NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home

Description

NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM!!!

The NRA Personal Protection IN the Home (PPITH) Course is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on defensive shooting and home safety. This course goes beyond the basics, addressing the mindset, legal aspects, decision-making under pressure, and planning for worst-case scenarios. Focused on the defensive use of handguns, the PPITH Course offers valuable knowledge for Americans who own firearms for home defense purposes.

During the 8-hour course, NRA Certified Instructors will teach students essential defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety, and how to respond effectively to a violent confrontation. Participants will engage in live-fire exercises from various positions and targets, and learn about state-specific firearms and home defense laws.

Duration

Although the course can be completed within 8 hours, the extensive information presented and potential for in-depth discussion on included topics may cause the course duration to extend.

Course Goal

“To develop the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe and efficient use of a handgun for self and family protection, as well as to provide information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense.”

NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM!!!

Topics Covered

Lessons:

1. Introduction to Defensive Shooting
2. Basic Defensive Handgun Skills
3. Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force
4. Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to Violent Confrontations
5. Selecting a Handgun for Personal Defense
6. Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
7. Course Review and Examination

Expectations and Outcomes

Expectations and Outcomes: By the end of the NRA Personal Protection IN the Home (PPITH) Course, students can expect to accomplish the following:

1. Comprehensive knowledge: Students will gain a thorough understanding of defensive shooting and home safety, going beyond the basics. They will learn about the mindset, legal aspects, decision-making under pressure, and planning for worst-case scenarios related to home defense.

2. Defensive shooting skills: NRA Certified Instructors will teach students essential defensive shooting skills, enabling them to respond effectively to a violent confrontation. Students will engage in live-fire exercises from various positions and targets, honing their shooting abilities.

3. Home safety strategies: Participants will learn strategies for ensuring the safety of their homes and responding appropriately in violent confrontations. This includes understanding state-specific firearms and home defense laws to ensure legal compliance.

4. Handgun selection: Students will receive guidance on selecting a handgun for personal defense, considering factors such as comfort, accuracy, and suitability for individual needs.

5. Knowledge of firearms and the law: The course will cover important topics such as possession, ownership, and the use of deadly force as it relates to firearms and self-defense. Students will gain an understanding of their rights and responsibilities as law-abiding citizens.

6. Course completion certificate: Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate recognizing their achievement. This certificate confirms their participation, completion of shooting standards during practical exercises, and successful performance in the written exam.

Please note that the course duration may extend beyond the 8 hours due to the comprehensive nature of the information presented and potential for in-depth discussions on various topics.

Certification: Yes, students will receive a certificate upon successfully completing the course. This certificate serves as proof of their participation, knowledge, and skills gained during the PPITH Course.

Types

Basic, Intermediate, In Home Defense Training, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

You must provide a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, that includes your full name, date of birth, and photograph.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

• Lunch
• Water / Beverage
• Pen & Notebook
• Handgun
• Ammunition - 500
• Extra Magazines - 2
• Magazine Pouch - 1
• Eye & Ear Protection
• Holster
• Range Bag
• Speed Loader
• Brimmed Hat
• Close-toed Shoes
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• Long Pants