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NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Question 1
What are the three NRA Fundamental Gun Safety Rules?
A. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction; always keep your finger off the
trigger until ready to shoot; always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
B. Always wear eye protection; always wear ear protection; always use the
correct ammunition
C. Always keep the gun locked; always keep ammunition separate; always tell an
adult
D. Always point downrange; always keep the safety on; always clean your firearm
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NRA's three fundamental gun safety rules are: 1) Always keep the
gun pointed in a safe direction, 2) Always keep your finger off the trigger until
ready to shoot, and 3) Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. These
rules form the foundation of all NRA firearms training .
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Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course?
A. To teach advanced shooting techniques
B. To teach NRA policies, procedures, and effective teaching methods
C. To certify Range Safety Officers
D. To qualify instructors in all shooting disciplines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course is the initial step in
developing NRA Certified Instructors. It teaches NRA policies and procedures as
well as effective teaching methods for training students. BIT is a prerequisite for
all discipline-specific instructor courses .
Question 3
Which of the following is a prerequisite for certification as an NRA instructor?
A. Prior military service
B. Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills
C. A college degree in education
D. Membership in a shooting club
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a
prerequisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Prior to the instructor training,
candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm
background in pre-course assessment exercises .
Question 4
How long is the BIT certification valid for instructors seeking additional NRA
Instructor ratings?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Five years
D. Lifetime
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You must take BIT with your first NRA Instructor rating. It is only
required to be taken one time if additional NRA Instructor courses are taken
within a two-year period. If additional ratings are sought after two years, BIT must
be repeated to stay current with program updates .
NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Question 1
What are the three NRA Fundamental Gun Safety Rules?
A. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction; always keep your finger off the
trigger until ready to shoot; always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
B. Always wear eye protection; always wear ear protection; always use the
correct ammunition
C. Always keep the gun locked; always keep ammunition separate; always tell an
adult
D. Always point downrange; always keep the safety on; always clean your firearm
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NRA's three fundamental gun safety rules are: 1) Always keep the
gun pointed in a safe direction, 2) Always keep your finger off the trigger until
ready to shoot, and 3) Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. These
rules form the foundation of all NRA firearms training .
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Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course?
A. To teach advanced shooting techniques
B. To teach NRA policies, procedures, and effective teaching methods
C. To certify Range Safety Officers
D. To qualify instructors in all shooting disciplines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course is the initial step in
developing NRA Certified Instructors. It teaches NRA policies and procedures as
well as effective teaching methods for training students. BIT is a prerequisite for
all discipline-specific instructor courses .
Question 3
Which of the following is a prerequisite for certification as an NRA instructor?
A. Prior military service
B. Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills
C. A college degree in education
D. Membership in a shooting club
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a
prerequisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Prior to the instructor training,
candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm
background in pre-course assessment exercises .
Question 4
How long is the BIT certification valid for instructors seeking additional NRA
Instructor ratings?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Five years
D. Lifetime
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You must take BIT with your first NRA Instructor rating. It is only
required to be taken one time if additional NRA Instructor courses are taken
within a two-year period. If additional ratings are sought after two years, BIT must
be repeated to stay current with program updates .
