Probably been asked 10 times before so I apologize, but just out of curiosity... Is it mandatory to become certified with the NRA? Do you need some type of liscense? Could anyone just give a class on their property or at a range?
Probably been asked 10 times before so I apologize, but just out of curiosity... Is it mandatory to become certified with the NRA? Do you need some type of liscense? Could anyone just give a class on their property or at a range?
Assuming you just want to teach, there's no certification required. Your proficiency, or lack thereof, is immaterial.
I used this same approach when I began teaching brain surgery, and no one has ever questioned my credentials or expertise.
I can assure you "DAWG" that my proficiency lacks nothing. As for my credentials... let's just say I'm well trained. While I find your sarcasm humorous I'd appreciate it if "dimwits" like yourself didn't **** in my thread. If I ever do decide to instruct a class I'll be sure to invite you, maybe you'll learn a thing or two.
BTW, I love the barter system -- if get an opening in one of my brain surgery classes I'll invite you.
How much will the class cost?I will teach an NRA pistol instructor class December 15th and 16th if there are folks that want to become instructors. PM me for mor information or check nrainstructors.org Look under find a class. I will post the class there later today.
Thx
Alan
Gee -- kinda sensitive aren't we. (I'm a bit surprised that a person with all your credentials had to pose your query on a gun forum.) Maybe you could add me to your "ignore" list.
BTW, I love the barter system -- if get an opening in one of my brain surgery classes I'll invite you.
Not sensitive just insulted... For you to come in and undermine me without knowing who i am... Or more importantly where I've been. I know who you are, your an old dog. Might be time to retire to the porch. Let's not forget who started this, maybe you have some insecurities but you should take that weak minded **** elsewhere.
Not sensitive just insulted... For you to come in and undermine me without knowing who i am... Or more importantly where I've been. I know who you are, your an old dog. Might be time to retire to the porch. Let's not forget who started this, maybe you have some insecurities but you should take that weak minded **** elsewhere.
I wouldn't be insulted, if I were you. He does that with everybody. While it rubs me the wrong way too, I at least understand its not personal. So far, you've had 4 highly qualified instructors (of which he is one) plus myself (I am a fairly new instructor) respond to you.
I would say your attitude is not conducive to a professional introduction, and these are both your competitors and peers. Your reputation with them Matters. It's not a good idea to start off your "career" by being unfriendly, no matter how much sarcasm Dawg23 throws at you.
As for your OP, you hang out a shingle with zero certificates or credentials and just say "hey! Trust me, I know what I'm about." all day, but no one will take your classes. You can get NRA certified for whatever you want to teach, and Still no one will take your classes, because you have no credibility. You can even get your NRA basic pistol instructor and LSP number and throw up some CHP courses on a website, and without some credibility, it won't matter. Here's an example:
I'm a CHP instructor and I'm qualified to teach the class. People always ask me, "we'll, that's cool, but what are your Other credentials and experiences?" If that's all I had going for me, I wouldn't get any students. The fact that I work great with young people and total novices who have No experience behind a handgun whatsoever wouldn't even matter.
As for your OP, you hang out a shingle with zero certificates or credentials and just say "hey! Trust me, I know what I'm about." all day, but no one will take your classes. You can get NRA certified for whatever you want to teach, and Still no one will take your classes, because you have no credibility. You can even get your NRA basic pistol instructor and LSP number and throw up some CHP courses on a website, and without some credibility, it won't matter. Here's an example:
I'm a CHP instructor and I'm qualified to teach the class. People always ask me, "we'll, that's cool, but what are your Other credentials and experiences?" If that's all I had going for me, I wouldn't get any students. The fact that I work great with young people and total novices who have No experience behind a handgun whatsoever wouldn't even matter.
Thank you, Sir! Exactly what I was trying to say. I do think you should go ahead and Get your ticket punched by the NRA for instructor stuff, if only to say "yes, I have met the minimum requirements to be able to speak in front of people."Returningliberty pegged it; it takes more than credentials and/or an NRA ticket-punch to be a good instructor...
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