NRA Basic CCW

Basic - Skill Level: Beginner Entry Level with Intermediate Defensive Concept

Duration: 16-hours of classroom instructions and 2 range time

Environment: In Person

$399.00

Fee

Andre Walker

Instructor Bio

Date Location Class Size Class Time Instructor Availability
Register Now July 27 Monday
4 Day Class
Greenbelt, MD
2 - 4 Students 5:00p -9:00p Andre Walker Space Available
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Description

COURSE GOAL
To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense.

Prerequisite: The NRA CCW Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience, but NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is strongly recommended but not required. 

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Topics Covered

Day One
Lesson One: Firearm Safety (1 hour)
Lesson Two: Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense (1hour)
Lesson Three: Ammunition Knowledge and Defensive Ammunition Selection (1 hour)
Lesson Four: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills (2 hours)
Lesson Five: Drawing from Concealment (2 hours)
Lesson Six: Loading and Stoppage Remediation (1 hour)
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Day Two
Lesson Seven: Mindset, Responding to an Attack and the Aftermath (2hours)
Lesson Eight: Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment (2 hours)
Lesson Nine: Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance (1 hour)
Lesson Ten: Sport Shooting and Training Activities (1 hour)
Lesson Eleven: Legal Considerations, State Firearm Law and Use of Force Law (2 hours)

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Expectations and Outcomes

The instructor will determine whether each student has successfully met all course learning objectives and demonstrated the required knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to earn a Course Completion Certificate and Range Certificate.

To qualify, each student must:

  • Successfully pass the written examination, demonstrating the required knowledge.

  • Successfully complete the practical skills assessment and live-fire range qualification.

  • Demonstrate a safe, responsible, and professional mindset throughout the course.

Additionally, each participant must successfully qualify on the prescribed course of fire for every permit or license for which they are applying.

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Types

Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses

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Requirements

For participants to be successful in this course, they should have the following items 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 (not provided)
  • Quality ammunition suitable for practice & qualification. Students must have at least 150 rounds.
  • Spare magazines or speed loaders with appropriate pouches – at least two additional (3 total)
  • Clothing appropriate for concealed carry (not provided)
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection - recommend electronic