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SCOPE OF CLASS FOR Basics of Pistol B.I.T and Instructor

There's much to see here. So, take your time, go to each section of this page and do the required tasks for the instructor portion of the class. The First day is designed for you to participate as a student and to watch how the Basic PPITH class is taught.  

COMPLETE TASKS BEFORE CLASS

SIGN WAIVER BEFORE CLASS

SIGN WAIVER BEFORE CLASS

SIGN WAIVER BEFORE CLASS

Click link and Sign AFI waiver before every class with AFI. As an Instructor you will also need to create a Waiver like this for your classes. 

Ask us what we use to create a link to the waiver and it automatically saves it to your customer profile in our database. 




CLICK TO SIGN WAIVER

NRA PORTAL - DOCUMENT

SIGN WAIVER BEFORE CLASS

SIGN WAIVER BEFORE CLASS

This is where you will come to login and pay your dues to obtain your accredited certificate from the NRA after class.  See below about having an NRA membership and how will save you $$ on your cert. due. 

You will come here for all your instructor info.

Here is the Instruction guide for the Portal.  NRA Instructors 

NRA Instructor Portal

NRA membership

sign up for an NRA membership - See why it helps to have a membership....

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Sign up as a member of the NRA and that #NUMBER becomes your instructor #NUMBER and you will get a discount on your certifications that you have to pay for after the class. 

There is an adjustment to the NRA Trainer Credential Fee Structure. As of February 1, 2026 the updated fee structure below is in effect.

Click here to sign up for an NRA membership

Credentialing fees
Members: $40
Non-Member: $175

Additional Rating Activation fee
Member: $20
Non-Member: $40

The current instructor renewal rates have remained static since 2019 despite increases in operational costs. This adjustment will allow us to continue delivering high-quality training programs and maintaining the Basic Firearms Training Program with a focus on:

  • Continued investment in digital systems, including upgrades to the instructor portal.
  • Expanded development of new courses, to be announced soon.
  • Expanded instructor resources, curriculum development, and program support.

Additionally, this new fee structure establishes parity between members and nonmembers; previously, members were paying more between their membership dues and credential fees than nonmembers.

If you just renewed your membership please wait 24-48 hours to ensure membership and instructor credentials sync up and so you are invoiced correctly.

NRA Membership - click for Discount rate

Click LOGO above to get discount rate on your membership for the NRA

About Us

jEFF SMITH - ARIZONA FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS - and - rICH mARSHALL - mARSHALL sAFE tRAINING

We provide the most qualitied, experienced Training Counselors in Arizona!  You will be Trained by the best.  Both are Veterans and have a list of Certifications.  They have both trained combined thousands of students. 

Heather Smith - operations

Heather operates Arizona Firearms Instructors behind the Scenes.

Text Heather with questions 

She will send you the link to the scope of the class and follow up for payments.  She's very busy and she'll respond within the same day. 

602-727-2671

DISCLAIMER FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION

 *Disclaimer: There are no options for refunds - we pay for range, targets, books, classroom and we hold your seat till class time. If there is a drastic emergency then please text us immediately that you are unable to attend and we will put you in the next class. If you are running late then text us. Please save our numbers in your phone listed below.

**MUST READ.... The NRA requires that the Training Counselor evaluates your performance. You must pass written test, teach backs, and shooting qual. in order to be certified. If you don't pass then you will need to attend the next class and repeat the class.

There is no cost to attend the class - we only require you pay the $35 range fee for retake of a qual.


REQUIRED FOR INSTRUCTOR CLASS

Bring Computer to the Instructor Class
Click - Download to your Computer - PPITH Powerpoint - REQUIRED to have in ClassClick - Download - Print PPITH Range CardsAZDPS SECURITY GUARD INSTRUCTOR APP AZDPS SECURITY GUARD FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR APP

CLASS INFORMATION

What to bring to class - basic & instructor

  • PLEASE BRING YOUR UNLOADED Handgun -Firearm CASED - NO holsters, NO Ammo in MAGAZINES / SPEEDLOADERS, AND NO boxed AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM.
  • Paper to take notes 
  • 200-300 rounds of ammunition  NO reloads, factory new only (basic practice ammunition, for example 115 grain FMJ, 9mm Luger for your 9mm pistol)
  • Gun case (NO holster)
  • 2 magazines or speed loaders (minimum)
  • Eye and ear protection (preferably with amplification, but not required)
  • Baseball cap (optional)
  • Knee pads (optional)

INSTRUCTOR CLASS - STUDENTS MUST BRING YOUR BASIC PPITH HANDBOOK

INSTRUCTORS - WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE RANGE:

YOU WILL BE TEACHING LESSON II:

  • Defensive Shooting, Flash Sight Picture, Accelerated Shots
  • Range Session with live fire and firing from positions and cover / concealment

WE WILL TRANSITION FROM THE RANGE TO THE CLASSROOM @ BASF.

Firearms Instructors

  • Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation
  • Selecting a Pistol for Home Defense
  • Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
  • Course Review and Examination


 

YOU WILL SHOOT THE INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION

PPITH_ Instructor Pre Course Qualificaton.pdf - Google Drive


TIME AND LOCATION OF CLASS

BASIC PPITH event times

TIME: 8AM TO 6:30PM

Lunch will be (1) hour and after range time.  There are places to eat 15 min. from Range. 

Meet at Classroom - Try to arrive by 7:45am. 

ppith instructor event times

TIME: 8AM TO 6:30PM

Lunch will be (1) hour and after range time.  There are places to eat 15 min. from Range. 

Meet at Classroom - Try to arrive by 7:45am.

Drinks are available

Wear Comfortable clothing. 

Ben Avery Range Location

Arizona Firearms Instructors LLC

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, West Black Canyon Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Jeff Smith 603-727-2425

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