This course spans two days, includes NRA Basic Instructor Training, (BIT) and the NRA Rifle Instructor Course itself.

Day 1 (08/17/2024): 8 hours of Basic Instructor Training – 8:30AM-5:30PM
Day 2 (08/18/2024): 8 hours of Rifle Instructor Training – 9:00AM-6:00PM

Team teaching of NRA Basic Rifle class by the instructor candidates. You will be provided with training guides in the BIT course for these two days of training. We will work in the class room and on the range so bring your range gear. Firearms will be provided.

Pre-requisites for this class:

The Instructor Candidate must complete the NRA Basic Rifle class as a student with a minimum score of 90% on the written exam. The copy of the Basic Rifle Certificate of completion will be required on Day 1 of the Rifle Instructor Course. This course is taught at GAT Guns approximately every 60 days.
The Instructor Candidate (IC) will be required to shoot on the morning of Day 1 on the rifle range, shooting 10 rounds each from three positions (free arm standing, bench and sitting) for a total of 30 rounds. The IC must put 24 of the 30 rounds inside a 4 ½” group at 75 ft. A new target is provided for each position. A .22 rifle is recommended. Arrangements can be made with the instructor to use a class rifle if the IC does not have a suitable firearm.
The tuition for the BIT and Rifle instructor class is $325.00 paid to GAT GUNS which includes books, range time, targets and holders. To register, go to the Class Registration page and click on the icon for the class. At the bottom of the next page, click on Register. Fill in the registration form and pay by Credit Card. (Note – registering on the NRA website does not register for the class at GAT GUNS)

You should bring a rifle (.22 recommended) with 60 rounds of ammunition for the pre-qualification exercise on the morning of the BIT course. You should also bring a 3″ D Ring heavy duty binder for the three training guides that are provided in the course. We will break for a 30 min lunch at midday on both days. The course is taught by Lynn Garnand, an experienced NRA Training Counselor and NRA Certified Instructor who has taught NRA Basic Rifle in a variety of venues to a broad spectrum of students.

You will be responsible for the $35-$60 2 year NRA credential application fees. Actual cost is dependent on NRA membership ($30 for Members, $50 for non-members). After registering for this course with us, you must contact the instructor, Lynn Garnand, at (847) 767-2275 or info@safesidellc.com for details.

The tuition for the BIT and Rifle instructor class is $300.00 paid to GAT GUNS which includes books, range time, targets and holders. To register, go to the Class Registration page and click on the icon for the class. At the bottom of the next page, click on Register. Fill in the registration form and pay by Credit Card. (Note – registering on the NRA website does not register for the class at GAT GUNS)

You will be responsible for the $35-60 2 year NRA credential application fees. Actual cost is dependent on any existing credentials you have. After registering for this course with us, you must contact the instructor, Lynn Garnand, at (847) 767-2275 or info@safesidellc.com for details.

16 Hours, $300

Lynn is an NRA Training Counselor and NRA Certified instructor in Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety, Metallic Reloading, Shot Shell Reloading, Chief Range Safety Officer, Range Safety Officer and Refuse to Be a Victim. As an NRA Training Counselor, Lynn conducts instructor courses to certify new NRA Certified Instructors.  Lynn participates in competitive rifle and pistol events and is a specialist in ammunition manufacturing and ballistics.

Lynn co authored the GAT Guns CCW courses and has extensive legal knowledge gained from his prior experience working the local, county and state police in the hiring, testing and officer advocacy role.  His military experience includes a number of technical roles and leadership roles in both manned and unmanned aircraft.   Lynn is frequently found teaching one of the two 8 hour IL CCW courses and soon to be introduced renewal courses at Gat Guns.

Lynn conducts both student and instructor level courses at GAT Guns including Basic Rifle Basic Pistol and Range Safety Officer. Lynn co-authored the Long-Range Rifle course taught at GAT Guns and works with a number of competitive shooters to make custom ammunition for their long-range needs.

His approach to teaching is rooted in his own learning experiences across a number of diverse disciplines. Lynn makes his courses relevant to the student by including material and teaching in a way that he would have wanted to be introduced to the subject.  Whether it’s a pistol grip, a rifle position , a shooting strategy or a legal issue in the defensive firearm world, Lynn relates ideas of fundamental understanding to the unknown in an enjoyable and memorable way.