NRA Personal Protection In The Home
Intermediate - Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense in the home.
Duration: Online training varies with range time
$250.00
Fee
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There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.
Description
Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development.
Topics Covered
Defensive mindset vs. target shooting
Differences between marksmanship and defensive accuracy
The role of mental awareness in home defense
Drawing from concealment (if applicable)
Flash sight picture and point shooting
Speed vs. accuracy in close-range situations
Legal use of force and deadly force (overview)
Understanding "Castle Doctrine" and "duty to retreat" laws
Interacting with law enforcement after a self-defense incident
Safe room planning and family defense plans
Layers of security: lighting, locks, alarms
Entry points and defensive zones inside the home
Developing a personal protection plan
What to do during and after a confrontation
Understanding physical and psychological reactions
Factors in choosing a suitable firearm for defense
Ammo selection and stopping power considerations
Holsters, safes, and quick-access storage for home use
Expectations and Outcomes
Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.
Types
Intermediate, In Home Defense Training, NRA Courses
Requirements
Prerequisite: This course is experienced shooters. Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment if you have a MD HQL.
Student must have their own firearm, holster and ammo to participate in this course training.