Armed2Defend

Armed2Defend runs NRA Pistol Instructor certification courses near Columbus, Ohio. If you've been asked by friends to teach concealed carry but didn't have the credentials, this 3-day intensive is where you get certified to do it.

The certification isn't just a rubber stamp. You get:

• •Complete lesson plans for multiple NRA pistol classes
• •PowerPoint presentations ready to teach
• •NRA Basic Pistol course book and student exam materials
• •Detailed instructions on Ohio CCW class requirements and student certificates
• •Ongoing support from Kevin Sadeski, an NRA Certified Training Counselor with 25,000+ students trained

"Rest assured that you have support after the training through Kevin Sadeski who has trained over 25,000 for Ohio concealed carry and over 700 NRA Instructors!"

Each day runs 8 am to around 8 pm:

You practice teaching other instructor candidates. You'll role-play as both instructor and student so you experience both sides of the classroom.

You must pass the pre-course qualification before Day 1 ends. The qualification tests:

• •Load/unload of each pistol action type
• •Malfunction clearing demonstrations
• •Shooting qualification: 16/20 hits within target at 15 feet with a 2-inch group requirement

You get three attempts to qualify. About 20% of candidates fail due to safety issues or lack of skill. Come prepared.

• •Class fee: $425
• •NRA Certification fee: $35 if you're an NRA member, $60 if not
• •Total: $460 ($485 without NRA membership)

You pay the full class fee when registering. Kevin submits your passing report to the NRA within 10 days (typically a few days). Once submitted, you create your NRA instructor login and finalize your credentials—usually within 1-2 days.

• •Pistol: Any caliber (including .22 LR) and any sighting system (red dot, laser, or iron sights). No AR-style pistols.
• •Ammunition: ~200 rounds recommended
• •Range gear: Eye protection with side shields (Armed2Defend can loan range gear if needed)
• •Lunch/snacks: You can't leave class to eat. Bring your own or buy in-class options. Microwave available, no refrigerator.

• •Firearm storage: Keep your unloaded gun (in a closed bag/case) and unloaded magazines locked in your car during classroom time.

• •Earn money teaching. You get paid to instruct classes and help others get licensed to carry.

• •Instructor discounts. Major brands offer NRA instructor discounts:
• •Sig Sauer
• •Ruger
• •Springfield Armory
• •Daniel Defense
• •Crimson Trace
• •And many more

• •Tax advantages. Write off your business's guns, gear, and training as business expenses.

• •Recognition in Ohio. All sheriff offices in Ohio honor NRA credentials for teaching Ohio concealed carry (CCW/CHL) classes. The NRA certification is the gold standard nationwide.

The major pass/fail in this course is your attitude. Kevin trains instructors who will represent the NRA professionally. Come with an open mind and positive attitude—you'll do great. Unsafe gun handling is an automatic fail.

This is instructor-level training, not a beginner's class. If you can't be prepared for the instructor course, you won't be ready to teach after certification. Record yourself handling and shooting beforehand. Identify and fix any safety issues now.

Kevin stays available for follow-up questions: - Where to get completion certificates? - How to promote your courses for free on the NRA site? - What details must go on your certificates?

Many instructors are also earning USCCA Certification to add credentials and expand their course offerings.

• •Classroom: Wagnalls Memorial Library, 122 E Columbus St, Lithopolis, OH 43136
• •Range: Private covered range in Canal Winchester (4 minutes away)
• •Area: Classes typically within 20 minutes of downtown Columbus

Minimum 4 instructor candidates required to hold a class. Typical size is around 10 candidates, though demand can make classes larger or smaller. Larger classes show you a wider variety of instructional styles and teaching techniques.

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• •The bottom line: If you want to teach Ohio concealed carry legally and professionally, the NRA Pistol Instructor certification is the credential that matters. Armed2Defend provides the training, the materials, and the ongoing support to make you an effective instructor from day one.