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NRA instructors classes in my area?
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The Basic Pistol Course itself. Can't buy the student packets anymore. I have enough for about 10 more classes then I am being forced to the blended format. Makes me very nervous...
Sorry. Yes the Basic Pistol course itself. I mention it only because people might as well know what they are getting themselves into. Basic Pistol is just that Basic Pistol. It isn't Defensive pistol or personal protection or practical pistol (ala USPSA) or have anything to do with any military application. It's Basic Pistol. The role of the instructor will be administering the range activities. Personally I have no problem with the switch. I don't mind doing the class stuff but I would rather take people shooting and I much prefer working with small groups on the range. Besides I don't have access to a classroom at the drop of a hat. I have heard that the new online module is very well done and interactive.
How much does it cost? How much would be reasonable?
Sorry. I quoted the wrong post. Wasn't someone saying it's too expensive? I'll try again.
How much should it cost?
It's less then buying one new gun.....
Sounds like he's approaching it with the wrong mentality, IMO.
I don't want to pick on gregr but this is probably an accurate statement. Why does a person want the basic pistol certification? Is it to promote the shooting sports? Is it to be able to get insurance and then do your own classes? Is it to say you have the cert so that you can talk down the program in an effort to promote your own? Maybe you actually want to teach the basic pistol course? Maybe you just think it would be cool to have?
I originally got my certification to help a friend with his classes. Basically be his RO and help keep the class safe. In fact I invested several thousand dollars into the project. I never intended to host classes myself. My buddy wanted to go the tactical Timmy route and my wife envisioned introductory courses for novice gun owners. We are still friends but he went his way and I went mine.
NRA courses are what they are. Introductory. Some of the material is dated and the pace is a bit slow. But the curriculum is not bad so long as the instructor can put it in the right perspective. That said the pistol and personal protection programs are suited for local training and as a first step. I really don't think they compare to the quality and content of the regional and national training schools. I do think the classes are underrated and needlessly criticized by some. I do more presentations outside the NRA curriculum now but the basic backbone is not all different. Mostly because I am a big fan of the fundamentals or essentials if you will. There are much more qualified people then me to show the advanced stuff once a person is ready.
It will be free when Bernie is president.
I've considered doing a year of instructor classes just for fun. NRA, Givens, maybe Tactical Response or Farnam. I'm sure there are others. I don't really want to be an instructor though. I just think the experience might change the way I think about things and expand my mind.
I think you'd be surprised how much better of a student one becomes once they become an instructor.
And I say this knowing you're a very good student already.
