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.
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.
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
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:
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.

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 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: 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.
INSTRUCTORS - WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE RANGE:
YOU WILL BE TEACHING LESSON II:
WE WILL TRANSITION FROM THE RANGE TO THE CLASSROOM @ BASF.
Firearms Instructors
YOU WILL SHOOT THE INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION
PPITH_ Instructor Pre Course Qualificaton.pdf - Google Drive
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.
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.
Wear Comfortable clothing.
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, West Black Canyon Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Jeff Smith 603-727-2425


Arizona Firearms Instructors LLC
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