Episode 178. Forging Freedom: NRA's Training Legacy with John Howard

Show NotesEpisode 178. Forging Freedom: NRA's Training Legacy with John HowardIn this conversation, John Howard, the Director of NRA Education and Training, discusses his extensive background with the NRA, the organization's historical roots in training, and the current state of its educational programs. He highlights the upcoming inaugural Trainer's Symposium aimed at engaging instructors and enhancing training resources. The discussion also touches on future directions for the NRA's training division, emphasizing modernization and alignment of curricula.Chapters00:30 NRA Education and Training Overview07:35 Inaugural Trainer's Symposium13:06 Modernizing NRA Training ProgramsResourcesNRA Traininghttps://www.nrainstructors.org/Original Live Recording from NRAAMhttps://www.youtube.com/live/FWsO1mHNrYM?si=6oQ0AUvbGMq1VVkFTakeawaysJohn Howard has been with the NRA for 25 years.The NRA was founded to improve marksmanship after the Civil War.There are currently about 120,000 NRA instructors nationwide.The inaugural Trainer's Symposium aims to engage instructors more effectively.The NRA curriculum is recognized by many states for licensing.Instructors can teach both NRA and non-NRA courses.The symposium will feature presentations from various industry experts.NRA training literature is highly regarded for its quality.Future plans include modernizing training programs and curricula.The NRA is actively hiring to strengthen its training division.KeywordsNRA, Education, Training, Firearms, Instructors, Symposium, Marksmanship, Safety, Curriculum, ShootingDISCLAIMER:  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.