Defense Pistol

Description

An Intermediate Shooter possesses all the skills of a beginner but also knows how to safely draw from a holster, whether concealed or overt, and fire; they can confidently draw and engage targets, and are knowledgeable in shooting from various common positions and navigating barricades.

Imparts the knowledge, skills, and mindset required for the ethical, responsible, and confident carriage and usage of a concealed pistol.

The NRA Defensive Pistol Course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be an overview on the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence.

Expectations and Outcomes

As a result of their participation in this course, your students should be able to explain, and or demonstrate the following:

• The importance of carrying and using a pistol responsibly and ethically for personal protection
• How the NRA Rules for Safe Gun handling are applied to concealed carry
• Basic principles of concealment
• Presenting a pistol – reholster
• Mental awareness
• Mental Preparation to develop a defensive mindset for carrying and using a pistol for personal protection
• Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations
• Explain the psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack
• Flash sight picture
• Reload under stress
• Clear common stoppages – immediate action drills
• Present a pistol from concealment and reholster
• Cover and concealment
• Present a pistol from concealment and shoot targets at varying distances
• Move off the line of attack and shoot
• Qualify for the NRA Defensive Pistol Certificate

Types

Intermediate, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

If student have state/local CCW permit. Please bring a copy of your permit to class or have it with you. Permit must be valid. 

Requirements

Prerequisite: Basic Personal Protection In The Home or Outside The Home,  State/Local CCW permit. 

For participants to be successful in this course, they 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 two hundred rounds.
• Spare magazines or speed loaders with appropriate pouches – at least two spares.
• Clothing appropriate for concealed carry with baseball cap
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection - recommend electronic