NRA basic pistol

[dcxplant]

I've been wanting to become an NRA certified instructor, so to start it all off I took an NRA Basic Pistol class this week.

My intention was to observe the instructors to see how they do it.

I was surprised to find that it was really useful (shows me what I know). The guys and gal were great. I am new to the 1911 platform so I brought my Sig 1911-22 with me, and one of the instructors showed me a better way to grip the pistol. Low and behold, my groups really improved! And here I was thinking my GSG/Sig was just an "ok" plinker

I also have been shooting with a modified Weaver stance for as long as I can remember, and the same fella suggested trying Isosceles. It took some getting used to, but I think I'll stick with that too.

I feel like a professional golfer who just changed their golf swing!!

I recommend the course to anyone, experienced or not.

It seems I'm not quite done learning new things after all.

 

[dcxplant]

thanks TACC1,

It was looking like this thread was a squib load!!!

 

[johnsonl]

I took the Police Instructor Course (handgun/shotgun) back in '97. They put on a good program and the instructors are top notch.

 

[JJEH]

We will take the course... unfortunately there's non in SW Oklahoma.
So we have to go to Tulsa and this will be a pain with the kids...

 

[LTC]

I have taken both pistol and rifle NRA instructor courses and it was well worth my time. I also completed the Range Safety Officer course and use that training when I volunteer to supervise the Sunday morning range sessions at our pistol club. I plan on taking more instructor courses in 2012. I will need a retirement job in a year or so.

Time and money well spent.

LTC

 

[jj2am44]

I just took the Range Safety Officer course, myself and am looking forward to the ones to become an instructor. Hence, the avatar.

 

[cal50]

I have taken both pistol and rifle NRA instructor courses and it was well worth my time. I also completed the Range Safety Officer course and use that training when I volunteer to supervise the Sunday morning range sessions at our pistol club. I plan on taking more instructor courses in 2012. I will need a retirement job in a year or so.

Time and money well spent.

LTC

Same here (NRA pistol instructor and just received my RSO cert.) and I will help out at our local club. If you do the RSO cert. after passing your certified pistol instructor you can buy the material and test out at home.
Its the same scoring of 90% + to pass and its not bad at all.

 

[Bicky Robby]

Glad to hear you benefited from the course.

 

[OKFC05]

Some people seem to confuse the NRA shooting courses with the courses especially for when YOU want to be certified as an instructor (which cost twice as much).
The NRA shooting courses are more readily available, since you need an NRA Instructor, not an NRA Counselor.
Find an instructor near you on the NRA web site:
NRAInstructors.org - Portal for NRA certified Instructors, NRA Education and Training

 

[H Richard]

I've been an Instructor for basic Pistol & Rifle for over 20 years, and competed in several different pistol & rifle disciplines. Is the Range Officer course a self study course? I have heard it is and they just send you the material and the test to do on your own time. Since I was also a IPSC Cert. Range Officer, it wouldn't seem like too much to do.

 

[cal50]

I've been an Instructor for basic Pistol & Rifle for over 20 years, and competed in several different pistol & rifle disciplines. Is the Range Officer course a self study course? I have heard it is and they just send you the material and the test to do on your own time. Since I was also a IPSC Cert. Range Officer, it wouldn't seem like too much to do.

NRA RSO Instructor Home Validation


You might want to ask but I think there is a window after you receive a certified instructor rating that you can take the RSO course at home.

 

[dcxplant]

I'm working my way through NRA's Winchester Marksmanship Program too. It's a lot of fun, and gives my range sessions a purpose with goals instead of just making holes.

It may seem cheesy to some, but I can see positive results from focusing on the fundamentals and really applying myself. Sometimes to get better you have to start back at square one and rebuild.

I find it hard with work and family to get to competitions, so this is a great way for me to challenge myself.