NRA Defensive Pistol Course
Length of Course: 4-5 hours
Taught at these locations: Woodland Park, Mobile training for this class is also available.
Course Level: Advanced (what's this?)
Who teaches this course? This course is taught by an NRA-certified firearms instructor, who was also trained and additionally certified with the trademark GFH immersion training system.
Course Description:The NRA Defensive Pistol Course is conducted by a select group of NRA Advanced Pistol Instructors. The training will focus on technique and the development of a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. Upon successful completion of this training student's should be able to demonstrate the following:
• How the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling are applied to concealed carry
• Basic principles of concealment
• Presenting a pistol - reholster
• Mental awareness
• Mental preparation to develop a defensive mindset for carrying and using a pistol for personal protection
• Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations
• Explain the psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack
• Flash sight picture
• Reloading under stress
• Clear common stoppages ... and more
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Topics covered to include:
- How the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling are applied to concealed carry
- Basic principles of concealment
- Presenting a pistol - reholster
- Mental awareness
- Mental preparation to develop a defensive mindset for carrying and using a pistol for personal protection
- Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations
- Explain the psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack
- Flash sight picture
- Reloading under stress
- Clear common stoppages
- ... and more
Required Equipment:
- Pistol (You must bring a pistol registered to you in order to take this class!)
- Three magazines
- Strong side holster; magazine holders
- 350 rounds of ammunition (night sights recommended but not mandatory)
- Cleaning kit
- Season appropriate clothing
- Eye and ear protection
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