Defensive Firearms Training of Montana

Defensive Firearms Training of Montana specializes in training the trainers. They conduct NRA Instructor Qualification courses—the pathway to becoming a certified firearms instructor in your discipline.

These aren't just shoot-and-go sessions. Candidates learn:

• •NRA policies and procedures
• •Public speaking fundamentals
• •Training methodology and best practices
• •Use of training teams and instructional aids
• •Course organization and budgeting
• •Lesson plan delivery

• •Role-playing is the core of training. Instructor candidates take turns actually teaching portions of the course to other candidates acting as students. It's hands-on, real-world practice before you step in front of a paying class.

The NRA takes instructor qualifications seriously. Candidates must:

• •Demonstrate solid firearms safety knowledge and shooting skills from prior training/experience
• •Pass pre-course questionnaires and qualification exercises
• •Handle firearms with confidence throughout training
• •Score 90% minimum on final instructor examination
• •Show competency in teaching methodology and learning objectives

NRA Certified Instructors train hundreds of thousands of people annually across the country.

Instructors report genuine satisfaction in teaching foundational knowledge—the safety principles, shooting fundamentals, and proper mindset that lead to a lifetime of responsible firearm ownership. It's not just a credential; it's a role in your community.