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NRA Personal Protection in the Home (CPL)

As seen on "Fox & Friends" and "The Tucker Carlson Show"

Duration: 8 hours

Date Location Class Size Class Time Instructor Availability

There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.

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Description

This course meets or exceeds that legal requirements for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License Class.

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Topics Covered

  1. Defensive Shooting (50 minutes)
    • Three Primary Gun Safety Rules
    • Ethical Responsibility
    • Proper Mindset Conditioning
    • States of Mental Awareness
    • Intruder/Assailant Confrontations
    • Intent of Shooting/Stopping Threats
    • Realities of Shooting Encounters
  2. Handgun Skills (180 minutes)
    • Range Safety Briefing
    • Rules for Using and Storing a Handgun
    • General Range Safety Rules
    • Defensive Accuracy
    • Fundamentals of Marksmanship
    • Elements of Good Shooting Positions
    • Two-Handed Standing Shooting Positions
    • Sight Alignment and Flash Sight Picture
    • Cover versus Concealment
    • The Tueller Drill
    • Thirty (30) Round Target Qualification
  3. Legal Topics (60+ minutes)
    • CCW Application Process
    • CCW Disqualifying Factors
    • Record Expungement
    • Pistol Free Zones
    • Deadly Force & The Law (Case Studies)
    • Castle Doctrine & the Duty to Retreat
    • Michigan's New "Stand Your Ground" Laws
    • Self Defense vs. Fighting
    • Police Stop Encounters
    • Gun Sales & Transfer of Ownership
    • Posession and Transportation of Handguns
    • Safety Inspection/Gun Registration
    • Shooting Aftermath/Statements to Police
  4. Home Safety/Violent Encounters (60 minutes)
    • Personal and Home Safety Tips
    • Emergency Plan for Break-in Response
    • Police Arrival Considerations
    • Emotional and Legal Aftermath Issues
    • Safe Storage of a Handgun
  5. Handgun Selection (30 minutes)
    • Handgun Feature Considerations
    • Revolver vs. Semi-automatic Handgun
    • Handgun Ammunition Considerations
    • Handgun Purchasing Considerations
    • Handgun/Personal Protection Accessories
  6. Sports Shooting Opportunities (20 minutes)
    • Shooting Activities
    • Additional Training Option

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Expectations and Outcomes

A student will meet the state of Michigan's educational and shooting reuirements for a state issued Concealed Pistol License.

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Types

Concealed Carry Training

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Documentation Requirements

State issued state ID or driver's license

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Requirements

Students should bring 100 rounds of ammo for their firearm. If student does not have a firearm, they can rent one at the range for a nominal fee.

Students should bring safety glasses and hearing protection. If student does not have safety equipment, they can acquire them at the range.

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