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NRA Instructor Training: Part One - Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

This Trainer's Guide is designed to help instructors develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses. Topics covered include introducing a speaker, training team dynamics, organizing a course, and preparing to teach. Participants will learn through total participant involvement and will have the opportunity to practice public speaking skills.

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NRA Instructor Training: Part One - Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

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  1. WELCOME Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Part one of NRA Instructor Training 6 Hours

  2. Materials Needed Trainers Guide Please Organize Trainer’s Guide (Hint: use the Bold titles located in the table of contents to organize the tabs)

  3. Instructor Training Goal To develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, andATTITUDE necessary to organize and conduct NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses

  4. Instructor Training (Part One) Opening Exercise: How To Introduce A Speaker Lesson I: The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program Lesson II: Using a Training Team Lesson III: Training Materials and Training Aids Lesson IV: Organizing Your Course Lesson V: Preparing To Teach

  5. Introduction No Live Ammunition in the classroom Instructors Facilities Security “Weapon” Role Playing

  6. How To Introduce A Speaker • State the goal of the NRA Instructor Training Course. • Describe the basic guidelines for introducing a speaker. • Describe the background of the instructor candidates in this course. • Demonstrate basic public speaking skills in introducing an instructor candidate to the class. • Describe your appreciation for the background and abilities of other class members. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:

  7. What are Learning Objectives?

  8. “Learning Objectives are learner-centered statements which indicate the behavior the student should demonstrate to verifythat learning has taken place.”

  9. What is Total Participant Involvement?

  10. Trainer’s Guide Preparing to Teach – How to teach a skill Explanation Lecturing, listening, asking questions Demonstration Practical exercises - have students perform the skill!

  11. How To Introduce A Speaker • Introduce another participant • Evaluate the introductions • Conclusions Read Handout (Trainer’s Guide, Appendix O) Instructor Candidate Assignments 5 Minute Preparation, 30 second introductions

  12. Certification Requirements Attend the entire course. Participate in discussions and practical exercises. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations. Achieve an examination score of 90% or higher. Complete part two (discipline specific), register on nrainstructors to complete credentialing process.

  13. As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Lesson Summary • State the goal of the NRA Instructor Training Course. • Describe the basic guidelines for introducing a speaker. • Describe the background of the instructor candidates in this course. • Demonstrate basic public speaking skills in introducing an instructor candidate to the class. • Describe your appreciation for the background and abilities of other class members.

  14. Questions What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson I The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program.

  15. The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program

  16. Learning Objectives: The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program • Upon completion of this lesson you should be able to: • Explain why training is important for both shooters and instructors. • Describe NRA’s training Philosophy of Total Participant Involvement. • Identify and explain the importance of the eight fundamental requirements for training people • State the purpose of the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program and Instructor Training Program and explain where they fit in NRA’s training structure. • Identify the eligibility requirements, responsibilities, and personal qualities of NRA Certified Instructors.

  17. Function of Training • What did you think of the opening exercise? • What is training? • Knowledge (Guidelines to introduce speaker) • Skills (Practiced introducing speaker) • Attitude (Became comfortable learning what you have in common) • Total Participant Involvement (TPI) Actively involving participants in the training process.

  18. Why is Training so important for Shooters and Instructors?

  19. Importance of Training Safety Quality and effectiveness in performance Benefits to the shooting sports, the shooting community, and the community as a whole. Promotion of the responsible exercise of our firearm freedoms. Promotion of enjoyment of the shooting sports

  20. Eight Fundamental Requirements for training People Trainer’s Guide Preparing and Presenting a Lesson, Eight Fundamental Requirements for Effective Training (Page 31) 1. Desire2. Need 3. People learn by doing 4. Situation 5. Previous experience 6. Relaxed 7. Variety 8. Guidance

  21. NRA Basic Firearm Training Program Basic Firearm Training Program brochure History: Founded in 1871 to improve marksmanship training Today: The NRA is recognized as the nation’s premier firearm training organization, reaching more then 750,000 individuals annually with its training programs. Goal: Teach the basicknowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe handling and proper use of firearms.

