NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Courses (each day is a separate course, you only need to attend one day)
(Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Course, aka CWP course)
Specific dates are not yet set. Check back for dates or contact us. We may have available dates that are not listed here.
Jacksonville, FL
This is a NRA approved pistol safety and marksmanship orientation course. An NRA course completion certificate will be issued at the end of the course. After the course is completed, the Florida carry license application will be provided and discussed, and Florida statutes will be discussed. Other schools run this course for only the NRA minimum of three hours. Our course length is 6 - 7 hours and begins at 8AM. Preregistration is required. Course size is always very small, usually 4 - 6 students. NRA course materials and FL license application materials will be provided. Classroom is air conditioned. Live fire range is located on site. Unlike some other FL schools, you will be thoroughly trained in safety and marksmanship fundatmentals, will safely handle and load & unload your own firearm (at othe schools, the instructors do this for you) and you will fire at least 1/2 box of ammunition during the 45 minute live fire range training. Other schools only let you fire one or two rounds and you only spend a couple of minutes on the range. We ensure that you feel comfortable and qualified to carry safely and effectively on the street. All NRA course materials are included.
Course fee: $140
Preregistration and a deposit of $60 are required.
June 12, 2010
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation Course
June 26, 2010
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation Course (course is full)
July 24, 2010
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation Course
June 20, 2010
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Contact us for more information on this one day 10 hour class. BIT will not be given but the Trainer's Exam will be administered. Candidates must hold NRA Certified Instructor credentials in any other discipline AND must already be NRA Range Safety Officers. It is highly suggested that, if the candidate has not attended BIT (Basic Instructor Training) within the past two years that he / she attend a review course prior to attending this CRSO course.
Course fee: $265
Preregistration and a deposit of $150 are required.
July 13, 2010
We'll be away at the Glock Armorer's School. Will resume classes upon our return.
July 25, 30-31 & Aug 1st, 2010
NRA Pistol and Home Firearm Safety Instructor Course
Jacksonville, FL
This 25+ hour course will result in recommendation to NRA for the issuance of NRA Instructor credentials in these disciplines. The course consists of the required six hours of NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and the remainng hours will be devoted to Pistol Instructor and Home Firearm Safety Instructor. Once you receive these credentials, you are also eligible under FL Statute 790.06 (2) (h) (7) to conduct your own personal curriculum for the FL Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (a.k.a. FL Concealed Weapon Permit) course. The NRA preassessment exams will be held on the first day, and the course itself will run over the following three days. Preregistration and advance payment for the course are required,. This course is the prerequisite course for the Personal Protection In the Home Instructor course. A Pre-Course Questionaire and a Prequalification must be submitted and passed prior to attending this course. All NRA course materials are included. Pre-Registration and deposit are required to hold a seat in this class.
The NRA Required prequalification exams will be held on Suday, July 25th. The course itself, which includes NRA required Basic Instructor Training (BIT), Pistol Instructor Training, and Home Firearm Safety Instructor training, will be held on July 30 - 31 & Aug 1st. Successful candidates will be recommended for NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and NRA Certified Home Fiearm Safety Instructor credentials. All NRA course materials are included.
Course fee: $465
Deposit: $250
August 2010 (Specific dates to be posted soon)
NRA Rifle Instructor Course
This 20+ hour course will result in recommendation for NRA Instructor credentials in the Rifle discipline. Instructor candidates who already posses certified instructor credentials will not need to attend Basic Instructor Training (BIT) but will be required to have a current copy of the Trainer's Guide and will have to complete the Trainer's Exam. Candidates who do not possess certified instructor credentials must attend BIT in Jacksonville at the Pistol Instructor course. A Pre-Course Questionaire and a Prequalification must be submitted and passed prior to attending this course. All NRA course materials are included. Pre-Registration and deposit are required to hold a seat in this class.
Course fee: $265
BIT fee: $60
August 14 - 15, 2010
See us at the Morocco Shrine Gun Show in Jacksonville. Stop by our tables and chat for awhile. We'll be glad to answer any questions you may have about our courses.
August / September 2010 (Specific dates to be determined)
NRA Shotgun Instructor Course
October 2010
NRA Personal Protection In the Home Instructor Course
This 14+ hour course will result in recommendation to NRA for the issuance of NRA Instructor credentials in the Personal Protection In the Home (PPItH) discipline. Candidates must be NRA Certified Pistol Instructors prior to attending this course. BIT will not be presented but candidates will be required to pass the Trainer's Exam. A Pre-Course Questionaire and a Prequalification must be submitted and passed prior to attending this course. All NRA course materials are included. Pre-Registration and deposit are required to hold a seat in this class.
Course fee: $235
November / December 2010
NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Basic and Instructor Course
If you are interested in scheduling a custom course, or a course during the week, we are available for that. In fact, because there are only 52 weekends in a year (well, less than that when you consider the holidays) it makes sense to try and schedule your course during the week. Contact us if you or your group are interested in a weekday class, private class, or custom class.