The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is the mandatory foundational course for anyone looking to become an NRA Certified Instructor
NRA INSTRUCTOR - Basic Instructor Training Course is a Training in Fort Collins, CO on November 21, 2026. Booking costs $112, and it runs about 6 hours. It is taught by Stirner Tactical Concepts.
The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is the mandatory foundational course for anyone looking to become an NRA Certified Instructor. This 6-hour course focuses on the essential skills needed to lead a classroom successfully, teaching you the core instructional methods, policies, and procedures common to all NRA training programs. BIT is a foundational prerequisite and does not certify you to teach a specific firearm discipline on its own. It must be paired with a discipline-specific instructor course (such as Pistol, Rifle, or Shotgun). BIT is required before adding your first certification, or within 2 years of adding a new certification.
Available Extras
12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Your Role as an NRA Certified Instructor: responsibilities, conduct, and what BIT does and does not qualify you to teach
NRA Training Program Structure: how the policies, procedures, and course materials fit together across every discipline
The Total Participant Experience: how students learn and how to keep a class engaged from start to finish
Core Teaching Methods: lecture, demonstration, and coaching techniques you will use in any NRA course
Lesson Planning and Classroom Management: preparing materials, setting up the room, and keeping training on schedule
Practice Teaching: deliver a short lesson to the group and receive feedback on your presentation skills

Have more questions? Contact the instructor
Stirner Tactical Concepts
155 N College Ave. Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Testing, Record Keeping, and Reporting: administering exams, documenting results, and submitting paperwork to the NRA
Next Steps After BIT: adding a discipline-specific rating like Pistol, Rifle, or Shotgun within two years
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