LOGO WELCOME Basic Instructor Training BIT Part One

LOGO WELCOME Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Part One Of NRA Instructor Training 6 Hours BIT – INTO 1

LOGO Materials Needed: Trainers Guide Please Organize Trainer’s Guide (Hint: use the Bold titles located in the table of contents to organize the tabs) 1 Use of TC Guide & page. BIT – INTO 2

LOGOInstructor Training Goal To develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ATTITUDE necessary to organize and conduct NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses BIT – INTO 3

LOGO 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 BIT – INTO 4 A

LOGO Instructor Training (Part One) • Lesson III: Training Materials and Training Aids • Lesson IV: Organizing Your Course • Lesson V: Preparing To Teach EXAM & PAPERWORK BIT – INTO 4 B

LOGO Introduction • No Live Ammunition in the Classroom • Instructors • Facilities • Security • “Weapon” • Role Playing BIT – INTO 5

LOGOHow To Introduce A Speaker Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: • 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. BIT – INTO 6 A

LOGOHow To Introduce A Speaker • Demonstrate basic public speaking skills in introducing an instructor candidate to the class. • Describe your appreciation for the background abilities of other class members. BIT – INTO 6 B

LOGO QUESTION What are Learning Objectives? BIT – INTO 7

LOGO ANSWER “Learning Objectives are learner-centered statements which indicate the behavior the student should demonstrate to verify that learning has taken place. ” BIT – INTO 8

LOGO 16 QUESTION • PUT “LEARN BY DOING” INTO PRACTICE. What is Total Participant Involvement? (TPI) BIT – INTO 9

LOGO Trainer’s Guide: How To Teach A Skill • Listening • Lecturing • Asking questions • Explaining • Demonstrating • Conducting practical exercises BIT – INTO 10

LOGO How To Introduce A Speaker O • Read Handout (Trainer’s Guide, Appendix O) • Instructor Candidate Assignments • Introduce another participant • Evaluate the introductions • Conclusions BIT – INTO 11 A

LOGO GROUP WHAT MAKES A GOOD INTRODUCTION? BIT – INTO 17

LOGO GROUP SUBSTANCE STYLE NAME – NRA MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE POSTURE – VOICE FOCUSED - SPECIFIC WHAT WOULD YOUR STUDENT GAIN FROM THE INTRODUCTION? BIT – INTO 18

LOGO How To Introduce A Speaker 5 Minute Preparation 30 Second Introductions BIT – INTO 11 B

LOGO 5 4 3 2 1 5 Minute Preparation

LOGO INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCE EACH OTHER BIT – INTO 11 C

LOGO EVALUATION What was the good about the introductions? What could have made them even better? BIT – INTO 11 C

LOGO 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. BIT – INTO 12 • Submit an application and fee.

LOGO Lesson Summary u. State the goal of the NRA Instructor Training Course. u Describe the basic guidelines for introducing a speaker. u Describe the background of the instructor candidates in this course. u Demonstrate basic public speaking skills in introducing an instructor candidate to the class. u Describe your appreciation for the background abilities of other class members. BIT – INTO 13

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

LOGO LAST SLIDE BIT – INTO 15

LOGO LESSON I The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program BIT – I-1

LOGO The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program Learning Objectives: 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. BIT – I-2 A

LOGO The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program • 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. BIT – I 2 B

LOGO 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) BIT – I 3 A

LOGO Function of Training Total Participant Involvement (TPI) Actively involving participants in the training process. BIT – I 3 B

LOGO Why is Training so important for Shooters & Instructors? BIT – I 4

LOGO 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. BIT – I 5

LOGOEight Fundamental Requirements for training People 31 Trainer’s Guide Preparing and Presenting a Lesson, Eight Fundamental Requirements for Effective Training. 1. Desire 2. Need 3. People Learn By Doing 4. Situation 5. Previous Experience 6. Relaxed 7. Variety 8. Guidance BIT I -6

LOGO NRA 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 basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe handling and proper use of firearms. BIT I -7

