Home defense with a firearm is a controversial topic that has sparked debates among gun owners and non-gun owners alike. While some argue that owning a firearm for self-defense is necessary in today's society, others believe that it poses a greater risk to the safety of individuals and their families. However, for those who choose to have a firearm for home defense, it is important to understand the responsibility that comes with it. Proper training and education on gun safety and handling are crucial in order to effectively use a firearm for self-defense. Additionally, it is important to have a secure storage system in place to prevent unauthorized access to the firearm. In the event of a home invasion or threat, having a firearm can provide a sense of security and protection. However, it is important to remember that using a firearm should always be a last resort and only used in situations where there is an immediate threat to one's life. Responsible ownership and usage of a firearm for home defense is essential in ensuring the safety of oneself and others.
- Unlike the other basic courses, the Personal Protection In The Home course covers defensive shooting. Self-defense is a topic somewhat distinct from the regular diet of shooting fundamentals; it covers mindset, legal issues, decision-making under pressure, and planning for the worst. The Basic Personal Protection in the Home course is designed around the use of the defensive pistol. Students will receive the NRA Guide To The Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook and intensive lessons on basics of defensive shooting, issues of self-defense, and other strategies for protecting the home and family.
- Prerequisites
Participants in the Personal Protection In The Home course should be experienced shooters, showing mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling. If necessary, this course will put participants through a pre-course evaluation exercise, where potential students are asked to demonstrate safe gun handling, shoot a series of five-shot groups, discuss the operations necessary to zero a pistol, and demonstrate how to properly clean a handgun. Participants are expected to show validation of shooting experience by showing an NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate, an NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program certificate, a Pistol qualification card, a DD 214 showing pistol qualification, or a Concealed Carry Permit. Finally, the Personal Protection course is intended for mature law-abiding adults, who have the mindset and seriousness necessary to properly perform the activities in the course. Self-defense is not a topic that lends itself to horseplay and distractions.
500 rounds of ammo a firearm and a fitted holster for the firearm being used.
- Prerequisites
Participants in the Personal Protection In The Home course should be experienced shooters, showing mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling. If necessary, this course will put participants through a pre-course evaluation exercise, where potential students are asked to demonstrate safe gun handling, shoot a series of five-shot groups, discuss the operations necessary to zero a pistol, and demonstrate how to properly clean a handgun. Participants are expected to show validation of shooting experience by showing an NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate, an NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program certificate, a Pistol qualification card, a DD 214 showing pistol qualification, or a Concealed Carry Permit. Finally, the Personal Protection course is intended for mature law-abiding adults, who have the mindset and seriousness necessary to properly perform the activities in the course. Self-defense is not a topic that lends itself to horseplay and distractions.
- 500 rounds of ammo a firearm and a fitted holster for the firearm being used.
- Prerequisites
Participants in the Personal Protection In The Home course should be experienced shooters, showing mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling. If necessary, this course will put participants through a pre-course evaluation exercise, where potential students are asked to demonstrate safe gun handling, shoot a series of five-shot groups, discuss the operations necessary to zero a pistol, and demonstrate how to properly clean a handgun. Participants are expected to show validation of shooting experience by showing an NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate, an NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program certificate, a Pistol qualification card, a DD 214 showing pistol qualification, or a Concealed Carry Permit. Finally, the Personal Protection course is intended for mature law-abiding adults, who have the mindset and seriousness necessary to properly perform the activities in the course. Self-defense is not a topic that lends itself to horseplay and distractions.
500 rounds of ammo a firearm and a fitted holster for the firearm being used.
- Topics Covered
- 1 -Introduction to Defensive Shooting
- 2 - Basic Defensive Handgun Skills
- 3 - Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force
- 4 - Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation
- 5 - Selecting a Handgun for Personal Defense
- 6 - Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
- 7 - Course Review and Examination