Where can I get my pistol instructor certification?

[shotgunwilly870]

I'm sure this topic is here somewhere I can't find it though, I'm looking for a place I can get my basic pistol instructor certification if anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

 

[willbdavis]

GOAL.org has instructor courses. That's where I took my Basic Pistol Instructor course. Very good experience. members get a discount, too.

 

[Navy Moose]

Jon Green is a fabolus Instructor Counselor, if you want to travel to Free America, Ernie Castle is another top notch instructor counselor.

 

[MisterHappy]

I cannot recommend GOAL and Jon Green highly enough.

If the GOAL schedule is not going to work for you, Scouter-Rick on this board is also a TC. I and my son have the Shotgun cert from him; Jon was our source for BP.

 

[JGreen]

GOAL is offering the NRA BP Instructor Course June 23/24. That's a Monday/Tuesday. Send [email protected] an inquiry to see if seats are available.

 

[kid_fisto]

I like scouter rick!

no BS, great teacher, even nicer guy.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Scouter-Rick teaches it down in Kingston and Taunton. Jon Green does it in Northboro. Choose the one whose schedule fits your schedule and location is within reasonable traveling distance to you.

Here's Rick's info for his next class:
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...rearm-Safety-Instructor-Taunton-5-17-and-5-18

The Training Forum (Derek put a tab on every page at the left) is the place to look for this info.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

In MA, it's a two step process:

1. Get NRA instructor cert from an NRA training counselor (as mentioned, Jon Green and Scouter Rick have great reputations)

2. Send $50 and a copy of your LTC and NRA cert to the MSP to get a MA instructor's certificate good for 10 years.

 

[chopper_man]

I took mine with Scouter Rick in Taunton. Great guy, great class. Would highly recommend. Send him a PM for his class list.

 

[Yippee-ki-yay]

After the ten years, does it cost another 250$ to renew?

 

[shotgunwilly870]

Signed up with scouter Rick thanks!

 

[MisterHappy]

After the ten years, does it cost another 250$ to renew?

There is a renewal fee to keep "Current" with the NRA. The MSP cert is $50 for 10 years.

You will have additional fees, as you add certs.

If you are looking to make money, talk to other Instructors. You will need a range for anything other than Home Firearm Safety, and many clubs frown on using the range for non-cub commercial purposes. The full Basic Pistol course runs 8 hours...think about the hourly rate you're earning, with what you charge.

I, and my son, have our certs as a "public service", and only get street cred and experience. You lean a lot teaching.

 

[willbdavis]

You learn a lot teaching.

This. Teaching helps me stay in a state of perpetual learning.

 

[Dangger]

Are there other benefits to getting your Pistol Instructor Certs, other than being able to properly train someone? I am surprised to see so many people interested in this and have a hard time believing everyone is actually teaching and instructing in an official basis.

 

[MisterHappy]

Actually, I think that most of the Instructors around here do it for the Good of the Order. I know that there are some that make a few bucks, but unless you have a facility like the one in Holliston, it would be tough, IMO.

Some have reportedly used it as a work-around to get rid of restrictions.

I assist in 4-6 classes a year, in different roles.

Pay doubles every year.

 

[M1911]

I'm sure this topic is here somewhere I can't find it though, I'm looking for a place I can get my basic pistol instructor certification if anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

Jon Green at goal.org

 

[chopper_man]

After the ten years, does it cost another 250$ to renew?

Don't think it's that much for renewal. Certainly don't do it to make any $$ tho, actually most that I know volunteer.

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Pay doubles every year.

LOL! I hear it's gonna triple due to demand next year!

 

[Warrior1A]

To teach the Basic Firearm Safety course, which NRA course do I need to take? I've heard that the Pistol Instructor course counts, as it obviously focuses on the LTC side of the house.