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Defensive Pistol

Intermediate - Student can apply for their Arizona, Florida and VA permit with this training.

Duration: 8 hours classroom plus range time

$200.00

Fee

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There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.

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Description

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

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Topics Covered

The NRA Defensive Pistol Course covers a variety of topics, including:
  • Safe gun handlingHow to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling 
     
  • ConcealmentThe basic principles of concealment and the difference between cover and concealment 
     
  • Drawing from a holsterHow to draw from a holster using the NRA method 
     
  • Mental awarenessDeveloping the proper mindset for using a pistol for personal protection 
     
  • StoppagesHow to clear common stoppages 
     
  • Shooting fundamentalsThe NRA's 5 Fundamentals of Rifle and Pistol Shooting: aiming, breath control, hold control, trigger control, and follow through 
     
  • Live-fire drillsDry and live-fire drills 
     
  • PhysiologyThe physiology of a lethal force encounter 
     
  • ReloadsTactical and emergency speed reload

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Expectations and Outcomes

As a result of participating in this course, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection, clearing common stoppages, use of pocket pistols, and more. 

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Types

Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses

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Requirements

Prerequisite: NRA Basic Pistol

Note: Pre-course assessment is required for student that hasn't completed the NRA Basic Pistol course or proof of experience if you didn't take the NRA Basic Pistol with us, but with another NRA instructor. 

For participants to be successful in this course, they should have the following items.

  • 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 one 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