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NRA Defensive Pistol Class
This course is conducted as a NRA Defensive Pistol Class. This course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. As a result of participating in this course, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection, clearing common stoppages, use of pocket pistols, and more. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the NRA Defensive Pistol certificate. This course is only conducted by NRA Certified Advanced Pistol Instructors.
The required prerequisite for students to attend this course is:
- Possess a valid Permit to Carry Concealed from:
This class is the prerequisite class to attend our other defensive firearms classes:
While attending this course students will learn about:
- Firearms & Use of Force
- NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm.
- Basic principles of concealment.
- The difference between cover and concealment.
- Drawing from the holster & Re-holstering.
- Levels of mental awareness
- Developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection.
- Immediate action drills to clear common stoppages.
- Reloading under stress.
- Move off the line of attack and shoot.
- Live fire training –using a flash sight picture
- And more….
NRA Defensive Pistol certificate of Completion is awarded to students who successfully complete this class.
Successful NRA DEFENSIVE PISTOL students:
- Have the option to complete:
- This evaluation meets the prerequisite training requirements to attend our:
- 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.
- NRA PPOTH LEVEL II - PART III
- with in one 12 month period to receive completion certificate for this class.
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.
- IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS IF YOUR HANDGUN IS ACCEPTABLE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR!
- MAGAZINES – 3 MINIMUM 4 RECOMMENDED
- MAGAZINES OR SPEED LOADERS POUCHES – PREFERRED
- 150 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
HOLSTER:
- HOLSTERS NOT ALLOWED!!!!!
- BLACKHAWK SERPA® HOLSTERS
- 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.
- 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.
COST:
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:
COURSE LENGTH:
5 to 6 Hours