Attn: NRA Instructors:
As you may know, the blended program they tried to replace the packet course with has failed. They will still make it available to anyone who wants to use it but they are going to or have introduced an ILT: Instructor Let Training program, just like the old course. Don't know when the packets will be out but soon, I hope. Here's a copy of an alert some other instructor received. Don't know why I didn't get one. they certainly know where to ask for donations when then need to find me.
Rome
Dear NRA Certified Training Counselor:
The NRA strives to create the courses you want to teach and your students want to take. To that end, we have continued to fine tune the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Program to give both our instructors and students the ability to choose the delivery method that best suits their needs. There will be enhancements to the existing Blended learning edition of the course, as well as the introduction of NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Instructor Led Training (ILT) which is conducted entirely under the direct supervision of an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. These changes will give Instructors the ability to administer the training from beginning to end, whether they choose to conduct the Blended or ILT version of the Basics of Pistol Shooting course.
Here is what’s happening to the Blended version of the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. Instructors may now purchase Course Control Codes (CCC), which they will issue to their students so they can access and complete the self-study portion of the Blended course. The instructor will promote it as the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course (Blended), and will confirm the student is aware of the course format. It is critical that the self-study portion be completed before they attempt the hands-on portion of Blended. The student will need to create a unique username and password to register for the course, then, once the instructor receives compensation to their satisfaction, will issue the student a CCC. To make delivery of the CCCs more convenient, the NRA has created an email template that automatically updates with the student’s information, the CCC, and a summary of the instructions for completing the course. The Instructor Led portion of Blended will be conducted in the manner set forth in the lesson plans that are available on the NRAInstuctors.org homepage. The reporting requirements and method of printing Course Certificates will be identical for Blended and Instructor Led courses.
Next, we will explore the new NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Instructor Led Training (ILT). The defining feature of this course is the obvious return to the traditional Instructor/student relationship. Something that isn’t so obvious is the flexibility to teach the full lesson plan or a condensed version which covers only one pistol action type (semi-auto or revolver). The lesson plans for ILT can be found in the Lesson Plans/PowerPoints section on the NRAInstructors.org homepage. To maintain consistency across all NRA lesson plans, a Performance Requirements Checklist is included. We strongly recommend that instructors use this form to document what they have taught their students, as well as record the student’s acknowledgement that they feel comfortable with each objective. If an instructor conducts the condensed lesson plan covering a single pistol type, the instructor must document this clearly on these forms and keep them for their records. Please note that if an instructor conducts the ILT version of the course, they are required to provide each of their students with a Basics of Pistol Shooting student packet. Packets are available at the NRA Program Materials Center and consist of the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook, and a course exam. Also note that if the instructor conducts a single pistol action type course, they will need to indicate this on the course registration page in order to print the appropriate certificate which will state Revolver or Semi-Automatic as appropriate.
Once the instructor completes either the Blended or the ILT version of the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course, they will submit the electronic course report. This report will include their student’s written exam score, the shooting skill level they achieved, and the instructor’s acknowledgement that every student met all of the learning objectives as set forth by the National Rifle Association. Once each of these elements is complete, the instructor will be able to submit and print their report and the student’s certificates. The certificates will be watermarked and prepopulated with the NRA Instructor ID number, the instructor’s printed name below a signature line, date, serial number, student name, marksmanship skill level, pistol action type (if appropriate), as well as the signature of the NRA Secretary.
Finally, we would ask that you take a moment to read the statement below and acknowledge your awareness of these changes.
As an NRA Certified Training Counselor, I acknowledge that I am often the first contact individuals will have with the NRA. I understand that this initial experience can determine their future with the NRA; therefore I will work to ensure that their first impression is a positive one. Furthermore, I understand that the course I conduct is not only vital to the development of foundational shooting skills but also to the safety of the general public. The example set by me will be followed by those I train.
I will support the goals of the NRA Training Program by providing quality firearm training to law-abiding individuals. I will maintain the NRA’s national standard for firearm training, and further the purposes and objectives of the NRA.
As an NRA Certified Training Counselor, I stand by my commitment to serve the NRA, NRA members and the shooting community as a whole. I pledge to:
Uphold the training standards of the NRA.
Keep current on NRA training program policies.
Schedule, organize, promote and conduct NRA Instructor Courses.
Provide an environment conducive to learning.
Project a positive image in dress, demeanor, and speech.
Identify students having difficulty learning or performing tasks, and develop methods to aid them in accomplishing course objectives and standards.
Provide positive feedback.
Report training after each course.
Mentor the instructors that I have certified.
