Northwest Arkansas Shooting Academy
Jerad Napier returned to Northwest Arkansas after 12 years in the Air Force and government contracting to combine his passions: teaching, shooting, and community service. His co-instructor Kitrina brings event planning expertise and a detail-oriented approach to curriculum design. Together they buil...
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Jerad Napier returned to Northwest Arkansas after 12 years in the Air Force and government contracting to combine his passions: teaching, shooting, and community service. His co-instructor Kitrina brings event planning expertise and a detail-oriented approach to curriculum design. Together they built Northwest Arkansas Shooting Academy to teach safe, legal firearm use across all skill levels.
NRA Certified Instructor (#252284245) and Arkansas CHCL Instructor (#19-1414)
Beginner courses start with the absolute fundamentals—pistol types, selection, maintenance, ammunition, and marksmanship basics. The Basic Pistol course runs $110 and requires 100 rounds minimum.
Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License courses are their core offering: - Basic CHCL - $70 (45 rounds) - Enhanced CHCL - $70 (60 rounds) - Combo - $100 (60 rounds) - Renewals - $35 (45 rounds)
The Arkansas CHCL is currently recognized in 37 states (but always check applicable laws for your destination)
Advanced courses for experienced shooters include:
| Course | Cost | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Concealed Carry | $200 | 200 |
| Home Defense Strategies | $150 | 150 |
| Defensive Pistol | — | — |
Applied Concealed Carry covers defensive mindset, carry modes, drawing from concealment, moving and shooting, and range drills. Home Defense covers fundamentals, defensive skills, cover vs. concealment, Arkansas self-defense law, and pistol selection for home protection.
Private instruction available for any course—contact for rates and availability.
They focus on three things: teaching accurate, safe shooting; helping people protect themselves and loved ones; and ensuring students understand the legal aspects of self-defense in Arkansas.
Location: Centerton, Arkansas Hours: By appointment only Currently handling family medical issues—check with Insight Firearms Training for referrals in the meantime.