NRA Basic CCW

Description

Students will acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and attitude required to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense. The course is tailored for novice shooters who have completed at least one formal training session, are proficient in safe firearm handling, and can reliably execute single to multiple shots as well as controlled, double taps and hammered pairs from the ready position. While new shooters are welcome to enroll, they should note that the course may be challenging.

Topics Covered

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

Lesson One: Firearm Safety (1 hour)
1. Identify the main causes of firearm accidents.
2. How the three fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling apply when carrying or using a concealed pistol.
3. How the NRA rules for using or storing a gun apply when carrying or using a concealed firearm.
4. The importance of carrying and using a pistol responsibly and ethically.
5. Special safety considerations that must be observed when carrying or using a concealed pistol.
6. The various techniques for storing a pistol safely.

Lesson Two: Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense (1hour)
1. Identify two main types of pistols.
2. Identify the main components of a pistol.
3. Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol suited to their individual self-defense needs.

Lesson Three: Ammunition Knowledge and Defensive Ammunition Selection (1 hour)
1. Identify the main components of a pistol cartridge.
2. Identify how to properly store ammunition.
3. Identify the major types of pistol ammunition.
4. Identify the difference between practice ammunition and defensive ammunition.
5. Identify additional accessories for concealed carry.

Lesson Four: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills (2 hours)
1. Identify the Fundamentals of Marksmanship.
2. Identify Elements of a Good Shooting Position and explain how they can change in a defensive encounter.
3. Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship.
4. Explain defensive accuracy.
5. Explain the differences between cover and concealment and identify examples of each.

Lesson Five: Drawing from Concealment (2 hours)
1. Explain and demonstrate the technique for safely presenting and holstering a concealed pistol.

Lesson Six: Loading and Stoppage Remediation (1 hour)
1. Perform emergency reloads
2. Identify types of stoppages
3. Perform Immediate action drills

Lesson Seven: Mindset, Responding to an Attack and the Aftermath (2hours)
1. The levels of mental awareness.
2. The importance of mental preparation and developing the proper mindset for carrying and using a pistol for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter.
3. Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations.
4. The psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack.
5. The differences between having a firearm for personal protection in the home and carrying a pistol for personal protection outside the home.
6. Techniques for controlling and responding to a violent encounter.
7. The emotional, legal and social aftermath of a defensive shooting.

Lesson Eight: Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment (2 hours)
1. Identify the various pistol concealed carry modes and the benefits and limitations of each.
2. Explain the basic principles of pistol concealment as they relate to the carrying of a pistol for selfdefense.

Lesson Nine: Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance (1 hour)
1. Identify the basic equipment needed to clean/maintain a firearm.
2. Identify how to properly clean both semi-automatic pistols and revolvers.
3. Identify what services are best referred to a qualified gunsmith.

Lesson Ten: Sport Shooting and Training Activities (1 hour)
1. Identify organizations, associations, clubs, and businesses that may help hone, enhance, and expand personal protection skills.
2. Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire practice, including drawing from the holster.

Lesson Eleven: Legal Considerations and Law on Self-Defense (2 hours)
1. Explain the general rights and restrictions under the laws of their state permitting the carrying of concealed firearms for self-defense.
2. State key legal provisions and restrictions pertaining to the use of deadly force.
3. Explain potential criminal and civil legal actions that may be taken subsequent to a defensive encounter
4. Explain the appropriate steps to take when carrying a firearm during a traffic stop
5. Explain where the students may find detailed legal information for their specific jurisdiction.
6. Explain what Castle Doctrine and Duty to Retreat 

RANGE WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR STUDENTS

Expectations and Outcomes

Course length based on student retention and competency. 

Student would be required to pass a written test with a 90% or better. pass a safety test prior to attending range session. 

Students are required to pass the range qualification with a minimum of 80%.

Successful completion of this training student would be awarded a NRA Training Certificate, plus state/local required certificate for the state/local they are applying for. 

Types

Basic, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Requirements

Prerequisite: NRA Basic Pistol or equivalent is strongly recommended but not required. 

Required for participants to be successful in this course, you 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 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 150 hundred rounds.
• Spare magazines or speed loaders with appropriate pouches – at least two additional (3 total)
• Clothing appropriate for concealed carry
• Eye protection (Range Only)
• Hearing protection - recommend electronic (Range Only)

Note: If you do not have ammo, ammo can be purchased as a add-on when you register for course. 

Time Requirement: The NRA CCW course will require between 1 and 16 hours based on state requirements; this doesn’t include break & lunch. However, it is objective based and allows for maximum flexibility in scheduling. The course length is an estimate; actual experience may vary. Gaining experience instructing from these lesson plans will assist in determining actual course length. Time for each lesson is estimated.