nra personal protection outside the home class
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LEVEL I
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part I
This course is part 1 of 2 for NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME LEVEL 1 CLASS - PART I. We will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. This course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.
PREREQUISITES:
This course is for adult individuals who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm as defined by applicable
- Federal law
- State law
- Local law
- Are of good repute
- Possess defensive pistol skills presented in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Course.
- Participants must also understand the basic legal concepts relating to the use of firearms in self-defense, and
- Must know and observe not only general gun safety rules.
- Also those safety principles that are specific to defensive situations.
- Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing:
This class is the prerequisite class to attend our other defensive pistol classes such as
- NRA Personal Protection outside the Home - Level I - Part II
- NRA Personal Protection outside the Home - Level II - Part III
While attending this course students will learn about:
- The importance of carrying and using a pistol responsibly and ethically for personal protection outside the home. I-I
- How the three fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling apply when carrying or using a concealed pistol outside the home. I-I
- How the NRA rules for using or storing a gun apply when carrying or using a concealed pistol outside the home. I-I
- Special safety considerations that must be observed when carrying or using a concealed pistol outside the home. I-I
- Developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection. I-I
- The various techniques for storing a pistol safely outside the home. I-I
- The four levels of awareness and how they apply to concealed carry outside the home. I-I
- The importance of mental preparation and developing the proper mindset for carrying and using a pistol for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter outside the home. II-II
- techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations outside the home. II-II
- The psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack. II-II
- The differences between having a firearm for personal protection in the home and carrying a pistol for personal protection outside the home. II-II
- Students will explain and demonstrate the technique for safely presenting a pistol and reholstering. V-V
- Identifying organizations, associations, clubs and businesses that m help students hone, enhance, and expand personal protection skills. VII
NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME CLASS.
- NRA PPOTH Class - consists of:
- Students pursuing their NRA Personal Protection outside the Home Certificate(s), need to complete:
- NRA PPOTH LEVEL I - PART I & PART II
- with in one 12 month period to receive completion certificate for this class.
- with in one 12 month period to receive completion certificate for this class.
- NRA PPOTH LEVEL II - PART III
- with in one 12 month period to receive completion certificate for this class.
- with in one 12 month period to receive completion certificate for this class.
- NRA PPOTH LEVEL I - PART I & PART II
STUDENTS WILL NEED TO HAVE:
HANDGUN –
- We recommend using a handgun appropriate for self-defense chambered in a minimum caliber of 9mm/.38 caliber.
- We recommend using a full sized pistol (e.g. Glock 17), compact pistol (e.g. Glock 19), or sub-compact pistol (e.g. Glock 26, or 43) chambered in minimum of 9mm/.38 caliber.
- We do not recommend the use of “Pocket Pistols” which are a very small handgun usually in .25, .32, or .380 calibers. Their small size and complexity will greatly increase the difficulty level of learning new techniques and could cause increased frustration on the part of the student..
- No Derringers are allowed
- No single-action revolvers are allowed.
- We do not recommend the use of “Pocket Pistols” which are a very small handgun usually in .25, .32, or .380 calibers. Their small size and complexity will greatly increase the difficulty level of learning new techniques and could cause increased frustration on the part of the student..
- IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS IF YOUR HANDGUN IS ACCEPTABLE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR!
- MAGAZINES – 3 MINIMUM 4 RECOMMENDED
- MAGAZINES OR SPEED LOADERS POUCHES – PREFERRED
- 125 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION NEW FACTORY AMMUNITION ONLY – NO RELOADS.
- 10 ROUNDS OF INERT TRAINING/DUMMY ROUNDS.
- EYE PROTECTION
- HEARING PROTECTION – ELECTRONIC EAR MUFFS RECOMMENDED
- BALL CAP
- OPTIONAL COURSE BOOK NRA GUIDE TO PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
- QUALITY STRONG SIDE HIP HOLSTER.
- WE REQUIRE THAT YOU TRAIN WITH A FIRING SIDE, OUTSIDE THE WAIST BAND, BELT HOLSTER WHICH SECURELY HOLDS THE PISTOL SECURELY AND FULLY COVERS THE TRIGGER.
- If your preferred method of carry is or will be purse, fanny pack, or other position, we can give you advice on those methods of concealed carry during class.
- If your preferred method of carry is or will be purse, fanny pack, or other position, we can give you advice on those methods of concealed carry during class.
- Holsters we recommend for this class:
- Safariland 6377 or 6378 ALS® Holsters
- Safariland 578 GLS™ Pro-Fit Holsters
- BLACKHAWK Omnivore
- Blade-Tech Signature OWB
- RECOMMENDED FORM FITTED:
- KYDEX HOLSTERS
- LEATHER HOLSTERS
- MUST COVER TRIGGER/TRIGGER GUARD.
- HOLSTERS MUST BE RIGID ENOUGH TO REMAIN OPEN WHEN DRAWING AND RE-HOLSTERING.
- HOLSTERS MUST BE WORN ON THE STUDENTS FIRING SIDE, OUTSIDE THE WAISTBAND.
- HOLSTERS MUST ALLOW SHOOTER TO DRAW WITH ONE HAND!
- HOLSTERS MUST ALLOW SHOOTER TO RE-HOLSTER WITH ONE HAND!
- Safariland 6377 or 6378 ALS® Holsters
- HOLSTERS NOT ALLOWED!!!!!
- BLACKHAWK SERPA® HOLSTERS
- HOLSTERS MUST ALLOW SHOOTER TO DRAW AND RE-HOLSTER WITH ONE HAND!
- THIGH HOLSTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS!
- FOBUS HOLSTERS, ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OUR CLASSES DUE TO RETENTION AND FIT ISSUES.
- NYLON UNIVERSAL HOSTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OUR CLASSES DUE TO RETENTION AND FIT ISSUES.
- INSIDE THE WAIST BAND HOLSTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS.
- If you have questions if your holster is acceptable contact the instructor:
- BLACKHAWK SERPA® HOLSTERS
- BELT – QUALITY BELT, DESIGNED TO CARRY A HOLSTER AND FIREARM STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
- CONCEALMENT GARMENT – OPTIONAL NOT REQUIRED BUTTON DOWN SHIRT OR OTHER LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING TO CONCEAL THE PISTOL.
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COST:
- Open Enrollment dates: $134.99 (plus tax)* **
- **Pricing may change at any time, students who sign up and pay for any open enrollment class prior to price changes will receive the class for the price they signed up for.
- ***EFFECTIVE 09/30/2023 DEFENSIVE PISTOL I, II, III, IV and RIFLE/PITOLS CLASSES WILL BE PRICED AT: $134.99+tax
- **Pricing may change at any time, students who sign up and pay for any open enrollment class prior to price changes will receive the class for the price they signed up for.
Private Class Options:
- Private Classes: $200.00(plus tax) per student* ** ***
*Private Class dates are subject to scheduling, approval by the instructor.
**Private Classes - Students may be responsible for additional fees, such as class room & range fees.
***Alternate locations may be possible but subject to approval by the instructor.
CLASS SIZE:
10 - Students Maximum.
CLASS DATES & LOCATION: