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This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined  by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters  (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling,  shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm).   Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite  knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course  Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive  shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification,  or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.    

Students will learn basic  defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a  violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun  for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development.  Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection  In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA  Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.   
Note: Lesson III of this course: Firearms and the Law, and Legal  Aspects of Self-Defense, is conducted by an attorney licensed to  practice law within the state in which this course is given and who is  familiar with this area of the law, or a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)  who possesses an intermediate or higher Peace Officer Standards and  Training (POST) certificate granted within the state, or an individual  currently certified to instruct in this area of the law by the state in  which this course is presented.  NRA Certified Instructors may conduct  this lesson only if they meet the requirements stated above and then  only in their capacity as an attorney, or other state certified  individual not in their capacity as an NRA Certified Instructor.   

1. Ear protection, eye protection 

2. Pistol Permit

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

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 150 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