Become an NRA Certified Instructor
NRA Certified Instructors are experienced shooters that are taking the next step to provide an invaluable service in their communities by training hundreds of thousands of individuals annually.
All instructor level courses require a mininmum of 4 students, read the process to become an instructor below, if you are interested please send us an email so that we can put you on our list of interested instructor candidates.
Becoming an NRA Certified Instructor is not a means of employment with Special Tasks Group Training.
STEP 1
Choose your discipline
Courses with * are not offered at Special Tasks Group Training
- Pistol
- Basic Pistol
- Personal Protection in the Home
- Personal Protection Outside of the Home
- Defensive Pistol
- NRA CCW*
- Rifle
- Basic Rifle
- Shotgun
- Basic Shotgun
- Muzzle Loading*
- Metallic Cartridge and Shotgun Shell Reloading*
- Safety
- Range Safety Officer (RSO)
- Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO)
- Home Firearm Safety
STEP 2
Take the Basic Course
Check our course catalog for pricing and to schedule a basic course.
STEP 3
Take Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
Intended for experienced shooters this course will develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Firearms Training Courses.
Course Topics Include:
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How to introduce a speaker
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The instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
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Using a training team
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Training materials and training aids
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Organizing your course
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Preparing to teach
This course is the mandatory pre-requisite for all subsequent NRA Certified Instructor training and is part of every instructor level class at Special Tasks Group Training. BIT is valid for 2 years.
Completion of the NRA BIT does not automatically certify you as an instructor.
STEP 4
Take the Instructor Level Course
Instructor ratings are $200 per day of instruction and includes all necessary materials. The first day of each course is BIT and the pre-course assessment.
- Pistol
- Basic Pistol (2 Days)
- Personal Protection in the Home (2 Days)
- Personal Protection Outside of the Home (3 Days)
- Defensive Pistol
- Rifle
- Basic Rifle (2 Days)
- Safety
- Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) (2 Days)
- Home Firearm Safety (2 Days)
Call 412-254-6665 or complete this form
Hours:
By appointment
Sunday-Tuesday
Please contact us to schedule a time that works for you!
Classroom Address:
816 Copeland Way,
Pittsburgh PA 15232
Range Address:
Trafford Sportsman Club
14000 Winchester Road,
Trafford, PA 15085