LOGO NRA Basic Training Program NRA Courses: These courses are the NATIONAL STANDARD for firearms training. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Rifle Pistol Shotgun Home Firearm Safety Muzzleloading Rifle Muzzleloading Pistol Muzzleloading Shotgun Personal Protection In The Home 9. Personal Protection Outside The Home 10. Metallic Cartridge Reloading 11. Shotgun Shell Reloading 12. Chief Range Safety Officers (trains Range Safety Officers) BIT I -8

LOGO NRA Basic Training Program PISTOL PERSONAL PROTECTION RIFLE SHOTGUN BASIC PISTOL PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME BASIC RIFLE BASIC SHOTGUN MUZZLELOADING PISTOL PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME MUZZLELOADING RIFLE MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN HOME FIREARM SAFETY RANGE SAFETY OFFICER RELOADING RANGE SAFETY OFFICER SHOTGUN SHELL CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER METALLIC CARTRIDGE DISCIPLINE GROUPS PAGE 3 BIT I -8 B

LOGO NRA Instructor Training Program • Goal: Develop Certified Instructors to 1 teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe, proficient, and ethical use of pistols, rifles and shotguns. • Share Your Knowledge brochure back panel 4 • Instructor eligibility requirements • Apprentice instructor (13 - 17 years of age, 85% grade) • Assistant instructor (18 or older, 85% grade) • Certified instructor (21 or older, 90% grade) BIT I -9

LOGO NRA Instructor Training Program 2 -4 • Requirements to become a NRA Trainer: • “Citizens of good repute” • ATF form 4473 1516 • Responsibilities: • NRA Firearms Training Report – nrainstructors. org (See Appendix A) BIT I -10

LOGO NRA Instructor Training Program 9 • National Standard Training Standards • In-person training • Practical exercises • Accomplish all Learning Objectives • Class hours (Estimated minimum) BIT I -11

LOGO NRA Instructor Training Program 11 1517 • NRA Training Updates at nrainstructors. org • Use of title, “NRA Certified Instructor” • Use of NRA Name and Trademarks • Personal qualities • Role and Responsibilities • NRA Trainers Project a Positive Image • NRA Trainers’ Concerns for Student Rights BIT I -12

LOGONRA Trainer’s Ethics Guide • Individual responsibility to review and adhere to the NRA Trainer’s Ethics Guide. • Introduction to NRA Trainer’s Guide • Website nrainstructors. org BIT I -13

LOGO Lesson Summary As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: • 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. BIT I -14

LOGO QUESTION? What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson III: Training Materials and Training Aids BIT I -15

LOGO LAST SLIDE BIT I -16

LOGO LESSON II Using a Training Team BIT II -1

LOGO 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. BIT II -2

LOGO What is a Training Team? BIT II -1

LOGO The Training Team • Plans • Organizes • Promotes • Conducts an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course BIT II -4

LOGO Buzz Group • What is a Buzz Group? 40 Preparing to Teach, Buzz Groups • Assignment Form Groups as assigned List the advantage of using a training team to organize and conduct an NRA basic course. BIT II -5 A

LOGO 40 List the advantage of using a training team to organize and conduct an NRA basic course. 7 Minute Preparation 3 Minute Presentation BIT II -5 B

LOGO 7 Minute Preparation 7 6 BIT II -5 C

LOGO 5 Minute Preparation 5 4 3 2 1 BIT II -5 D

LOGO PRESENTATION List the advantage of using a training team to organize and conduct an NRA basic course. BIT II -5 E

LOGO EVALUATION What was the good about the presentations? What could have made them even better? BIT II -5 F

LOGO Advantages of a Training Team/Support Staff 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 BIT II -6 • Train more students

LOGO 19 Chief Trainer • 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 BIT II -7

LOGO Team Instructors & Support Staff 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 • BIT II -8

LOGO Lesson Summary As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: 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. BIT II -9 •

LOGO Questions What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson III: TRAINING MATERIALS AND TRAINING AIDS. BIT II -10

