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 1st day is all classroom at American Defense Solutions in Phoenix. The Second Day is for you to now to teach back what you learned and for the Training counselors to evaluate your Skills, Knowledge, and Attitude. You will be taking a written test, you will be evaluated on presentation and knowledge of information, and you will be evaluated on your own shooting ability. The most important part to remember is you are going to be transferring information to new students one day - watch intently how Jeff and Rich Present the information and how well you receive it - it will make such a difference in your success as an instructor to provide the information in a way that others will learn from easily. We're excited to be part of your journey and helping you to make a difference with training our community to be safe and know how to defend themselves with a tool that can make such a positive difference.
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.
Please text us with questions. You will need to bring your laptop to see the Powerpoints and the documents that we list for you to download. There are some docs that you will need to print and bring to the class. This is important to do so you have a way to make notes and highlight. The first day is in the classroom all day. The second day is at ben avery and there will be some classroom and some range time. Bring your laptop both days with your charging plug.
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.
LOCATION: Ben Avery
TIME: 8AM TO 6:30PM
We will be in the classroom all day (NO Range time)
Lunch will be (1) hour and after range time. There are places to eat 15 min. from classs
Meet at Classroom - Try to arrive by 7:45am.
LOCATION: SMALL BORE BUILDING AT BEN AVERY * see map below - it's the first building on your right as entering into Ben Avery
TIME: 8AM TO 6:30PM
Lunch will be (1) hour and after range time. There are places to eat 15 min. from Range.
All days start at 8:00am, arrive at least 15 minutes early - If you have any questions or concerns, OR you are running late please let us know as soon as possible. Texting is best, Text Heather because Jeff may not have service out at the range.
Jeff Smith NRA Training Counselor 602-727-2425
Heather Smith Director of Operations 602-727-2671
We will have a cooler with ice cold water and drinks
We offer a Carbine Skills and Drills program that is on the first Wednesday of every month at 5pm to 7pm - Jeff Smith will not be offering training but this is your chance to go thru drills setup by Jeff smith and you can run thru them with other individuals and build off of what you can learn from others.

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This is where you will come to login and pay your dues to obtain your accredited certificate from the NRA AFTER class.
You will come here for all your instructor info.
Here is the Instruction guide for the Portal. NRA Instructors
INSTRUCTORS - WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE RANGE:
YOU WILL BE TEACHING LESSON III:
• Firearms Safety Rules
• Firearms nomenclature
• Ammunition Fundamentals
• Practice Safe Gun Handling, Loading & Unloading
• Fundamentals of Marksmanship and Shooting Positions
• Revolver and Semi – Automatic Pistol Practice
• Benchrest and Isosceles Shooting Positions
• At the Range
• Live Fire Practice, Benchrest and Isosceles Position
• Live Fire Qualification, Two Handed Isosceles Position
• Written Examination
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, West Black Canyon Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Jeff Smith 603-727-2425


Arizona Firearms Instructors LLC
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