NRA Defensive Pistol

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

Student Requirements
·      Quality pistol appropriate for concealed carry – minimum 9 mm or 38 special
·      Optional pocket pistol if the student has one they would like to shoot.
·      Quality strong side hip holster – recommended form fitted leather or kydex. Must cover trigger/trigger guard area. SERPA holsters are not permitted
·      Quality belt, designed to carry a holster and firearm and magazine pouch.
·      200 rounds of quality factory ammunition
·      2 spare magazines or speed loaders with pouches.
·      Proper concealed carry clothing
·      Eye protection
·      Electronic hearing protection
We have a limited amount of rental guns and equipment available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please inquire when registering.
We can provide ammunition, equipment, and hearing protection for you for the class. Please give us plenty of time to order it in before the class date.
Students who attend this course are individuals who have made a conscientious decision to lawfully carry a pistol for personal protection in their daily lives and seek practical training on how to confidently use that firearm in real-world scenarios using both standard defensive pistol as well as pocket pistols. 

Private ranges we teach at are located below. Only the city is shown. The range name and full address will be emailed to students the week prior to their class.

• Elverson, PA
• Toughkenamon, PA
• Thompsontown, PA

IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU READ ALL DISCLOSURE AND POLICIES BEFORE STARTING A CLASS AND PAYING FOR ANY CLASSES. IF YOU PAY FOR A CLASS OR STEP FOOT INTO ONE OF OUR CLASSES, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT YOU READ ALL POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES. CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE PAYING OR ATTENDING A CLASS. WE STRUCTURE OUR CLASSES TO BE SAFE AND NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE TO DO SO. ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS.

Disclosure: Handgun Course Equipment

• A desire to learn
• A safe and serviceable handgun (pistol or revolvers).
• LE, private contractors, and first responders should run their duty gear
• ANSI eye protection, and digital ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. You can rent digial ear protection. Supplies limited. We highly recommend purchasing your own digital ear protection prior to attending the class.
• A quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class. No magnum calibers.
• Three(3) to five(5) magazines or speed loaders. NOTE: We encourage the use of your daily carry. If yours is low capacity (8 or less rounds), then we recommend bringing five(5) to eight(8) mags so you are not missing out while constantly reloading. We have spare mags available for purchase at affordable prices so you can stock up. Contact us in advance of class.
• Holsters should be outside the waistband rigid (Kydex or plastic) until the student has demonstrated proficiency in the draw to carry inside the waistband.
• Appendix Carry is not permitted in Defensive Carry 1 or below. Ask permission to carry appendix prior to registering for another class.
• AMMO: FMJ ammo is required. Round count is listed with each class. No steel cases or hand loads. No incendiary or tracers. Ammo will be inspected prior to class. No magnum calibers.
• Tactical and Firearms TRAINING classes are covered under ITAR, and are thus restricted to US Citizens / Legal Residents.

Disclosure: Rifle Course Equipment

The below is required. You must have it.

• You must use a semi-automatic rifle.
• Rifle rentals are available with advanced notice.
• No magnum calibers are allowed during claasses.
• Students are required to have ANSI eye protection and ear protection when attending classes.
• Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. You can rent digial ear protection. Supplies limited. We highly recommend purchasing your own digital ear protection prior to attending the class.
• You will need a sling and a minimum of three(3) magazines for your rifle. This includes one magazine in your rifle and two rifle magazines on your person in either a belt or vest mag pouch.
• A sidearm with a quality holster and quality belt. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class.

The below is recommened, but not required.

• Knee and elbow protection.
• Back up iron sights are recommended. A red dot or optic is acceptable but it must have the ability to be dialed down to 1 power.
• It is helpful but not required to bring cleaning and clearing kit(s) and spare field repair parts.
• Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.

Special Mentions

• Legally obtained short barrel rifles(SBR)’s are permitted if a copy of the tax stamp is presented prior to an instructor prior to class.
• For long distance classes: A semi-automatic rifle or bolt rifle with enough quality “glass” to shoot course targets. Sling and bipod or rest. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required.
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• Tactical and Firearms TRAINING classes are covered under ITAR, and are thus restricted to US Citizens / Legal Residents.

We typically fill our classes and turn students away as the class date nears. Be sure you can attend the class date for which you sign up. Should you become unable to attend a class, you can use your deposit for another class offered within one year of the original class date provided you give at least 72 hour notice to us. We will subtract any upfront costs we incur such as class materials from the deposit. Cancellations shorter than 72 hours and no shows forfeit their deposit. Thank you. NO REFUNDS.

We do not allow the use of 80% home built firearms in our classes such as “Polymer 80” pistols and “80” lower” rifles or pistols. A general rule of thumb: if it does not have a serial number, do not bring it.

These guns have proven to be unreliable in class.

If you bring one to class, and do not have a back-up, or there is not a rental gun available, you will need to leave the class. No refund is given. Thank you for your cooperation.

FIREARM RENTALS
You can rent firearms for your desired class including pistols, rifles, and more. Ask in advanced please.

AMMO PURCHASE
When renting weapons, ammo must be purchased from Cajun to ensure only quality ammo goes through our guns.