LOGO LAST SLIDE BIT II -11

LOGO LESSON III: Training Materials and Training Aids BIT III -1

LOGO Training Materials and Training Aids Learning Objectives: 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. BIT III -2

LOGO NRA Training Materials • NRA Trainers Catalog • NRA Trainer’s Guide • Instructor’s Lesson Plan BIT III -3 A

LOGO NRA Training Materials • 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 BIT III -3 B

LOGO NRA Training Materials • • • Instructional wall charts DVDs Student Registration Card Instructor Cap and Jacket Instructor Shirt Instructor Patches and Rockers Instructor Lapel Pin NRA Member Guide NRA Firearm Training Course Report. Online SLIDE III -4

LOGO Policy on NRA Materials 9 TG Policies and Procedures, NRA Training Materials • One Student Packet per student • NRA policy that all indicated materials (except cap, shirt, and rockers) to be used in NRA basic courses BIT III -5

LOGO Ordering Procedures for NRA Materials • Order Online: materials. nrahq. org • Order early (Allow at least 3 -4 weeks) • Restricted Items • Participant Packet (NRA certificate) • Approved by NRA Credentials Section. BIT III -6

LOGO What is a training aid? Anything an instructor can use to help develop positive knowledge, skills or attitude in a student. BIT III -7&8

LOGO USES OF TRAINING AIDS 42 What are some of the uses of Training aids? • Attract attention • Arouse interest • Clarify spoken explanations • Give unity to an idea • Make more learning possible in less time • Aid in retention BIT III -9&10

LOGO CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD TRAINING AID What are the characteristics of a good training aid? 42 • Relates to Subject • Large, bold lettering • Explains ideas, shows • List the main points method or explains a • Sturdy and Portable procedure. • Clearly visible to everyone. BIT III -11&12

LOGO Training Aid Sources • NRA (materials. nrahq. org) • NRA Trainers Catalog • NRA Bookstore • Industry • Firearms manufacturers • Ammunition manufacturers • Instructor’s imagination BIT III -13

LOGO CREATING AND USING TRAINING AIDS • Chalkboards, and Whiteboards 83 • Flip Charts, and Posters K • Flannel Boards and Magnetic Boards • View Graph Slides/Transparencies • Videocassettes /DVDs • Computer Presentations BIT III -14

LOGO Lesson Summary As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: • 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. BIT III -15

LOGO QUESTION? What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson IV Organizing your Course BIT III -16

LOGO LAST SLIDE BIT III -17

LOGO Organizing Your Course BIT LESSON IV BIT IV -1

LOGO Organizing Your Course Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson you should be able to: • List and describe the seven elements of course organization. • Use the elements of course organization to plan a hypothetical NRA Basic course. • Demonstrate the cooperation and team spirit necessary to plan an NRA course together with other instructor candidates. BIT IV -2

LOGO 19 Course Organization Organizing your NRA Training Course 1. Leadership • Chief instructor • Team and Support Staff • Sponsors 2. Course selection 3. Facilities 4. Course participants 5. Equipment and materials 6. Promotion 7. Finances BIT IV -3

LOGO 65 67 73 Course Organization APPENDIX D NRA Firearm Training Course Organization Questions. APPENDIX E NRA TRAINING COURSE PLANNING SHEET & TIME LINE APPENDIX H BUDGET WORKSHEET BIT IV -4 A

LOGO 73 Practical Exercise Assignment • Develop and present a budget for a hypothetical NRA Basic _______ Course to be held at your club for ten students. GIVE COST PER STUDENT. (Appendix H, Budget Worksheet) BIT IV -4 B

LOGO Budget Comparison FIXED COST • • VARIABLE COST REQUIRED ITEMS • FOOD REUSABLE ITEMS • LOCATION • PRINT OUTS WHO WILL PROVIDE WHAT: AMMO – EYE / HEARING PROTECTION BIT IV -4 C

LOGO Practical Exercise REFERENCE MATERIAL 19 TG: Organizing an NRA Training Course 73 H: Budget Worksheet NRA Trainers Catalog WHO IS THE TEAM LEADER? WHO WILL PRESENT? BIT IV -4 C

