prerequisites
Course details
This course is conducted by NRA Certified Advanced Pistol Instructors and will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of this 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 your participation in this course, you will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: how to apply the 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 small pistols; and more. You 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.

Course topics include:
Course topics include:
For participants to be successful in this course, they should have the following items, either personally owned or provided.
. Quality Pistol appropriate for concealed carry – recommend minimum of 9mm or .38 Special
. Quality Strong (outside the waistband) Side Hip Holster – recommend form fitted leather or kydex, must cover trigger/trigger guard.
. Quality Belt, designed to carry a holster and a firearm strongly recommended.
. Encourage students to have at least TWO HUNDRED ROUNDS of ammunition. Spare magazines or speed loaders with appropriate pouches – at least two spares.
. Clothing appropriate for concealed carry
. Eye protection
. Hearing protection - recommend electronic.