What makes a good Instructor !

[TidalWave]

I have an minor interest in the “psychology” of learning. Of course it takes desire, and a certain minimal level of intelligence on the part of the student.
But here’s what it takes to be a great instructor. I’d only add one thing: ability if the teacher to note the progress of his/her student with respect to comprehension. If a student hits a wall, the instructor will ideally notice it as soon or earlier that the student…

An Official Journal Of The NRA | 5 Signs Of A Good Instructor

For many looking to build proper skills with their firearms, a qualified instructor is the best answer. How can someone determine what qualities to look for in a good instructor? Follow Frank Melloni as he outlines five qualities to look for in a good instructor.

www.americanrifleman.org

 

[Kodiak Cowboy]

Dang good article. I've never taken a shooting course of any kind myself. All my knowledge and skill has been passed on through the teachings of my father and a lot of self teaching as well due to trial and error. Also a bit of Military training. I liked the article though. Everything the author mentioned made total sense! At least to me! Dose that mean I'd be a good student because I comprehended what the author was saying? One can only hope!

 

[Bassbob]

Good article. Maybe just common sense or common knowledge but number 3 is the main thing. Narrow band of expertise. You want to learn to be a marksman ? That’s a different class than Force on Force or Tactical Shotgun 4. The other ones, safety, personality, etc. are or should be a given.

 

[Kodiak Cowboy]

Good article. Maybe just common sense or common knowledge but number 3 is the main thing. Narrow band of expertise. You want to learn to be a marksman ? That’s a different class than Force on Force or Tactical Shotgun 4. The other ones, safety, personality, etc. are or should be a given.

Most definitely Agreed!

 

[Steverino]

Thanks for this article. My current instruction sometimes involves 3 different instructors with expertise in different areas.
While I focus primarily on self-defense with CCW, I also do some rifle and target/competition pistol training.
BTW, the links at the bottom of this article are also very interesting, especially, the zero-distance pistol self-defense by LMS, and, I should add, Sheriff's Tips: Just Hit the Target (focusing on smoothness and efficiency of movement with the draw).
This is the "real-world training" that is invaluable and that's also part of the discussion in the "Will I Make My Gun Jam During a Gunfight" thread.

 

[somorris]

Thanks for the link, TidalWave. I know I am an outlier, but I enjoyed Sheriff Jim’s articles more than the one about instructors. I really like the Sheriff’s down to earth style.

 

[Annihilator]

Real good article, thanks for posting.

 

[HayesGreener]

Perhaps the most important attribute is to have is to understand that the training is about the student, not about the instructor. Unfortunately a few instructors are doing it to feed their own ego rather than to ensure the student grasps the KSA's.

 

[TidalWave]

Perhaps the most important attribute is to have is to understand that the training is about the student, not about the instructor. Unfortunately a few instructors are doing it to feed their own ego rather than to ensure the student grasps the KSA's.

Amen !

 

[Bassbob]

Perhaps the most important attribute is to have is to understand that the training is about the student, not about the instructor. Unfortunately a few instructors are doing it to feed their own ego rather than to ensure the student grasps the KSA's.

Yeah. Those guys can usually be found behind the counter of some gun store with a snazzy name like " Hot shots" or " Shooters" and giving half useless information out and charging suburban first time gun owners $500 for a 5 hour class with laser guns or some such thing.