Show Notes
Episode 178. Forging Freedom: NRA's Training Legacy with John Howard
In this conversation, John Howard, the Director of NRA Education and Training, discusses his extensive background with the NRA, the organization's historical roots in training, and the current state of its educational programs. He highlights the upcoming inaugural Trainer's Symposium aimed at engaging instructors and enhancing training resources. The discussion also touches on future directions for the NRA's training division, emphasizing modernization and alignment of curricula.
Chapters
00:30 NRA Education and Training Overview
07:35 Inaugural Trainer's Symposium
13:06 Modernizing NRA Training Programs
Resources
NRA Training
https://www.nrainstructors.org/
Original Live Recording from NRAAM
https://www.youtube.com/live/FWsO1mHNrYM?si=6oQ0AUvbGMq1VVkF
Takeaways
John Howard has been with the NRA for 25 years.
The NRA was founded to improve marksmanship after the Civil War.
There are currently about 120,000 NRA instructors nationwide.
The inaugural Trainer's Symposium aims to engage instructors more effectively.
The NRA curriculum is recognized by many states for licensing.
Instructors can teach both NRA and non-NRA courses.
The symposium will feature presentations from various industry experts.
NRA training literature is highly regarded for its quality.
Future plans include modernizing training programs and curricula.
The NRA is actively hiring to strengthen its training division.
Keywords
NRA, Education, Training, Firearms, Instructors, Symposium, Marksmanship, Safety, Curriculum, Shooting
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