The course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home. The legal ramifications of using lethal force are covered in detail by a sworn law enforcement officer or attorney who is also a defensive handgun trainer. Individualized attention is assured by assigning each student an experienced defensive handgun coach for the duration of the course. Both Basic and Advanced Personal Protection Outside The Home are included in this course.
Personal Protection In The Home is a required prerequisite for this course.
Topics Covered:
The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home is divided into two levels (basic and advanced). Level one is a nine-hour course and offers the essential knowledge and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home. Upon completion of level one, students may choose to attend level two, which is an additional five hours of range training and teaches advanced shooting skills. After the classroom portion, students should expect to spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition during level one. Level two involves five additional hours on the range and approximately 115 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition requirements are minimum and may be exceeded. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the appropriate course completion certificates(s), NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home (identifies strong-side hip holster or purse use) certificate, and NRA Advanced Personal Protection Outside The Home certificate.
The NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home is for adult individuals who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law and are of good repute and possess defensive pistol skills presented in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Course. Participants must also understand the basic legal concepts relating to the use of firearms in self-defense, and must know and observe not only general gun safety rules, but also those safety principles that are specific to defensive situations.
Equipment:
- Any centerfire handgun in good operating condition that is suitable for self-defense and fires non-magnum ammunition
- Example: (.357 Magnum pistol O.K. if .38 Special ammunition is used.)
- Note: NO single shot handguns or Western-style “cowboy” single-action revolvers
- A good quality strong side hip holster is a requirement for this class. No inside waistband holsters.
- A good quality magazine carrier for 2 extra magazines.
- A sturdy belt to hold the holster and magazine carrier in place.
- Two extra magazines (Semi-automatics) or speed loaders (revolvers). A total of at least 3 magazines.
- Approximately 300 rounds of ammunition.
Requirements:
- Eye and ear protection is required on the indoor and outdoor range
- Members receive first priority in enrollment. You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll
- Junior members cannot take this course
- Non Enhanced Spousal Members must be enrolled with their spouse
- A non-refundable payment of $250.00 with check or cash is required at registration.
- If a member purchases Basic Pistol, Personal Protection Inside the Home, and Personal Protection Outside the Home at the same time, the member will receive a $50 discount off of the total cost.
- If a member purchases Personal Protection Inside the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home at the same time, the member will receive a $25 discount off of the total cost.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is limited to 18 spaces in each of The Personal Protection Outside The Home courses.
Signup for the NRA Basic Pistol, Personal Protection Inside the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home classes will be in the clubhouse on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7pm. You must sign up early for the preregistration priority below to make sure you have a chance to enroll in the class of your choice. Also, be sure to arrive prior to 7pm to hold your space. If you are not present when your name is called, you will be passed over.
PRE-REGISTRATION:
- AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ON JANUARY 2, WITH REMINDERS ON THE 7TH, AND 13TH, WITH A LINK TO SIGN UP GENIUS THAT WILL SET THE ORDER THAT YOUR NAME IS CALLED FOR ACTUAL REGISTRATION
- THE PRE REGISTRATION SIGN UP LINK WILL GO LIVE AT 8 AM JANUARY 13TH AND ENDS AT NOON MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2025.
- YOU WILL NOT BE REGISTERING FOR A PARTICULAR CLASS OR CLASSES WITH THIS LINK, PRE REGISTER IF YOU WANT TO TAKE ANY OR ALL NRA PISTOL CLASSES OFFERD IN 2025.
- PRE-REGISTRATION WILL ONLY TO SET THE PRIORITY IN WHICH REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED. YOU ONLY NEED TO ENTER YOUR NAME ONCE REGARDLESS OF THE TYPES OF CLASSES IN WHICH YOU WISH TO ENROLL.
- COURSE DATES, DESCRIPTIONS, AND PREREQUISITES ARE POSTED UNDER PISTOL ON THE CLUB WEBSITE. THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.
- YOU MUST SIGN UP HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS REGISTRATION. SIGNING UP HERE DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A PLACE IN THE CLASSES.
CLASS REGISTRATION:
- ACTUAL REGISTRATION WILL BE IN PERSON AT 7PM JANUARY 20, 2025 AT THE MAIN (CASSIDY) CLUB HOUSE.
- Arrive early to make sure you are present when your name is called. Names will be called in the order listed via the priority pre registration above. If you are not present at the time your name is called you will be passed over.
- You will enroll in your desired class or classes at that time. Classes fill up quickly are on a first come first served basis.
- You must be physically present to register. There will be no registrations accepted by mail or at the general meetings ahead of the main registration.
- Payment in full is due at registration, cash or check only. NO credit cards. Do not make out your check until you are at the actual registration desk and know which classes you will get.
- You may have a surrogate come and register for you. The surrogate must be able to provide all registrant information (see registration form) and make full payment for the class at that time
- Please use the link below, Enrollment Form, to download a registration form . Please complete the form and have ready at the time of registration.
- If the classes fill up, you may place your name at Registration on a wait list to get priority placement if any spots open up or to get priority placement for next year’s classes.
- Any questions, contact Bill Walker at wewalker3@verizon.net
Click here for the enrollment form.
Courses for 2025 are scheduled as follows
First Class – Sold Out
Law segment: Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Monday, May 12, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday, May 15, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 17, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Second Class – Sold Out
Law segment: Tuesday August 26, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, October 13, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday, October 16, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday, October 18, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Intermediate Qualifier
May Class: Sunday, June 01, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
October Class: Sunday, October 26, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm