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This course 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 Outside 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. Prospective participants can  demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes  by producing an NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home Course  Certificate, or by passing the pre-course evaluation. 

 The NRA Defensive Pistol course will focus on the techniques needed to  develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop  the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a  concealed pistol ethically, responsibly and with confidence. As a result  of participating in this course, the student will be able to explain  and demonstrate the following: how to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun  Handling when carrying a concealed firearm; basic principles of  concealment; the difference between cover and concealment; drawing from  the holster; levels of mental awareness; developing the proper mindset  when using a pistol for personal protection; clearing common stoppages;  use of pocket pistols; and more. Students will receive the NRA Guide to  the Basics Of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun  Safety Rules brochure and the NRA Defensive Pistol certificate. This  course is only conducted by NRA certified Advanced Pistol Instructors. 

1. Ear protection, eye protection 

2. Pistol Permit

3. Firearm: semi-automatic or revolver and 2 magazines or speed loaders.  With holster.

4.  Proper clothing for the weather conditions, including a jacket or shirt that will conceal your holster. No open toe shoes. Hat with a brim and shirt that fits snugly around neck are recommended.   

5.  A minimum of 200 rounds of ammunition for the firearm you are using.  Factory ammunition only-no reloads.

6. Fee: Cash or money order please.

1. Bullet resistant vest.

2. Gun cleaning kit.

3. Bug spray, sunscreen, rain wear items as are desired.

4. Pen/pencil.

5. You should plan on a working lunch, so bring a sandwich or the like and any snacks/drinks you may require