NRA Personal Protection in The Home

Description

This eight-hour, one-day course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for the safe and efficient use of a handgun for self-defense. Designed for experienced shooters, the class provides critical practical training in defensive shooting along with detailed instruction on home safety strategies and the legal rights of law-abiding individuals regarding self-defense. Students can expect to shoot approximately 150 rounds of ammunition during the live-fire exercises.

Topics Covered

• Basic Defensive Shooting Skills

• Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to Violent Confrontations

• Firearms and the Law (Legal Aspects of Self-Defense)

• Choosing a Handgun, Ammunition, and Accessories for Personal Protection

• Opportunities for Continued Skill Development & Practice

Expectations and Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will have gained practical defensive handling skills and a solid understanding of home security and self-defense law. Each student will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, an official NRA Course Completion Certificate, and the NRA Defensive Pistol I Patch.

Types

Intermediate, Firearms / Gear Selection, Handgun Fundamentals, In Home Defense Training, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

• Proof of Prerequisite: Students must submit acceptable documentation demonstrating mastery of basic safe gun handling, shooting accuracy, firearm zeroing, and maintenance prior to or on the day of class. Acceptable proof includes:

  • NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate

  • NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate

  • NRA Pistol Competitive Shooting Qualification Card

  • Military DD 214 showing pistol qualification

  • Passing score on the NRA Pre-Course Assessment

• Identification: Proof of age showing you are a law-abiding adult citizen (as defined by federal, state, or local law).

Requirements

• Prerequisites & Eligibility: Must be an experienced shooter meeting one of the proof requirements listed above and a law-abiding adult citizen.

• Firearm & Equipment: A personal defensive handgun appropriate for self-defense.

• Ammunition: Approximately 150 rounds of factory-new ammunition.

• Safety Gear: Eye and hearing protection for range exercises.

• Student Materials to Bring: Pencil, note-taking materials, and weather-appropriate clothing for the range.