Registration for
2025 NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor Courses &
2025 NRA Pistol Instructor Courses

 
NRA Rifle/Shotgun Instructor Courses:Courses: 
All NRA Rifle/Shotgun Instructor candidates MUST take a basic student class before attending the corresponding instructor class (i.e. NRA Rifle Basic is required before attending an NRA Rifle Instructor course, NRA Shotgun Basic is required before attending an NRA Shotgun Instructor course).

Scouting America and the NRA offer these courses at discounted prices at local councils across the country or you can attend any commercial NRA Basic class. To find a Basic Rifle or Shotgun course in your area, please visit: www.nrainstructor.org. 

Once completed, you will need to bring proof of completion with you to the instructor course. You will also need to bring your Basic course student materials with you to the course. 

NRA Pistol Instructor Courses:
Unlike the Rifle/Shotgun Instructor weekends, candidates will receive NRA Pistol Basic at the beginning of the weekend prior to starting the instructor course. Please note that candidates will be required to pass the NRA pistol shooting qualification to receive certification.  This course is not for a beginning pistol shooter.

For all NRA Instructor Courses:
The instructor course will ask you to be able to follow a syllabus and instruct materials during the class. 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. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the contact for your course listed below or email ollie.burks@scouting.org