NRA CCW
Is This Course For You?
Prior to enrolling, students should have a firm grasp on the Firearms Safety Rules, the Fundamentals of Marksmanship, and should be comfortable handling a firearm. If you are a new shooter or uncomfortable handling a firearm, please take the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting prior to NRA CCW.
Course Overview
NRA CCW is a one day (10 hour) course designed to provide students with the basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude to legally carry a defensive handgun and how to survive a defensive encounter. Course address will be provided upon registration to protect the privacy and safety of our students.
Restrictions
You must be legally permitted to handle a firearm to take this course. This DOES NOT mean that you need a CCW permit. This means that you must not be prohibited from handling a firearm.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to attend this course.
Pregnant and nursing mothers, please consult your doctor.
Pre-Requisites
You must show proof of recent firearms safety training and be comfortable handling a firearm.
There will be a Safety and Proficiency Audit of each student before the course. Audit will include basic handling, loading, unloading, showing clear, and basic firearm manipulation.
If you do not meet these pre-requisites or are unclear, please check out NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting.
Gear List
- At least 150 rounds of target ammunition. NOT RELOADED AMMUNITION (Please contact us if you are unsure what to bring)
- A reliable defensive pistol (No AR/AK Pistols)
- 3 or more magazines for your pistol
- Defensive concealment holster
- Eye protection (There may be low-light shooting, so have clear lenses)
- Ear protection
- Note-taking material
- Closed toe shoes
- Seasonal appropriate attire
- Gun case or range bag to transfer your pistol and gear to and from the range
Recommended Gear List
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Water and Snacks
- Lunch
- Baseball cap
- Electronic Hearing Protection
- No low cut shirts that hot brass casings could fall into
Cancelation Policy
- No refunds for cancellation
- If family or personal emergencies prevent you from attending, you may transfer your registration to a later course date scheduled within one (1) year of the course you originally registered for.
- These terms are subject to change at any time.