Basic CCW Course
Basic - Beginner-friendly, but with intermediate-level defensive concepts.
Duration: 16-hours of classroom instructions and 2 range time
Environment: In Person
$275.00
Fee
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March
28
Saturday
2 Day Class |
Greenbelt, MD
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2 - 4 Students | 8:00a - 5:00p | Andre Walker |
Description
Course Goal: To teach the basic knowledge, skill and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal protection.
This course meets and exceeds all state and local training requirements for a CCW permit application.
Topics Covered
Day One:
Lesson 1: Firearm Safety
Lesson 2: Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense
Lesson 3: Ammunition Knowledge and Defensive Ammunition Selection
Lesson 4: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills
Lesson 5: Drawing from Concealment
Lesson 6: Loading and Stoppage Remediation
Day Two:
Lesson 7: Mindset
Lesson 8: Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment
Lesson 9: Firearm Cleaning
Lesson10: Sport Shooting and Training Activities
Lesson 11: Legal/Law Considerations
Range Day: Will be Scheduled
CCW CoF (2 hours)
Expectations and Outcomes
Students show safe handling, defensive skills, legal knowledge, and meet all qualification requirements.
Types
Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, NRA Courses
Requirements
Prerequisite: NRA Basic Pistol or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Required Equipement for Classroom
Each student must wear clothing for conceled carry and a sturdy belt. No jeans or sweatpants or open toes shoes. NO PERSONAL FIREARM IN THE CLASSROOM OR AMMO
Required Equipment for Range
To successfully complete the live-fire portion of this course, participants must have the following items.
- A quality pistol appropriate for concealed carry (minimum recommended: 9mm or .38 Special)
- A quality strong-side hip holster that fully covers the trigger and trigger guard (form-fitted leather or Kydex recommended)
- A sturdy belt designed to support a holster and firearm
- Quality practice & defensive ammunition (minimum recommended: 100 rounds of FMJ and 100 rounds of JHP)
- Spare magazines or speedloaders with appropriate pouches (minimum of two additional, for a total of three)
- Clothing suitable for concealed carry and baseball cap
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection (electronic recommended)
Range Information
Range instruction and qualification take place on a separate day from the classroom portion. Attendance at the range session is mandatory to satisfy all course requirements.
Students completing the D.C. qualification will shoot a timed 50-round course of fire. This requires drawing from the holster and engaging a B-27 silhouette target at distances of 3, 5, 7, 10, and 15 yards.
Students completing the Maryland qualification will shoot a timed 25-round course of fire from the low-ready position, engaging a B-27 silhouette target at 3, 5, 7, and 15 yards.
Both D.C. and Maryland qualifications require a minimum passing score of 70%, in accordance with state and local regulations.
Note: Students applying for both permits must complete both courses of fire.