NRA Shotgun Classes

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The goal of the NRA's Shotgun Instructor Course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills & attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting (BoSS) class.

 With the ongoing issues with COVID, there are 2 choices in how to conduct your NRA BoSS class:

The first is an Instructor-led class, done completely in your classroom & range.  

The second is a Distance Learning class.  Your students attend the course live with you over Zoom, Skype or other online conferencing app.  Then you set up a separate time to complete the hands-on exercises & shooting. 

This course is for EXPERIENCED shotgun shooters only.  This is not a class to teach you how to shoot or work shotguns.  It is designed to teach you the NRA methods for teaching a basic shotgun student.  You MUST be familiar with pump-action, hinge-action, semi-automatic action & bolt-action shotguns.

NOTE:  This is a SPORTING class, not Defensive...

This class consists of 3 parts over 2-3days: 

An NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting (BoSS) class (see above)  We try to offer this class once per week, including the day before the Shotgun Instructor course starts.  Other dates can be set up.  We try to complete all prerequisites during this day. (See below.)

Basic Instructor Training (BIT).  If you have taken BIT within the last 2 years, please let us know.  This will reduce your class by one day.  If it has been longer than 2 years, you will need to take it again. 

NRA Shotgun Instructor Training

Prerequisites: 

Successfully complete the NRA BoSS class.  This includes attaining a minimum score of 90% on the BoSS class student exam.  

Attain a minimum score of 80% in the NRA Pre-Course Qualification.  

The Pre-course Qualification will be conducted immediately after the Basic Shotgun class & consists of:   

• Loading/Unloading - You must safely load & unload pump action, hinge action & semi-automatic shotguns. 
• Clearing Common Shotgun Stoppages - You must demonstrate how to safely clear a common shotgun stoppage using a pump or semi-automatic shotgun.  These stoppages include Failure to Fire & Double Feed Drills.  
• Shotgun Shooting - You will shoot one round of trap or skeet.  You will have your choice, if it is convenient. 
  • If skeet is shot, the doubles may be shot as additional singles on stations 1, 2, 6 & 7.   
  • A minimum total number of hits necessary is 13 out of 25.   
  • Two re-fires are allowed within any 24-hour period.  
  • As an alternate to the Shooting Qualification, you may provide documented proof of having scored 50% or greater in any ATA or NSSA event, or 45% in any NSCA event.  
• Failure to successfully complete the prerequisites will result in the forfeiture of your deposit due to the time & expenses involved for the NRA Training Counselor to conduct these tests.  
• Unsafe handling of firearms will result in a failing score for the section of the Pre-Course Qualification you are working on at the time.   

Lessons in the NRA Shotgun Instructor Course include: 

• Introduction of NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course Outline & Lesson Plans   

• Teaching Shotgun Lesson I:  Shotgun Knowledge & Safe Handling   

• Teaching Shotgun Lesson II:  Ammunition Knowledge & the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting   

• Basic Shotgun Instructional Method   

• Teaching Shotgun Lesson III:  Firing the First Shots   

• Teaching Shotgun Lesson IV:  Shotgun Shooting Skills Practical Exercise   

• Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Shotgun Shooters   

• Teaching Shotgun Lesson V:  Shotgun Sports & Activities.      

You will need to provide: 

• A notebook  with the PowerPoint/Lesson Plans & Appendices printed & inserted OR downloaded to a laptop/tablet.  Power outlets are available.  (The PP/LP & Appendices will be emailed to you.)
• A pen & different colored highlighter than you used in the Basic Shotgun class
• A 1" 3-ring binder (for BIT class materials)
• Your Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook (Provided in the BoSS class)
• Eye & ear protection   
• Your shotgun   
• 75 Rounds of ammunition (minimum) (7-1/2, 8, or 9 shot)  This includes enough for the Basic & Instructor Shotgun Class requirements.  You may bring more ammunition if you desire.  You can fire more than 75 rounds if time permits.  

 Reminders:  

Pricing includes BIT (if necessary), the Shotgun Instructor Course, Lunches & Range Fees.  

If you have already taken the Basic class, let us know.  This will save you a day. We will need a copy of your completion certificate.

If you have had BIT within the last 2 years, this will reduce your time by a day.  (We don't charge for BIT, so, no, it won't save you any on the class fee.  Sorry...)

  
Only "dummy" ammunition is allowed in the classroom.  

The NRA requires that a minimum of 4 people must register in order for an Instructor course to hold.  Registration ends 72 hours before the BoSS class begins.  If we do not have enough registrants, you will be forwarded to the following month.

Shooting exercises are conducted at an outdoor range.  Please dress appropriately.  Eye & ear protection is required.  We recommend a high-necked shirt & brimmed cap.  Flip-flops, sandals & bare feet will not be allowed.  You must wear full-coverage shoes such as tennis shoes or hiking boots.  

NRA Processing/Certification Fees are not included.  You will pay this directly to the NRA after your class is completed.

• Fees for your first NRA Instructor certification are $35 for NRA Members & $60 for Non-NRA Members.            
• Additional NRA Instructor certifications are $15 for NRA Members & $30 for Non-NRA Members.
• Certifications are valid for 2 years.  All certifications will expire on the same date.  Re-certification fees are a flat $60.  (You do NOT have to take the class again.)       

There is a $50 (minimum) non-refundable deposit required for registration.  If you are unable to attend the class after registering, this deposit will be applied to your next registration.