NRA Defensive Pistol Course
This is NOT a home grown course, but an advanced level self-defense course authored by, and conducted in accordance with, a national organization, the NRA. We don’t ‘pop smoke’ or hose you down with a Super Soaker or a garden hose to induce stress, as some home grown ‘Beyond Concealed Carry’ classes do. This course is taught is a safe manner with an NRA Certified RSO present.
Short Description: Teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence.
More Details: The NRA Defensive Pistol Course focuses on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course is 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
- Shooting under stress
- Clearing common stoppages
- Move off the line of attack and shoot
- Use of pocket pistols, and more
Prerequisites: NRA Basic Pistol Course
Call me and let’s discuss your needs. This is an advanced course, and will only be taught to advanced students. (Recommend, but not required, that you have completed Personal Protection in the Home Course prior to this course.) Students will receive the NRA Defensive Pistol Handbook, and a course completion certificate.
- Course price: $125.00
- To register now, make a non-refundable deposit to hold seat: $50.00
- Class size limited to 2 students
Bring to Class: Pistol you intend to use – minimum 9mm or .38 special; 200 rounds of ammunition; pocket pistol if available; 2 spare magazines; strong side hip holster with retention (must cover trigger / trigger guard); quality belt designed to carry pistol and loaded magazines; concealed carry clothing; hearing and eye protection.
To become a NRA Certified Instructor for this class, you need to take the PPITH / PPOTH Series Instructor Class.
Currently, there is no other path to becoming a Defensive Pistol Instructor. PPITH / PPOTH Instructors only are authorized to teach this course.
SIGN UP: If you want to take this class, call me at 1-270-893-5808, or email using the email button below the ‘UPCOMING EVENTS’ box. I will arrange a class to suit your schedule.
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