NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home

Description

NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM!!!

The NRA Basics of Personal Protection OUTSIDE The Home (PPOTH) Course is the next level up from the NRA Basics of Personal Protection INSIDE The Home (PPITH). This course is designed to build upon the training provided in the NRA Personal Protection INSIDE the Home Course, which needs to be demonstrated by presenting a PPITH student completion certificate, or by passing the PPITH student test with a minimum score of 70% prior to the start of the course.

The NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH) Course is designed to teach individuals the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for carrying and using a concealed firearm for self-defense outside the home. This course is appropriate for individuals who have obtained a concealed carry permit or those who are interested in obtaining one.

Throughout the course, students will learn about situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and the use of deadly force. Students will also learn about the legal and ethical responsibilities of gun ownership, including laws regarding the use of lethal force in self-defense situations.

In addition to classroom instruction, students will engage in practical exercises that simulate real-life self-defense scenarios. These exercises will focus on the development of defensive shooting skills, including accuracy, speed, and decision-making under stress. Students will also have the opportunity to practice shooting from cover and concealment and engaging multiple targets.

The NRA PPOTH Course is taught by certified NRA instructors who have extensive experience in self-defense shooting and instruction. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an NRA certificate of completion, which is recognized by many states as proof of firearm safety training and may be a requirement for obtaining a concealed carry permit.

Whether you are a new concealed carrier or looking to sharpen your self-defense skills, the NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry and use a concealed firearm for self-defense outside the home.

Topics Covered

1. Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
2. Presenting the Handgun from Concealment (1-1/2 hr Range) 50 rounds recommended
3. Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry and Self-Defense
4. Introduction to Concealed Carry Safety and the Defensive Mindset
5. Introduction to Self Defense and Concealed Carry
6. Carry Modes and Concealment 
7. Presentation, Position and Movement 
8. Course Review and Examination 
9. Special Shooting Techniques 
   
   

Expectations and Outcomes

Expectations and Outcomes: By the end of the NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH) Course, students can expect to accomplish the following:

1. Building upon previous training: The PPOTH Course is designed to build upon the training provided in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection Inside The Home (PPITH) Course. Students will further develop their knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for carrying and using a concealed firearm for self-defense outside the home.

2. Situational awareness and conflict avoidance: Students will learn about situational awareness techniques to identify and avoid potentially dangerous confrontations. They will understand the importance of recognizing and assessing potential threats in their surroundings.

3. Understanding the legal and ethical responsibilities: The course will cover the legal aspects of concealed carry and self-defense. Students will learn about their rights and restrictions under the law, key legal provisions regarding the use of deadly force, and the potential criminal and civil legal actions that may follow a defensive shooting.

4. Defensive shooting skills: Through practical exercises, students will develop and refine their defensive shooting skills. This includes accuracy, speed, decision-making under stress, shooting from cover and concealment, engaging multiple targets, and shooting techniques in various positions.

5. Concealed carry modes and techniques: Students will learn about different concealed carry modes and the benefits and limitations of each. They will gain an understanding of the principles of handgun concealment for self-defense outside the home.

6. Personal preparation and mindset: The course will emphasize the importance of mental preparation and mindset for carrying and using a firearm outside the home. Students will learn techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations, controlling and responding to violent encounters, and managing the emotional, legal, and social aftermath of a defensive shooting.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an NRA certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of their participation and successful completion of the PPOTH Course. It may be recognized by many states as evidence of firearm safety training and may be a requirement for obtaining a concealed carry permit.

Types

Intermediate, 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

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