STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Given written tests, and performance, the student will perform these tasks with a score of 90% or better.

         A.      Describe the basic guidelines for introducing a speaker.

         B.      Demonstrate basic public speaking skills in introducing an instructor candidate to the class.

         C.      Explain why training is important for both shooters and instructors.

         D.      Describe NRA¿s training philosophy of Total Participant Involvement.

         E.      Identify and explain the importance of the eight fundamental requirements for training people.

         F.      State the purpose of the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program and Instructor Training Program and explain where they fit in the NRA¿s training structure.

         G.      Identify the eligibility requirements, responsibilities, and personal qualities of NRA Certified Instructors.

         H.      Describe the function, advantages, and responsibilities of a training team.

         I.      Describe and use the ¿buzz group¿ method of training.

         J.      Identify the training materials, and describe proper procedure for ordering such materials, necessary to teach the appropriate NRA basic course(s).

         K.      Describe the characteristics, sources, and uses of training aids, and describe which may be used in NRA basic courses.

         L.      List and describe the seven elements of course organization, and use these to plan a hypothetical NRA basic course.

         M.      Describe the importance of involving multiple senses in the training process.

         N.      Name and describe the steps necessary to teach a skill.

         O.      Name different teaching principles and teaching methods and give examples of how they are used in an NRA basic course.

         P.      Discuss the uses of questions and non-verbal communication in the teaching process.

         Q.      State the goals of the NRA Home Firearm Safety, Pistol Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, and Rifle Shooting Courses.

         R.      Describe the structure of the NRA Home Firearm Safety, Pistol Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, and Rifle Shooting Course Outline and Lesson Plans.

         S.      Explain NRA policies on safety procedures, course length, required materials, and teaching methods to be followed when conducting an NRA Home Firearm Safety, Pistol Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, or Rifle Shooting Course.

         T.      Outline the content of the NRA Home Firearm Safety, Pistol Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, and Rifle Shooting Courses.

         U.      Discuss the importance of firearm safety.

         V.      Explain the NRA gun safety rules.

         W.      Explain parents¿ responsibilities to teach their children about gun safety.

         X.      Explain how to identify and unload rifles, pistols, and shotguns of various action types.

         Y.      Conduct a safe gun handling practical exercise according to NRA lesson plans.

         Z.      Teach ammunition components, types, compatibility with firearms, and the firing sequence of ammunition using NRA lesson plans to the satisfaction of the course instructor.

         AA.     Teach and demonstrate procedures for the safe and proper cleaning of firearms to the satisfaction of the course instructor.

         AB.     Teach guidelines for safe firearm storage to the satisfaction of the course instructor.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      How to Introduce a Speaker.

 II.     The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program.

 III.    Using a Training Team.

 IV.     Training Materials and Training Aids.

 V.      Organizing Your Course.

 VI.     Preparing to Teach.

 VII.    Introduction to NRA Home Firearm Safety Course Lesson Plans.

         A.      Teaching Home Firearm Safety Lessons I and II:Gun Safety Rules, and Firearm Identification and Unloading.

         B.      Teaching Home Firearm Safety Lessons III and IV:Safe Gun Handling Practical Exercises, Ammunition, Firearm Cleaning and Storage.

         C.      Home Firearm Safety Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion.

 VIII.   Introduction to NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Lesson Plans.

         A.      Teaching Pistol Lesson I:  Pistol Knowledge and Safe Handling.

         B.      Teaching Pistol Lesson II:Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting.

         C.      Basic Pistol Instructional Method.

         D.      Teaching Pistol Lesson III: Firing the First Shots.

         E.      Teaching Pistol Lesson IV: Two-Handed and One-Handed Standing Shooting Positions.

         F.      Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Pistol Shooters.

         G.      Teaching Pistol Lesson V:  Pistol Sports and Activities.

         H.      Pistol Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion.

 IX.     Introduction to NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course Lesson Plans.

         A.      Teaching Shotgun Lesson I: Shotgun Knowledge and Safe Handling.

         B.      Teaching Shotgun Lesson II:  Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting.

         C.      Basic Shotgun Instructional Method.

         D.      Teaching Shotgun Lesson III:  Firing the First Shots.

         E.      Teaching Shotgun Lesson IV:  Shotgun Shooting Skills Practical.

         F.      Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Shotgun Shooters.

         G.      Teaching Shotgun Lesson V: Shotgun Sports and Activities.

         H.      Shotgun Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion.

 X       Introduction to NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Lesson Plans.

         A.      Teaching Rifle Lesson I:  Rifle Knowledge and Safe Handling.

         B.      Teaching Rifle Lesson II:  Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting.

         C.      Basic Rifle Instructional Method.

         D.      Teaching Rifle Lesson III:  Firing the First Shots.

         E.      Teaching Rifle Lesson IV:  Standing Rifle Shooting Positions.

         F.      Teaching Rifle Lesson V:  Prone and Kneeling Rifle Shooting Positions.

         G.      Teaching Rifle Lesson VI:  Sitting Rifle Shooting Position and Review of Positions.

         H.      Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Rifle Shooters.

         I.      Teaching Rifle Lesson VII:  Rifle Sports and Activities.

         J.      Rifle Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion.