How Do I Become a Firearms Instructor? - Austin Answers

Welcome back Concealed Coalition! In this video, our National Training Director Austin Davis addresses a common and important question: How to become a firearms instructor.
Whether you’re interested in teaching friends and family or pursuing it as a profession, Austin is here to share valuable insights to help you on your path.
1. Teaching Safety First: As a firearms instructor, your main goal is to ensure that your students are safe shooters. Becoming a master of the four firearm safety rules is the foundation of this path.
2. The Certified Firearms Instructor Route: If you’re interested in a more formalized approach, becoming a certified firearms instructor is a great choice. By instructing, you become a better and safer student. There are various programs available, including Concealed Coalition’s instructor program.
3. Instructor First, Firearm Second: Understanding adult learning, the human brain, and different types of memory is crucial. This knowledge helps you impart information effectively to your students.
4. Becoming a Professional Firearms Instructor: For those who want to turn this into a profession, safety remains paramount. However, professionalism is equally vital. Operating it as a business requires a different level of commitment.
5. Seek a Mentor: To excel in the professional firearms instructor field, finding mentors who can guide and nurture your growth in the industry is recommended. Learn from their expertise and experience.
Whether you’re sharing your knowledge casually, expanding your understanding, or pursuing it as a full-time profession, always remember that safety and knowledge are the pillars. This video provides a comprehensive guide to help you become a better, safer shooter and instructor.
Keep the questions coming to make the community safer and more effective. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more valuable insights on firearms instruction and safety, and as always, be a guardian always and a warrior when needed.

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I've been doing this since 78. I went to the NRA class with a couple buddies in the Sportsman club. We do firearms safety and shooting and the hunters safety course. We don't charge but make it up with new memberships. The Hunters course is through the PA Game Commission. I do it because l love getting people started the right way. When I see a kid that passed their hunters ed. and that smile they have on their face is priceless. We are getting aged because last year we had a couple grandkids of some of our first classes. It's all for the love of the sport.