National Association of Firearm Instructors

The National Association of Firearm Instructors (NAFI) was founded on the belief that the
time of unprofessional firearm instruction is past.
Modern firearms, firearm safety and shooting fundamentals can no longer be safely taught
by just anyone who happens to own a firearm.
(NAFI) is a non-profit organization formed to unite under one standard and with one voice,
firearm instructors throughout the United States. Our objective is to provide support,
guidance and education in dealing with firearm safety and training issues on the local,
state, and national level.
Our current goals are:
- Give the firearm instructor a professional organization to share ideas, get comments
from, and communicate with other instructors.
- Promote shooting in a positive light to the non shooting public through a code of
conduct and guidelines for dealing with students, and the non shooting public.
- Be a knowledge repository and library for all shooting disciplines and make this
knowledge available to all firearm instructors.
- Evaluate new and old techniques of shooting and instruction to debunk myths and
test new theories.
- Let the public at large know that there is a professional organization for Civilian,
Military, Police, Hunter’s Education, 4H, Defensive, and sport shooting instructors that
will uphold standards of conduct for its members and the training they provide.
We are proud to bring the National Association of Firearm Instructors to you and welcome
your support as we continue this monumental undertaking for the future of firearms
instruction.
The National Association of Firearm Instructors is the result of the work of volunteer
Lifetime NRA Members and NRA Firearm Instructors with the help of: (A partial list of the
Founding Council of Advisers are)
Jeff Cooper See attached letter. John Farnham
Sharon Zaffiro See attached letter. Brian Puckett
Louis Awerbuck Ernie Langdon
Andy Stanford
The above individuals are keenly aware of the need for an umbrella organization for
professional firearm instructors to socialize, consult, learn from and share with others in the
field, the knowledge they have acquired during their careers.
Many more professional trainers are being recruited for all shooting disciplines. (Please
contact us if you believe you have the professional experience with Rifles, Handguns or
Shotguns to be on our council.)
Future Goals
"There is no future for firearms if we in the present do not pass
on the knowledge and love we have to the next generation..."
In the future we will be providing instructor training, training materials and firearm classes.
However, we recognize the need for diversity in firearm training and understand that when it
comes to training and/or shooting, one size does not fit all. So, in addition to our own classes,
we will be reviewing, amending, improving, approving, and accrediting courses in firearm
instruction developed by you, the instructor, that fits your student's needs. We also hope to
accredit shooting facilities that incorporate and abide by the Code of Conduct and Common
National Standards
Whether for sport, marksmanship, self defense, concealed carry, or law enforcement, NAFI
wants to ensure the quality of firearm training by allowing professional instructors, who adhere
to our code of conduct and standardized safety rules to use the NAFI name, materials and logo
to designate their status as a top quality firearms trainer.
Instructors, coaches, trainers and anyone interested in the future of shooting and the shooting
sports, of all shooting disciplines and all aspects of firearm related education, are encouraged to
apply for membership and participate in the National Association of Firearm Instructors.