NRA Defensive Pistol

Course Details:

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Setting: All training takes place on the range

This objectives-based course is designed to combine and test the critical skills need to be a proficient defensive shooter and responsible CCW holder. Participants will refine techniques such as holster draw, reloading, and clearing malfunctions.

The hands-on drills aim to develop various skills:

• Defensive accuracy (flash sight picture)

• Point shooting

• Instinctive shooting

• Movement and shooting from behind cover/concealment

• Low light drills

•  ... and more

Upon successful completion, students will receive:

• NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home handbook

• NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure

• NRA Defensive Pistol certificate

Topics Covered:

• Responsible and ethical pistol use for personal protection

• Applying NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling to concealed carry

• Principles of concealment

• Holster presentation and reholstering

• Flash sight picture techniques

• Stress-induced reloading and stoppage clearance

• Immediate action drills

• Effective use of cover and concealment

• Shooting targets at varying distances from concealment

• …and more.

Notes:

• All hands-on drills are objective-based and serve as a foundation for subsequent drills. Attendees cannot progress to the next drill unless they can safely and effectively complete the previous one.

• Students will have the opportunity to shoot the NRA MPQ for Defensive Pistol 1 or Defensive Pistol 2, depending on the MPQ prerequisites.

• This course is not intended for beginners. Students are advised to have completed prior training, such as the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home, or a similar course.

Course Requirements:

• Be 21 years or older

• Provide a handgun (.9mm or larger)

• Use a strongside Kydex/plastic holster (no leather) that fits the firearm, fully covers the trigger guard, and stays open when the firearm is removed

• Bring a concealment garment

• Supply at least 3 magazines/speed loaders, magazine pouches or speed loader pouches, and 250 rounds of new factory ammunition (no reloads)

Important Equipment Notes:

• Only Kydex/plastic holsters are permitted. Shoulder holsters, Blackhawk Serpa Holsters, and Bulldog Rapid Release Holsters are not allowed.

• Holsters should securely fit the firearm and meet all safety standards.

• Ammunition must be new and unmodified; no reloads.

• Firearms must have no modifications to triggers or internal safety mechanisms.