LOGO 65 67 Practical Exercise YOU HAVE 20 MINUTES PREPARE 3 MINUTE PRESENTATION Assignment • Develop and present a budget for a hypothetical NRA Basic _______ Course to be held at your club for ten students. GIVE COST PER STUDENT. BIT IV -4 D

LOGO 20 19 18 17 16 20 MINUTE CLOCK

LOGO 15 14 13 12 11 15 MINUTE CLOCK

LOGO 10 9 8 7 6 10 MINUTE CLOCK

LOGO 5 4 3 2 1 5 MINUTE CLOCK

LOGO PRESENTATION WHAT DOES YOU CLASS COST PER STUDENT? BIT IV -3 F

LOGO CLASS EVALUATION & FOLLOW UP HOW TO IMPROVE THE NEXT CLASS. SAFETY VIOLATIONS! Easier and Faster Setup and Preparation Streamline Process What worked What could be improved Review Evaluation Sheets

LOGO Lesson Summary As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: • List and describe the seven elements of course organization. • Use the elements of course organization to plan a hypothetical NRA Basic course. • Demonstrate the cooperation and team spirit necessary to plan an NRA course together with other instructor candidates. BIT IV -5

LOGO QUESTION? What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be BIT Lesson V Preparing to Teach BIT IV -6

LOGO LAST SLIDE BIT IV -7

LOGO BIT LESSON V: Preparing to Teach BIT V-1

LOGO Preparing to Teach Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson you should be able to: • Describe the importance of involving multiple senses in the training process. • Name and describe the steps necessary to teach a skill. • Name different teaching principles and teaching methods and give examples of how they are used in an NRA basic course. • Discuss the uses of non-verbal communication in the teaching process. BIT V-2

LOGOTotal Participant Involvement (TPI) What is Training? BIT V-3

LOGOTotal Participant Involvement • Training produces a change in • Knowledge • Skills • Attitude How does Total Participant Involvement produce these changes? BIT V-4

LOGOTotal Participant Involvement Through actively involving students in the training process! BIT V-5

LOGO Involvement of Multiple Senses After we go over Assignment We will ask for Four Volunteers. Someone who has not done a presentation. BIT V-6 A

LOGO Involvement of Multiple Senses 1. Explanation on how to unload firearm, without demonstration. 2. Demonstrate how to unload firearm, without explanation. 3. Explain and demonstrate simultaneously. 4. Explain, demonstrate, and then direct a “student” to perform unloading and then use reinforcement if necessary. BIT V-6 B

LOGO Practical Exercise Assignment: Four volunteers PLEASE! BIT V-6 D

LOGO Practical Exercise 10 minutes to prepare for a 5 minute presentation. BIT V-6 E

LOGO 10 MINUTE CLOCK 10 9 8 7 6

LOGO 5 4 3 2 1 5 MINUTE CLOCK

LOGO Practical Exercise 1. Explanation on how to unload firearm, without demonstration.

LOGO Practical Exercise 2. Demonstrate how to unload firearm, without explanation.

LOGO Practical Exercise 3. Explain and Demonstrate Simultaneously.

LOGO Practical Exercise 4. Explain, demonstrate, and then direct a “student” to perform unloading and then use reinforcement if necessary.

LOGO EVALUATION What was the good about the presentations? What could have made them even better?

LOGO 35 How to Teach a Skill Trainers Guide • Preparation • Explanation • Demonstration • Practice • Teaching others BIT V-7

LOGO Teaching Principles What is a Teaching Principle? “A teaching principle is a fundamental rule of teaching theory. ” BIT V-8&9

LOGO 32 33 Teaching Principles Preparing to Teach, Basic Teaching Principles • Relate the known to the unknown • Progress from the simple to the complex • Some students learn more quickly than others • Break down a skill and teach one part at a time • Basic shooting skills must be learned before they can be applied to a specific activity • Developing skills requires continued opportunities for instruction, practice, and encouragement BIT V-10

