRA Refuse to Be a Victim student packet
  • $10 Range Pass valid for use on a future visit

Please Bring

  • Valid photo ID