NRA
Defensive Pistol Course - Click here
to register.
Time
Required: 9 to 10 hours
+ 1.5 hours round trip to range
Who
should attend? This is not a
course for inexperienced shooters. Students who cannot upon registration,
keep at least 90% of shots on a sheet of typing paper at 21 feet will probably
not successfully complete the course. This is a very basic concealed
carry course. It is appropriate for
those who are or are thinking about legally carrying in public places but are
not safe and competent when presenting a pistol from concealment and delivering
accurate shots at distances from 3 to 10 yards.
Goal: Develop the knowledge, skills and attitude to
carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence.
Deposit: $50 Course
fee: $225
Certificate
Issued: Yes if the
student can shoot the 34 round qualification course and keep all 34 rounds
inside the scoring ring on the FBI Qualification target or the NRA D1 target.
Prerequisites: 1. Complete a
basic pistol shooting course. If you
cannot handle a pistol safely and keep your shots on a sheet of typing paper at
21 feet you are not ready for this course. 2. Attend the
SMFTS Firearms and the Law class. No
certificates issued until you take this class. 3. If you have yet
attended the SMFTS Firearms and the Law class you must provide a copy of one of
the following documents either by e-Mail attachment of hard copy on the day of
the class.
Valid carry license from any state
Military ID card
Law Enforcement ID card
State employee ID card
Armed Security Guard ID card
Receipt for purchase of a firearm from an FFL dealer
within the last 5 years.
Student
equipment: Note paper, pencil or pen Eye and ear protection Baseball cap Centerfire pistol for which your strong
side thumb can reach the magazine release Rigid holster (kydex or reinforced
leather) Must retain its shape when
empty. Good pistol belt Magazine pouch at least 3 magazines at least 300 rounds of professionally
manufactured ammunition Water and lunch
Learning
Objectives: Lesson
1
The importance of carrying and using a pistol responsibly and ethically for
personal protection
How the NRA Rules for Safe Gun handling are applied to concealed carry
Basic principles of concealment
Present a pistol and reholster
Lesson 2
Mental awareness
Mental preparation, developing a defensive mindset for carrying/using a pistol
for personal protection
Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations
Explain the psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an
attack
Lesson 3
Flash sight picture
Reload under stress
Clear common stoppages – immediate action drills
Present a pistol from concealment and reholster
Understand the difference between and shoot from Cover and Concealment
Lesson 4
Present a pistol from concealment and shoot targets at varying distances
Move off the line of attack and shoot
Qualify for the NRA Defensive Pistol Certificate