LOGO Teaching Methods A Teaching Method is the manner in 37 which teaching is put into practice. Preparing to Teach, Teaching What is a Teaching Method? • Actual Experience (is considered the ideal teaching method, and is the basis of TPI) • Simulation • Demonstration • Exhibit BIT V-11&12

LOGO Using Questions in Training How have questions been used in our Training sessions today? BIT V-13

LOGO Using Questions in Training Questions: Cause people to think • Focus attention • Guide students to • Stimulate discussion solve problems • Arouse curiosity • Evaluate understanding • Keep students on the topic • Review • BIT V-14

LOGO Using Non-verbal Communication in Training • Eye movement • Facial Expression • Body movement • Voice • Dress and appearance • Attitude BIT V-15

LOGO 42 44 Presenting the Lesson Preparing to Teach, Presenting the Lesson • Prepare the presentation • Practice presenting your lesson • Personalize your lesson • Illustrate your lesson’s presentation • Pace yourself • Summarize the lesson presentation BIT V-16

LOGO Evaluating Training Preparing to Teach, Course Evaluation L 91 NRA Trainer’s Self-Assessment Checklist M 93 Training Session Evaluation Form BIT V-17

ON LIN E NRA TRAINERS EXAM/ APPLICATION NO W LOGO Complete Exam Fill out application BIT V-18

LOGO Lesson Summary As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Describe the importance of involving multiple senses in the training process. • Name and describe the steps necessary to teach a skill. • Name different teaching principles and teaching methods and give examples of how they are used in an NRA basic course. • Discuss the uses of non-verbal communication in the teaching process. • BIT V-19

LOGO WINCHESTER/NRA MARKSMANSHIP QUALIFICATION PROGRAM • BASIC PRACTICAL ROCKER: Is given for completing the practical exercise in the NRA Course. (In the Student package. ) • Additional ratings are given for score achieved in a given course of fire. Pro-Marksman to Distinguished Expert.

LOGO BASIC PRATICAL ROCKER • Worksheet and Rocker come as part of your student package. • The Student has to complete the 4 exercises in the Basic Practical Rocker worksheet.

LOGO NRA INSTRUCTOR LOG ON A NRA BASIC FIREARM TRAINING COURSE REPORTING LOG ON: https: //www. nrainstructors. org/ Instructor. Admin/ins. Login. aspx

LOGO LOG ON SCREEN

LOGO LOGIN

LOGO REGISTER NEW COURSE

LOGO INITIAL COURSE SCREEN

LOGO YOUR COURSE LIST

LOGO COURSE INFORMATION

LOGO ADDITIONAL CHECK BOXES

LOGO COURSE LOCATION INFO

LOGO COURSE NOTES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THE NOTES SECTION. WHAT SHOULD YOU ALWAYS ADD?

LOGO STUDENT REGISTRATION You can Add students, Edit student information or Delete a student REGISTER STUDENT MANAGE DELETE You can also EDIT COURSE details.

LOGO ADDING ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTORS

LOGO CHECK BOX AND UPDATE CHECK BOXES AND HIT THE UPDATE BUTTON THEN CLICK ON “REVIEW COURSE REPORT”

LOGO COURSE REPORT TO ADDITIONAL COURSES, YOU MUST BE UP TO DATE ON SUBMITTED COURSES.

LOGO COURSE REPORT Once you verify that all information is correct, click “Submit Report to NRA” The “Submitted Course Reports” list all of the courses you have reported and all the students.

LOGO WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS?

LOGO LAST SLIDE

LOGO REVIEW

LOGO ADDITIONAL Back of Registration card, Use it for • PERMISSION FROM PARENT OR GUARDIAN • OTHER REQUIREMENTS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM WILL BE TIME. • • NO STORIES SHORT BREAKS BE ORGANIZED START ON TIME • • PRE-CLASS POWER POINT HAVE SLIDES TO ASK QUESTIONS YOU CONTROL THE CLASS FOLLOW NRA LESSON PLAN YOU DON’T HAVE TO PASS EVERYONE.