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So I'm scheduling to finally get it done, go and get my NRA Pistol Instructor Certification this month, and looking on the NRA Instructors listing found one for Centennial Defense Academy in Englewood... Has anyone dealt with this organization before? Does anyone know anything about it? Also, anyone here an NRA Certified instructor? What do I need prior to taking this course? Thanks.
Try not to fall asleep. Bring a pen.
Remember that the course they certify you for is the standard for colorado Ccw and you'll understand why most instructors have their own syllabus
Pancho Villa
01-02-2013, 16:15
There's at least one instructor here that I know of, he should chime in whenever he's on next.
Bring a blankie and a pillow and anything to cut down on the snoring noise...
So it's boring? But what if I'm a gun nut and absolutely love anything having to do with the sport? Will I still be at risk of being bored? Is there any practical applications involved in class, like range time, etc.?
Yes, you will still be bored, there is no shooting required.
Yes, you will still be bored, there is no shooting required.
Aw, now where's the fun in that!? [LOL]Meh, means to an end... I might be getting a P/T position as an instructor somewhere in the Denver Metro area after getting certified, I'll keep you all posted...[Beer]
Hopefully you get a teacher that can make it fun, if not drink a couple 5hr energy's and pray the time goes quick.
Hopefully you get a teacher that can make it fun, if not drink a couple 5hr energy's and pray the time goes quick.
Does this work?
http://i.imgur.com/3w4ki.jpg?2
Its fairly boring material. The group I did mine with was fairly entertaining so it wasn't as bad as some horror stories I have heard.
Before you decide to teach a class - BUILD YOUR OWN DAMN MATERIAL. Use the NRA stuff as a guideline but it is only that. You will need to spend some time making up your own stuff if you want to teach decently entertaining classes.
Bailey Guns
01-02-2013, 19:16
It's so boring even reading this thread put me to sleep. Seriously. It's boring. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Great-Kazoo
01-02-2013, 19:18
Does this work?
http://i.imgur.com/3w4ki.jpg?2
What color nail polish is that?
Might need about 2 more of those.
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If you have a good instructor, it's like any other class. You get out of it what you put into it. The real answer is up to you. My class was boring but I enjoy helping others with the sport. That makes it worth it.
StagLefty
01-03-2013, 10:34
If your taking an NRA course to be an NRA Instructor you need to teach the NRA syllabus otherwise you can risk having your certification revoked.
If your taking an NRA course to be an NRA Instructor you need to teach the NRA syllabus otherwise you can risk having your certification revoked.
Really? And if the organization/facility I'm instructing at doesn't follow the NRA syllabus? Does the NRA provide a syllabus?
The way I have understood it is that you can teach your own syllabus but you cannot call it an NRA class or give a NRA Cert. Now that might be different once you obtain the Advance Pistol Instructor Credential but I need to look more closely into that before I can say for sure.
The way I have understood it is that you can teach your own syllabus but you cannot call it an NRA class or give a NRA Cert. Now that might be different once you obtain the Advance Pistol Instructor Credential but I need to look more closely into that before I can say for sure.this.
To clarify my earlier post. Teach the NRA outline - but the .ppt slides they give you are horrible. You will need to make your own to have anything that looks like quality material.
When I teach I follow the NRA books and guidelines but my .ppt material is much much much better. I also throw in some extra stuff in places (audio calls from 911, citations to specific laws, newspaper articles, etc.) to break up the class a bit and keep it fresh.
To clarify my earlier post. Teach the NRA outline - but the .ppt slides they give you are horrible. You will need to make your own to have anything that looks like quality material.
When I teach I follow the NRA books and guidelines but my .ppt material is much much much better. I also throw in some extra stuff in places (audio calls from 911, citations to specific laws, newspaper articles, etc.) to break up the class a bit and keep it fresh.
Odds are I'll be teaching a fair amount of CCW classes, in which case I'll provide what's required to be covered by law/NRA, and then go a few steps further... as far as non-NRA named classes I'll go by my own syllabus and what would work best for me and what would benefit my students. [Beer] I don't think the place I might be teaching has any official NRA classes besides the CCW.
bellavite1
01-03-2013, 14:29
I am a Certified Instructor.
Yeah, it's boring, and full of PC bullshit, but it is worth it.
Keep in mind this, though: any job becomes a job... I met some pornstars at the AVN in Vegas, guys that ahve sex with three chicks at a time for a living...they so much wanted to be somewhere else, they were bored out of their mind by the whole porn scene...
But, I guess, being an instructor beats a cubicle
Added bonus: if you work in the Industry, shooting related expenses become tax deductible...[Coffee]
I am a Certified Instructor.
Yeah, it's boring, and full of PC bullshit, but it is worth it.
Keep in mind this, though: any job becomes a job... I met some pornstars at the AVN in Vegas, guys that ahve sex with three chicks at a time for a living...they so much wanted to be somewhere else, they were bored out of their mind by the whole porn scene...
But, I guess, being an instructor beats a cubicle
Added bonus: if you work in the Industry, shooting related expenses become tax deductible...[Coffee]
Touche! So I could put cost of ammo and reloading equipment (may get into that this year) as a tax deductible expense? Although, I will say (surprise coming for only a small number here) if I was in the adult entertainment industry and got to do what some of those guys do (especially the 3 chicks thing) I would love my life so damn much! I don't think I could call that work... Does that make me a nympho? [dig]
bellavite1
01-03-2013, 14:59
Touche! So I could put cost of ammo and reloading equipment (may get into that this year) as a tax deductible expense? Although, I will say (surprise coming for only a small number here) if I was in the adult entertainment industry and got to do what some of those guys do (especially the 3 chicks thing) I would love my life so damn much! I don't think I could call that work... Does that make me a nympho? [dig]
It's called job training..The ammo thing I mean, not the Ninpho part...
UPDATE: Just got off the phone with the guy about an hour ago, very nice fella, the class I'm in is on the 13th, he overbooked (er his wife who works with him overbooked) and so he's having 2 classes. The requirements are a 3" 3-ring binder (?), gun, two mags, and a box of ammo... sounds to me like he's gonna have some shooting in this class... WOOOPIEEE! I might not need that Red Bull after all, and if all goes well these next two days (hopefully today) I'll get to take the class with my new P229!
StagLefty
01-03-2013, 16:59
The way I have understood it is that you can teach your own syllabus but you cannot call it an NRA class or give a NRA Cert. Now that might be different once you obtain the Advance Pistol Instructor Credential but I need to look more closely into that before I can say for sure.
I should have elaborated-you are correct about not calling it an NRA course if your not going by their syllabus.
You mean basic pistol. As far as I know the NRA doesn't have a "CCW" course. Basic Pistol simply meets the state req. Also if you teach BP a gun is a "firearm" or "Handgun". It's not a weapon until you start teaching PPIH and PPOH.
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I should have elaborated-you are correct about not calling it an NRA course if your not going by their syllabus.
Your good man I was just spouting and not getting to see replies (@work).
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