NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course Syllabus
Classroom Location: Norton, Virginia 24273
Course Goal: To develop the 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 citizen’s right to self-defense.
Course Length: 8 hours (The course length may vary depending on the instructor to student ratio and the participants abilities. Class will be held over a three day period. (6:00 - 9:00 PM on day one and from 9:00am-3:00pm on day two for the shooting exercise)
Pre-requisites: Complete the Level I Basic Pistol Course
Curriculum:
LESSON I: Introduction to Defensive Shooting
• Explain the importance of using a firearm responsibly and ethically for personal protection
• Explain the importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter
• Explain and evaluate the four levels of mental awareness
• Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life-threatening confrontation
LESSON II: Basic Defensive Handgun Skills
• Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship
• Explain defensive accuracy
• Shoot targets in the center of mass using aimed shots from a two-handed standing position
• Explain the difference between cover and concealment, and identify examples of each
• Shoot targets in the center of mass
Ø Using a flash sight picture
Ø Using cover and concealment
Ø From a kneeling position
Ø At close range using point shooting
LESSON III: Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force
• Explain key provisions of the law pertaining to the purchase, transfer, and possession of handguns
• State key provisions and restrictions within the law pertaining to the use of deadly force
• Explain potential criminal and civil actions that may be taken against them subsequent to a defensive encounter
• Explain where one may find detailed legal information for their specific jurisdiction
LESSON IV: Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation
• Explain strategies and methods to enhance ones personal safety at home
• Describe strategies for responding to a potentially life-threatening encounter
• Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation
• Explain methods for safely storing a personal protection handgun
LESSON V: Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense
• Identify the criteria for selecting a handgun and ammunition suited to their individual self-defense needs
• Identify the major cartridge designs available for practice and personal protection and explain the use, advantages, and disadvantages of each type
LESSON VI: Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
· Identify organizations, associations, clubs, and businesses that may help one hone, enhance, and expand their personal protection skills
· Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire practice
LESSON VII: Review and Examination
· Successfully complete NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course Written Exam (25 questions)
Classroom Location: Norton, Virginia 24273
Course Goal: To develop the 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 citizen’s right to self-defense.
Course Length: 8 hours (The course length may vary depending on the instructor to student ratio and the participants abilities. Class will be held over a three day period. (6:00 - 9:00 PM on day one and from 9:00am-3:00pm on day two for the shooting exercise)
Pre-requisites: Complete the Level I Basic Pistol Course
Curriculum:
LESSON I: Introduction to Defensive Shooting
• Explain the importance of using a firearm responsibly and ethically for personal protection
• Explain the importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter
• Explain and evaluate the four levels of mental awareness
• Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life-threatening confrontation
LESSON II: Basic Defensive Handgun Skills
• Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship
• Explain defensive accuracy
• Shoot targets in the center of mass using aimed shots from a two-handed standing position
• Explain the difference between cover and concealment, and identify examples of each
• Shoot targets in the center of mass
Ø Using a flash sight picture
Ø Using cover and concealment
Ø From a kneeling position
Ø At close range using point shooting
LESSON III: Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force
• Explain key provisions of the law pertaining to the purchase, transfer, and possession of handguns
• State key provisions and restrictions within the law pertaining to the use of deadly force
• Explain potential criminal and civil actions that may be taken against them subsequent to a defensive encounter
• Explain where one may find detailed legal information for their specific jurisdiction
LESSON IV: Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation
• Explain strategies and methods to enhance ones personal safety at home
• Describe strategies for responding to a potentially life-threatening encounter
• Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation
• Explain methods for safely storing a personal protection handgun
LESSON V: Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense
• Identify the criteria for selecting a handgun and ammunition suited to their individual self-defense needs
• Identify the major cartridge designs available for practice and personal protection and explain the use, advantages, and disadvantages of each type
LESSON VI: Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
· Identify organizations, associations, clubs, and businesses that may help one hone, enhance, and expand their personal protection skills
· Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire practice
LESSON VII: Review and Examination
· Successfully complete NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course Written Exam (25 questions)