NOTE; The regular price on this course reflects the use of our firearms and ammunition. If you are going to use your own, please contact Ted Lidie (530-999-1822 text) for a $50 off promo code.

NOTE: You must have taken the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course to attend this course. (We are teaching it on Saturday 6/19/21, but not included in this registration. We are offering a $500 all-inclusive registration for the entire weekend on this website.

NOTE: The NRA Basic Instructor Training will be taught on 6/18/21. All Instructors who are new,  adding a discipline must complete BIT within 24 months of attending the instructor course.

Welcome to Northern Firearms Instruction. We are serious about teaching EXCELLENT NRA INSTRUCTORS! This course will be a challenging experience,  You will be expected to communicate and collaborate electronically, present concepts professionally, and represent the NRA with an excellence that is worthy of the name.

Instructor Candidates will be training with the NFI Chief Instructor, Retired US Army Command Sergeant  Major  Retired Ted Lidie. Ted’s experience includes NRA Multi-Disciplined Training Counselor, US Army Light Weapons Instructor, GLOCK Certified Armorer, and Instructor Development Course Graduate, USCCA Instructor, California DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor, and approved CCW Instructor in 35 counties in the State of California. Ted has 35 years of firearms training experience.

YOU WILL NOT NEED ANY AMMO OR PISTOLS FOR THIS COURSE. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A MARKSMANSHIP REQUIREMENT –SO WE DO RECOMMEND YOUR OWN PISTOL IF IT MAKES YOU MORE COMFORTABLE.  If you want to use your own pistol you can use our ammo.22LR only.  Our pistols will be zeroed correctly before the course. We will use 22LR pistols to complete this course.

The course will be taught at the Yolo Sportsman’s Association 24189 Aviation Ave, Davis, Ca 95616

NOTE: The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course is taught on 6/19/21 if needed to qualify to be an NRA Pistol Instructor.  This can be registered together at a discount on this website, or separately if needed.

This is a two-day experience that includes:

6/18/21  9:00 AM-5:00 PM NRA Basic Instructor Training. Bring something to write with and an entire packing list for the weekend.

6/20/21 9:00 Am-5:00 PM. NRA Pistol Instructor Course.

This is a shooting course and therefore on 6/20, we will have extensive range training. You will be required to shoot a 9-inch circle at 15 yards 16/20 times to qualify as an NRA Instructor!

Another very important part of this course is your presentation to the class. We will be using the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting curriculum as our presentation subject. You will be taught to become comfortable in speaking in front of others, as well as how to become an expert in the subject matter.

Daily Packing List.

Computer or Pad with shared presentations.

Notebook and Pen

Lunch–we will be taking a break and there are nearby facilities.

Pistol Cleaning Kit

Eye and Ear Protection

Closed-toes shoes.

Daily Dress: Professional instructors look professional. Jeans, shorts,  or tac pants and a collared shirt are the standard in our industry.  NFI is the leader in instructor professionalism and your daily dress is expected to meet this standard. If you have any questions navigate to the photos on our website, and take a look.

Questions: Contact Ted Lidie at 530-999-1822 Call or text.

ted@usgunpro.com