  22. NRA Courses: These courses are the NATIONAL STANDARD for firearms training • Rifle • Pistol • Shotgun • Home Firearm Safety • Muzzleloading Rifle • Muzzleloading Pistol • Muzzleloading Shotgun • Personal Protection In The Home • Personal Protection Outside The Home • Metallic Cartridge Reloading • Shotgun Shell Reloading • Chief Range Safety Officers (trains Range Safety Officers) • . NRA Basic Training Program

  23. Goal: Develop Certified Instructors to teach the basicknowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe, proficient, and ethical use of pistols, rifles and shotguns. • (TG page 1) • Share Your Knowledge brochure back panel • Instructor eligibility requirements (TG Page 4) • Apprentice instructor • Assistant instructor • Certified instructor NRA Instructor Training Program

  24. Requirements to become a NRA Trainer (TG page 2 - 4): • “Citizens of good repute” • ATF form 4473 • Responsibilities: • TG page 15 - 16 • NRA Firearms Training Report – nrainstructors.org NRA Instructor Training Program

  25. NRA Instructor Training Program National Standard Training Standards (TG page 9) In-person training Practical exercises Accomplish all Learning Objectives Class hours (Estimated minimum)

  26. NRA Instructor Training Program Use of title, “NRA Certified Instructor” Use of NRA Name and Trademarks (TG page 11) Personal qualities Role and Responsibilities (TG page 16 – 17): NRA Trainers Project a Positive Image NRA Trainers’ Concerns for Student Rights

  27. NRA Trainer’s Ethics Guide Individual responsibility to review and adhere to the NRA Trainer’s Ethics Guide. Introduction to NRA Trainer’s Guide Website www.nrainstructors.org

  28. As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Lesson Summary • Explain why training is important for both shooters and instructors. • Describe NRA’s training Philosophy of Total Participant Involvement. • Identify and explain the importance of the eight fundamental requirements for training people • State the purpose of the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program and Instructor Training Program and explain where they fit in NRA’s training structure. • Identify the eligibility requirements, responsibilities, and personal qualities of NRA Certified Instructors.

  29. Questions What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson II Using a Training Team.

  30. Using a Training Team

  31. Using a Training Team • Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: • Describe the function of a training team. • List and discuss the advantages of using a training team. • List and describe the responsibilities of training team members in an NRA basic course. • Describe and use the “buzz group” method of training.

  32. What is a training team?

  33. The Training Team Plans Organizes Promotes Conducts an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course

  34. Buzz Group What is a Buzz Group? Preparing to Teach, Buzz Groups TG page 40 Assignment Form Groups as assigned List the advantage of using a training team to organize and conduct an NRA basic course. 7 minutes to prepare for a 3 minute presentation Evaluation

  35. Training Team/Support Staff (TG page 20) • Tasks may be shared • Each member’s job is easier • Team members motivate and support one another • Wider range of experience • Job which suits expertise • Mentor new team members • Backup available • Train more students Advantages of a Training Team

  36. Chief Trainer (TG page 19) • Identify the jobs to be done • Recruit staff • Place and train staff • Ensures that accurate records are kept • Report Training to NRA • Recognize volunteers • Overall responsible for the success of the course Chief Trainer

  37. Promote courses • Secure equipment and order NRA material • Obtain and setup facilities • Keep track of expenses and revenues • Take registration • Provide instruction in the classroom and on the range Team Instructors & Support Staff

  38. As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Lesson Summary • Describe the function of a training team. • List and discuss the advantages of using a training team. • List and describe the responsibilities of training team members in an NRA basic course. • Describe and use the “buzz group” method of training.

  39. Questions What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson III Training Materials and Training Aids

  40. Training Materials and Training Aids

  41. Learning Objectives: Training Materials and Training Aids • Upon Completion of this lesson you should be able to: • Identify the training materials necessary to teach the appropriate NRA basic course(s). • Describe the proper procedures for ordering materials from the NRA Program Materials Center. • Describe the characteristics, sources, and uses of training aids. • Identify various training aids which may be used in NRA basic courses.

  42. NRA Training Materials NRA Trainers Catalog NRA Trainer’s Guide Instructor’s lesson plan Basic Course Student Packet NRA Basic Firearm Training Program brochure NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program booklet Basic Practical Rocker NRA membership application NRA Basic Course Handbook Completion Certificate Basic Course Examination

  43. NRA Training Materials Instructional wall charts Videotape(s) Student registration card Instructor cap and jacket Instructor shirt Instructor patches and rockers Instructor lapel pin NRA member guide (consider “recruiter”)

  44. Policy on NRA Materials TG Policies and Procedures, NRA Training Materials (TG page 9) One Student Packet per student NRA policy that all indicated materials (except cap, shirt, and rockers) to be used in NRA basic courses

  45. Ordering Procedures for NRA Materials • Order early (Allow at least 3-4 weeks) • Restricted Items • Participant Packet (NRA certificate) • Instructor only items • NRA Identification number validates

  46. What is a training aid?

  47. Anything an instructor can use to help develop positive knowledge, skills or attitude in a student.

  48. What are some of the uses of Training aids?

  49. Uses of Training Aids (Trainers Guide page 42) Attract attention Arouse interest Clarify spoken explanations Give unity to an idea Make more learning possible in less time Aid in retention

  50. Characteristics of a Good Training Aid What are the characteristics of a good training aid?

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