NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.
Full Description: This class is approximately 14 hours long over two days. Students have the opportunity to attend this class using a quality strong side hip holster that covers the trigger or use a holster purse. From a review of safe firearms handling and proper mindset to presentation from concealment and multiple shooting positions, this class contains the essential skills and techniques needed to prevail in a life-threatening situation. The NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home Class 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 In The Home Class (prerequisite). Class instruction: 6 hours. Outside shooting: 8 hours
Personal Protection Outside The Home
Winchester Marksmanship Qualification Booklet
NRA PPOTH Completion Certificate
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Accreditation: Red Dot Arms provides comprehensive training classes with Certified NRA Instructors. This class is NRA Certified and meets all NRA firearms safety guidelines.
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Cost: $200
There is a $80 deposit that is non-refundable, but transferable.
Length: 14 Hours
This class consists of 6 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of range time.
Prerequisites: YES
The NRA Basic Pistol Class or RDA CCL 1 as well as NRA PPITH are the prerequisites for this class.
To teach students how to avoid dangerous confrontations and how to safely, effectively and responsibly use a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.
Any age may attend, but those under 18 must be accompanied by participating parent or guardian. Prospective students under 21 years of age please contact us at training@rdarms.com.
Things that you should bring to the class!
For the purpose of your safety and accommodating special needs participants, please contact us at training@rdarms.com if any of the following conditions apply to you:
- Pregnancy, mental handicap, physical handicap, disabled, visually impaired, under the influence of prescription drugs, under the influence of illegal drugs and/or under the influence of alcohol
Is this a defensive shooting class?
Yes
Do I need a holster for the Basic Personal Protection Outside of the Home Course?
Yes, please bring your own holster.
Is this class mandated for a CCL permit?
No, but this class will actually teach you to defend yourself with a handgun.
Can I bring my own firearms?
Yes, please bring your firearm both to the classroom portion and range portion of the class.
Can I rent a firearm for this class?
This is an advanced class, and we expect the student to be very proficient with his/her firearm. Thus, rentals are not available for this class.
Is there shooting from cover and concealment in this class?
Yes
I have a concealed carry permit already, what benefits would I gain by taking this class?
Your concealed carry training and permit makes it legal for you to carry, but you probably are not ready to defend yourself in a violent encounter. This is a defensive shooting class and will actually teach the skills you need to defend yourself.
Disclaimer:
FOID Statement: Illinois residents that will be TRANSPORTING their own firearm to and from the class/range must be in possession of a valid FOID/CCL card, and be of legal age, 21 for handguns, and 18 for long guns. A FOID card is not required to participate in the class. Out of state residents need to follow the age requirements and have a valid ID.
We reserve the right to dismiss any student for unsafe behavior and/or failure to follow instructions. No refund will be offered.
