This 2-day course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course. ** Basic Instructor Training (BIT) included. Prerequisite: Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a perquisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Candidates should have successfully completed the NRA Basic Pistol course. Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises. Description: Course is presented in two parts: (1) basic instructor training, and pistol instructor training. Candidates demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Note: This course will be held over two Sundays (12/27/2026 and 1/3/2027). The live-fire session will require at least 100 rounds of ammunition.