Do you need to be a Certified firearms instructor

[Big5]

Hello, I been shooting for years . I was asked by a few people to teach them the safety and handling of a firearm and teach them the proper way to shoot as well. They said that they would pay me for their lessons. Do you have to be certified to teach people how to shoot and to learn gun safety? This sounds like a good part time job. Also what is the going hourly rate to teach someone on gun safety.

[JStem1283]

Hello, I been shooting for years . I was asked by a few people to teach them the safety and handling of a firearm and teach them the proper way to shoot as well. They said that they would pay me for their lessons. Do you have to be certified to teach people how to shoot and to learn gun safety? This sounds like a good part time job. Also what is the going hourly rate to teach someone on gun safety.

Now I dont know all the rules and laws etc. That said, if it wasnt a good friend, I wouldn't touch that with a 10 foot pole. You accept money for services, you would be liable for anything that may go wrong at any point.

[corey4]

maybe have them supply you with ammo as a "thank you for your time" gift instead of money?

if they are good friends, or a friend of a friend that you know then how about they supply all ammo and range fees and 2 boxes of ammo if you are looking to capitalize a little bit.

i wouldn't go advertising it and telling everyone to spread the word. if that is how you want to do it, get some credentials.

when people ask me to teach them (i know them pretty well first of all) i tell them to bring ammo and that is it.

[Big5]

Most of the people that asked me are friend of a friend. I will tell them I will teach them how to shoot as long as they supply ammo and pay for range time.

Thank you

[Shisno]

I've always told them I'll supply the guns if they supply their own ammo and leave it at that.

[dp2002]

Big5,

I agree with QuackXP when it comes to teaching for compensation (none friends and sometimes close friends in today's world). In the firearm world, I would say you should have certification(s) and liability insurance. A true CMA move, if you understand my meaning.

For pricing info, check out this out-of-state LGS. http://gandlacademy.com/

[n1fhpa]

If the people are your friends, I would provide limited help as a courtesy. If they want professional instruction refer them to the NRA classes. If you want to do that as a job, then you should get certified before any teaching. IMHO

[QuackXP]

I'm just spitballing here. But you really need insurance if your going to take money for your teaching, im betting anyone willing to insure you for this requires some kind of instructor cert.

I have looked into getting NRA certified and from a little research I did. NRA has policies you can buy for instructors.

I would not take any cash for teaching unless I was certified and insured.

I have considered it as I am very pro training for safety and marksmanship. But right now I don't have the time to make it cost effective. I could probiably get certified without to much trouble but I dont think I have the time to teach enough to even break even.

I offer free advice to close friends and family. Ill let them shoot a bit of my own ammo as well. If its an acquaintance or a friend of a friend they supply the ammo. Everyone pays their own range fees if any.

Insurance for NRA instructors is between $150 and $300 a year depending on coverage amounts.

http://www.locktonrisk.com/nrains/instructors.htm