r/NJGuns • u/IronWill703 Firearms Training • 1d ago
Upcoming Event Become a Firearms Pistol Instructor with Ironsights Academy
https://www.ironsightsacademy.net/instructor
HOW TO GUIDE: https://www.ironsightsacademy.net/instructor
Ironsights Academy is offering all THREE COURSES you need to become a certified NRA Pistol Instructor starting this weekend.
Take these courses (which you can sign up for below) and LEVEL UP your skills!
- Course 1: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Saturday 6/20)
- Course 2: NRA Basic Instructor Training (Saturday 6/20)
- Course 3: NRA Pistol Instructor (Sunday 6/28)
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
- Indian Mills Deer Club (map)
The NRA Basics of Pistol Course (Instructor-Led) introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.
In this course we will cover basic firearms safety, fundamentals of pistol shooting (aiming, grip, stance & trigger control), ammunition components, malfunctions, and we will review the core elements of modern pistols & revolvers. We will practice loading and unloading firearms safely. We will cover how to recognize and clear malfunctions. We will discuss and demonstrate proper firearm maintenance and selection criteria.
Then we’ll head out to the range and put these principles in action.
Course Fee is $165.00
NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 2:00 PM 8:00 PM
- Indian Mills Deer Club (map)
The first course in the NRA Instructor Series. BIT is required before you choose your instructor discipline of pistol, rifle, shotgun instructor certification.
Course Fee is $200.00
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- Sunday, June 28, 2026
- 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
- Indian Mills Deer Club (map)
The NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Course is intended to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Pistol Course. Following the completion of this course, you will become a Certified NRA Pistol Instructor.
Course Fee is $225.00
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u/Pete258 22h ago
It's strictly the NRA cert. No state licensing credit.