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Course Goal: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense.

 

NRA CCW Course topics include: Firearm Safety (Mandatory), Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense, Basic Defensive Pistol Skills, Drawing from Concealment, Loading and Stoppage Remediation, Mindset, Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment, and Sport Shooting and Training Activities.

 

Students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with NRA Certified Instructors.

 

Students will receive reference books, take a NRA CCW Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate.

 

Course prerequisite:  Student must have completed and passed the NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation OR NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course at BVRPC.  STUDENTS TAKING THIS COURSE ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A HIGH DEGREE OF GUN HANDLING PROFICIENCY. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER'S COURSE.

 

Students are required to bring:

• A semi-automatic pistol of which you are most comfortable shooting with a 4” or 5” barrel that can be shot confidently and on target. 

• 300 rounds of ammo (may not use all)

• An OWB holster made for your pistol that covers the trigger.  No SERPA holsters permitted. No universal, fabric or flimsy holsters permitted.

• TWO magazines that hold at least 6 rounds.

• Mag pouch preferred but not required.

 

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Registration for this course will be available soon

​Tickets are transferrable,

but non-refundable

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Contact pistol@bvrpc.org for more information!