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Personal Protection Outside The Home
Basic Course
Overview:
The NRA's Personal Protection Outside the Home Basic Course is an intermediate-level
shooting course on how to use a firearm for self-defense and requires students to have
already mastered safe gun handling and basic marksmanship skills prior to attending the
course.
In this intensive course, you will learn and practice many diverse shooting skills in order to
respond quickly and appropriately to the broad range of threats you may encounter
outside your home.
The course covers the legal ramifications of concealed carry, including who can legally
carry a pistol, when concealed carry is and is not permitted, the legal and ethical
ramifications when responding to a life-threatening encounter using a concealed pistol,
and the legal, moral, emotional, and social aftermath of the use of deadly force outside
the home.
This course is one full 9-hour day.
The practical shooting exercises are conducted at an outdoor range. Please dress
appropriately. Eye and ear protection is required. We recommend a high-necked shirt.
Hot brass can blister. Flip-flops, sandals, and bare feet will not be allowed. You must
wear full-coverage shoes such as tennis shoes.
If you are pregnant or nursing, we will require a written doctor's authorization allowing
you to shoot and handle ammunition.
Prerequisite:
Attended the CCDW Training Course From Aimwell Academy LLC
OR
Successfully completed the NRA Basic Personal Protection Inside the Home Course
OR
Pass a Pre-Course Evaluation given by the instructor before taking this class
The Pre-Course Evaluation covers the following:
- Successfully pass the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In the Home Course Basic
Student Examination with a score of 88% or higher. This is a closed-book exam. - State & demonstrate the three fundamental NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling
- Demonstrate the proper loading, cocking, uncocking, and unloading procedures with a
revolver and semi-automatic pistol and dummy cartridges, including the pistol you will
use during the course - Demonstrate the ability to shoot two 5-shot groups nine inches or smaller in the
middle of a target from a two-handed standing position at a distance of 21 feet, using
the pistol you will use during the course.
Failure to successfully complete the Pre-Course Assessment will result in the forfeiture of
your deposit due to the time involved for the NRA Certified
Instructor to conduct the assessment test.
Lessons include:
- Introduction to Concealed Carry Safety and the Defensive Mindset
- Introduction to Self-Defense and Concealed Carry
- Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry and Self-Defense
- Carry Modes and Concealment
- Presenting the Pistol from Concealment
- Presentation, Position, and Movement
- Special Shooting Techniques
- Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
You will need to provide:
- A notebook
- A pen and highlighter
- Eye and ear protection
- Your pistol*
- Strong side hip holster or concealed carry purse, if bringing own pistol
- Pistol owner's manual, if you have one
- 100 Rounds of ammunition (minimum)* **
- Speedloaders or magazines
- Speedloader/magazine holders
- Concealed carry clothing (jacket, sport coat, or vest)
*Firearms are not provided you must bring your own.
**You may bring more ammunition if you desire. You can fire more than 100 rounds if time permits.
Live ammunition is not allowed in the classroom.
Course Materials, a Completion Certificate and Card, and Range Fees are included
in the $175 course fee. There is a $50 (minimum) non-refundable deposit required for
registration. If you are unable to attend the class after registering, this deposit will be
applied to your next registration.