APT Firearms Training & Safety

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2011 APT Training Schedule

December 11th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses, NRA Instructors Courses
Dec, 11 2010
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Schedule of Courses

January

    o    January 28/29/30 – NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course*

    February

      o    February 12 – NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

      o    February 19 – NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course

      o    February 26 – NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course/CHL Permit (CHL is non-NRA)

      March

        o    March 12 – NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course

        o    March 25/26/27 – NRA Instructor Personal Protection In The Home Course*

        April

          o    April 8/9/10 – NRA Chief Range Safety Officer*

          o    April 9 – NRA Range Safety Officer Course

          o    April 16 – NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course/CHL Permit (CHL is non-NRA)

          May

            o    May 14 – NRA Basic Shotgun Shell Reloading Course

            o    May 20/21/22 – NRA Instructor Rifle Shooting Course*

            June

              o    June 10/11/12 – NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting Course*

              July

                o    July 8/9/10 – NRA Instructor Personal Protection In The Home Course*

                o    July 28/29/30 – NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course*

                August

                  o    August 12 – NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® Seminars

                  o    August 20 – NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

                  o    August 28 – NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course/CHL Permit (CHL is non-NRA)

                  September

                    o    September 9/10/11 – NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course*

                    o    September 24 – NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course

                    October

                      o    October 2 – NRA Home Firearm Safety Course

                      o    October 14/15 – NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor Course*

                      November

                        o    no classes currently scheduled

                        December

                          o    no classes currently scheduled

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                          * To qualify for any NRA Instructor Course, students must first complete the Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course. BIT will be given on the first day of all Instructor-level courses. If you have taken BIT for prior instructor’s ratings you are not required to take it again, but you are required to bring your 2008 or later Trainer’s Guide to the course.

                          NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Classes may be added or rescheduled depending on interest.

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                          NRA Range Safety Officer Course

                          August 24th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses
                          Aug, 24 2010
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                          Name : NRA Range Safety Officer Course

                          Short Description : Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

                          More Details: This course is nine hours long and is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions. Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, an Instructor Application/Course Evaluation form.

                          Course available on October 2nd, 2010. Check course calendar for details and to sign up.

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                          NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Course

                          August 23rd, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses, NRA Instructors Courses
                          Aug, 23 2010
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                          NRA Chief Range Safety Officers are people who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. This course requires the NRA Range Safety Officer certifications as a prerequisite. The successful completion of this course will allow individuals to educate, train, and certify NRA Range Safety Officers.

                          *This course does not encompass the functions and responsibilities of a Range Officer, who conducts NRA competitive shooting events as defined by Rule 11.5 of the NRA Rule Books.

                          The Range Safety Officer course which Chief Range Safety Officers instruct consists of:
                          • Range Safety Officer’s roles and responsibilities
                          • Range standard operating procedures
                          • Range inspection and range rules
                          • Firearm stoppages and malfunctions
                          • Range Safety Briefings which include emergency procedures

                          This is an Instructor Course and is open to experienced shooters only. The NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Training Course is designed to teach experienced individuals how to teach others to supervise range safety and shooting using the NRA lesson plans and training methods. You may be asked to demonstrate your firearm knowledge and skills during pre-course assessment exercises. Participation in this course does not guarantee certification as an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.

                          Course available on October 2nd and 3rd, 2010.

                          Check course calendar for details and to sign up.

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                          NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course

                          August 8th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses
                          Aug, 08 2010
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                          NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course

                          Short Description : Teaches beginning reloaders the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges.

                          More Details: This course is eight hours in length and is conducted in a classroom. Each student is taught reloading safety; centerfire cartridge components; using the reloading manual and reloading data; equipment; and the metallic cartridge reloading process. Students will receive the NRA Guide to Reloading handbook, the Basic Reloading Student Exam, a course completion certificate, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an Instructor Application/Course Evaluation form.

                          Please email for class dates or to sponsor a class at your location.

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                          NRA Instructor Training

                          June 16th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses, NRA Instructors Courses
                          Jun, 16 2010
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                          We are often asked what the prerequisites are for becoming an NRA Instructor.  Below are the basics.

                          To qualify as an NRA instructor, you must:

                          • Possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training (such as completion of an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course) and/or previous shooting experience.

                          • Successfully complete the appropriate NRA instructor examination.
                               Certified: 90% or higher. *
                               Assistant: 85% or higher. ^
                               Apprentice: 85% or higher +

                          • Satisfactorily complete an NRA Instructor Training Course for the area of specialization you wish to teach (e.g., NRA Basic Shotgun Course), and receive the endorsement of the NRA Training Counselor conducting your training.

                          •Submit your application with appropriate certification fee. Membership in the National Rifle Association is strongly recommended.

                          * Certified Ratings are available to individuals who wish to be fully qualified to conduct basic courses (21 years of age or older).

                          ^ Assistant Ratings are available to individuals who wish to assist certified instructors in order to gain the knowledge and experience needed to become a certified instructor (18 years of age or older).

                          + Apprentice Ratings are available to young people who wish to understudy a certified instructor in preparation for more advanced ratings. The apprentice instructor will be chosen by an NRA Certified Instructor from select individuals. These individuals must be of the emotional maturity necessary to handle such a position. In addition, they must have attended and successfully completed an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course in their chosen area of specialization (13-17 years of age).

                          Click here for our schedule.

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