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

The NRA CCW Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. This instructor-led only course gives you direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end and may be conducted in a classroom and on a shooting range with an Instructor.

NRA CCW takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course may be completed in a single day format or over several days with smaller blocks of instruction.

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
• Firearm Cleaning
• Sport Shooting and Training Activities.

Course length is determined by the Instructor, to meet your State’s requirements for a CCW permit.

Additionally, students may complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor.

Students will receive reference books, take a NRA CCW Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.