Personal Protection In The Home Course (PPITH)
Intermediate - Home Defense Training - Intermediate Shooting Course
Duration: 8 hours classroom, plus range
$200.00
Fee
| Date | Availability |
|---|
There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.
Description
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development.
Topics Covered
Participants in the course will acquire fundamental skills in defensive shooting, tactics for ensuring home safety, methods for managing violent encounters, understanding of firearms laws, guidance on selecting a handgun for personal defense, and avenues for ongoing proficiency enhancement.
Expectations and Outcomes
Students will score 90% higher on a written exam and will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate
Types
Intermediate, In Home Defense Training, NRA Courses
Requirements
Prerequisite: This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm). Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment if you have a CCW permit or a Maryland HQL.
In addition must have their own firearm and ammo.