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Challenge yourself to earn the best NRA Certificate available. The course has a timed shooting test!
As a result of their participation in this course, course participants should be able to explain and demonstrate the following:
• The importance of carrying & using a pistol responsibly & ethically for protection
• How the NRA Rules for Safe Gun handling are applied to concealed carry
• Basic principles of concealment
• Presenting a pistol – re-holster
• Mental awareness
• Mental Preparation for carrying and using a pistol for personal protection
• Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations
• Explain the psychological & physiological changes that occur during an attack
• Flash sight picture
• Reload under stress
• Clear common stoppages- immediate action drills
• Present a pistol from concealment and re-holster
• Cover and concealment
• Present a pistol from concealment and shoot targets at varying distances
• Move off the line of attack and shoot
• Qualify for the NRA Defensive Pistol Certificate
• Pocket Pistols
Includes range fee, and NRA Student Packet (NRA guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home, NRA Concealed Carry holster guide, NRA Defensive Pistol Qualification Worksheet, NRA Defensive Pistol Course Evaluation, NRA Certificate upon successful completion, Pocket pistol comparison chart)
4 – 5 hour course
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A 4-hour course providing instruction on basic skills, proficiency and the mindset required to confidently operate a shotgun in an urban life-threatening situation. Defensive Shotgun I is geared toward the student with some shotgun experience. The student will develop skills to increase speed, accuracy, and confidence. The class begins with a hands-on classroom session on the range followed by shooting drills designed to reinforce technique and proficiency. Topics: Use of Force, Loading/Unloading, Ready Positions, Stance, Speed Shooting, Recoil Control, and Shot Placement.
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible for the Florida Out of State Carry Permit.
This course provides the student with basic skills and the mindset required to confidently operate a handgun in a violent situation. Defensive Carry I is geared toward the student with some limited experience operating a handgun; both open and concealed carry from outside the waistband. The class starts with a lively classroom session followed by active drills on the range. We develop proper shot placement on the threat, introduce fighting magazine reloads and tactical reloads. We shoot multiple targets practicing muzzle discipline and trigger reset. We develop & expand movement while shooting. Topics: Use of Force, Grip, Stance, Draw, Reset and Shot Placement.
This class is certified by DE, MD, NJ, and FL for concealed carry permits
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Join NRA Advanced Instructor, Jim Benoit for a comprehensive introductory class on defensive shooting. The curriculum is designed for women and men that have minimal experience in shooting their firearm and can demonstrate safe gun handling skills. Some experience shooting is a plus but not required.
We will review your grip, stance and sight picture to ensure all students are on track. You will shoot multiple targets while practicing muzzle discipline, trigger control and reset. We will introduce movement while shooting.
Topics include: Use of Force,Grip, Stance, Draw, Shot Placement.
Join us to build your existing skills and develop new skills to defend yourself and those you love with like-minded people! Small class size in a friendly environment.
50 - 100 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Important: if class is indoors, you will need synthetic jacket, plated, or lead ammo only.
We have synthetic 9mm available for purchase the day of class. Please let us know.
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Knowing that every bullet sent downrange has your name on it, the focus of this training is that every bullet you shoot hit a 6” circle or a 3”x5” area above the circle. We will focus on speed while maintaining accuracy at varying distances. Work will also occur varying speed between slow and fast depending on distance and surrounding conditions. A certificate is available for successful students that compliments your De-escalation Certificate that demonstrates a complete and well rounded student of self-defense. 250 rounds
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