If you have any questions, please reach out to the contact for your course listed below or email. You will need to have access to use the digital files during your instructor course, so it is recommended that you bring a laptop computer or tablet with you to the course. The materials will be sent to from the NRA training counselor prior to the course. The instructor course will ask you to be able to follow a syllabus and instruct materials during the class. You will also need to bring your student materials with you to the course. To find a Basic Rifle and/or Shotgun course in your area, please visit: Once completed you will need to bring proof of completion with you to the instructor course. The BSA and NRA offer these courses at discounted prices across the country or you can attend any commercial NRA Basic Rifle and Shotgun classes.
Therefore, before you can attend and be certified as a NRA Rifle and Shotgun instructor, you MUST already have taken and passed NRA Basic Rifle and Shotgun classes. NRA Instructor Course Pre-Requisites: All BSA shooting sports candidates MUST take a basic student class in their discipline before attending the instructor class.