NRA Defensive Pistol

Intermediate - Intermediate defensive handgun training.

Duration: 8 hours classroom plus range time

Environment: In Person

$275.00

Fee

Andre Walker

Instructor Bio

Date Location Class Size Class Time Instructor Availability
Register Now July 18 Saturday
2 Day Class
Greenbelt, MD
3 - 10 Students 8:00a - 5:00p Andre Walker Space Available
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Description

Short Description:

Teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence.

More Details:

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. 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, and more. 

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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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Documentation Requirements

Student(s) must provide instructor proof of training. 

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Requirements

Prerequisite: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting or equivalent, State/Local CCW Permit, Maryland HQL. 

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

  • 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
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection - recommend electronic