Basic CCW Course
Basic - A comprehensive interstate concealed carry course for beginners, integrating essential intermediate defensive skills.
Duration: 16-hours of classroom instructions and 2 range time
Environment: In Person
$425.00
Fee
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May
23
Saturday
2 Day Class |
Greenbelt, MD
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2 - 4 Students | 8:00a - 7:00p | Andre Walker |
Description
This interstate concealed carry course provides beginner-friendly instruction with intermediate defensive concepts, while incorporating key elements of the NRA Basic CCW curriculum—such as safe firearm handling, defensive mindset, and practical concealed carry skills. Students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to carry responsibly across multiple states.
Prerequisite:
No formal experience or training required, but basic firearm safety and handling is strongly recommended.
Topics Covered
Day One:
Lesson One: Firearm Safety
Lesson Two: Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense
Lesson Three: Ammunition Knowledge and Defensive Ammunition Selection
Lesson Four: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills
Lesson Five: Drawing from Concealment
Lesson Six: Loading and Stoppage Remediation
Day Two:
Lesson Seven: Mindset, Responding to an Attack and the Aftermath
Lesson Eight: Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment
Lesson Nine: Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance
Lesson Ten: Sport Shooting and Training Activities
Lesson Eleven: Legal Considerations
Lesson Twelve: Suicide Prevenion, Anger Management and Conflct Resolution
Expectations and Outcomes
The Instructor determines whether each student has met all learning objectives and demonstrated the knowledge (written exam), skills (practical test & range), and attitude (proper mindset) required to earn a Course Completion Certificate and Range Certificate.
Types
Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses
Requirements
Student Materials Required:
For participants to be successful in this course, they should have the following items, personally owned or can be rented as an add-on if not personally owned.
- Quality Pistol appropriate for concealed carry – recommend minimum of 9mm or .38 Special
- Quality Strong 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
- Quality ammunition suitable for practice. Encourage students to have at least 250 rounds
- Spare magazines or speed loaders with appropriate pouches – at least two additional (3 total)
- Clothing appropriate for concealed carry
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection - recommend electronic