Unfortunately pretty much anyone with a pulse (that may be optional) can take the (non law enforcement) NRA instructor class and pass. I roll my eyes when I see someone bragging about the fact they are an "NRA certified instructor".
Frankly it is considerably more difficult to pass a driving test in most states than the NRA instructor test. They need to make the raise the standards considerably, not to mention the prerequisits.
Some guys just think it makes them "somebody" and an "expert".
On a bright note, the NRA LE division did come out with a new instructor school called "tactical shooting instructor". The prerequisits were/are that you had to be an LE instructor in at least 2 other disciplines and the shooting standards were raised a bit. That is a step in the right direction.
Both the LE and non LE instructor certification requirements could stand to be raised considerably.
IV TROOP
Frankly it is considerably more difficult to pass a driving test in most states than the NRA instructor test. They need to make the raise the standards considerably, not to mention the prerequisits.
Some guys just think it makes them "somebody" and an "expert".
On a bright note, the NRA LE division did come out with a new instructor school called "tactical shooting instructor". The prerequisits were/are that you had to be an LE instructor in at least 2 other disciplines and the shooting standards were raised a bit. That is a step in the right direction.
Both the LE and non LE instructor certification requirements could stand to be raised considerably.
IV TROOP