As you may know, the blended program they tried to replace the packet course with has failed. They will still make it available to anyone who wants to use it but they are going to or have introduced an ILT: Instructor Let Training program, just like the old course. Don't know when the packets will be out but soon, I hope. Here's a copy of an alert some other instructor received. Don't know why I didn't get one. they certainly know where to ask for donations when then need to find me.
Rome
Dear NRA Certified Training Counselor:
The NRA strives to create the courses you want to teach and your students want to take. To that end, we have continued to fine tune the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Program to give both our instructors and students the ability to choose the delivery method that best suits their needs. There will be enhancements to the existing Blended learning edition of the course, as well as the introduction of NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Instructor Led Training (ILT) which is conducted entirely under the direct supervision of an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. These changes will give Instructors the ability to administer the training from beginning to end, whether they choose to conduct the Blended or ILT version of the Basics of Pistol Shooting course.
Here is what’s happening to the Blended version of the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. Instructors may now purchase Course Control Codes (CCC), which they will issue to their students so they can access and complete the self-study portion of the Blended course. The instructor will promote it as the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course (Blended), and will confirm the student is aware of the course format. It is critical that the self-study portion be completed before they attempt the hands-on portion of Blended. The student will need to create a unique username and password to register for the course, then, once the instructor receives compensation to their satisfaction, will issue the student a CCC. To make delivery of the CCCs more convenient, the NRA has created an email template that automatically updates with the student’s information, the CCC, and a summary of the instructions for completing the course. The Instructor Led portion of Blended will be conducted in the manner set forth in the lesson plans that are available on the NRAInstuctors.org homepage. The reporting requirements and method of printing Course Certificates will be identical for Blended and Instructor Led courses.
Next, we will explore the new NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Instructor Led Training (ILT). The defining feature of this course is the obvious return to the traditional Instructor/student relationship. Something that isn’t so obvious is the flexibility to teach the full lesson plan or a condensed version which covers only one pistol action type (semi-auto or revolver). The lesson plans for ILT can be found in the Lesson Plans/PowerPoints section on the NRAInstructors.org homepage. To maintain consistency across all NRA lesson plans, a Performance Requirements Checklist is included. We strongly recommend that instructors use this form to document what they have taught their students, as well as record the student’s acknowledgement that they feel comfortable with each objective. If an instructor conducts the condensed lesson plan covering a single pistol type, the instructor must document this clearly on these forms and keep them for their records. Please note that if an instructor conducts the ILT version of the course, they are required to provide each of their students with a Basics of Pistol Shooting student packet. Packets are available at the NRA Program Materials Center and consist of the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook, and a course exam. Also note that if the instructor conducts a single pistol action type course, they will need to indicate this on the course registration page in order to print the appropriate certificate which will state Revolver or Semi-Automatic as appropriate.
Once the instructor completes either the Blended or the ILT version of the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course, they will submit the electronic course report. This report will include their student’s written exam score, the shooting skill level they achieved, and the instructor’s acknowledgement that every student met all of the learning objectives as set forth by the National Rifle Association. Once each of these elements is complete, the instructor will be able to submit and print their report and the student’s certificates. The certificates will be watermarked and prepopulated with the NRA Instructor ID number, the instructor’s printed name below a signature line, date, serial number, student name, marksmanship skill level, pistol action type (if appropriate), as well as the signature of the NRA Secretary.
Finally, we would ask that you take a moment to read the statement below and acknowledge your awareness of these changes.
As an NRA Certified Training Counselor, I acknowledge that I am often the first contact individuals will have with the NRA. I understand that this initial experience can determine their future with the NRA; therefore I will work to ensure that their first impression is a positive one. Furthermore, I understand that the course I conduct is not only vital to the development of foundational shooting skills but also to the safety of the general public. The example set by me will be followed by those I train.
I will support the goals of the NRA Training Program by providing quality firearm training to law-abiding individuals. I will maintain the NRA’s national standard for firearm training, and further the purposes and objectives of the NRA.
As an NRA Certified Training Counselor, I stand by my commitment to serve the NRA, NRA members and the shooting community as a whole. I pledge to:
Uphold the training standards of the NRA.
Keep current on NRA training program policies.
Schedule, organize, promote and conduct NRA Instructor Courses.
Provide an environment conducive to learning.
Project a positive image in dress, demeanor, and speech.
Identify students having difficulty learning or performing tasks, and develop methods to aid them in accomplishing course objectives and standards.
Provide positive feedback.
Report training after each course.
Mentor the instructors that I have certified.
