NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course
This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family. The course also provides information on the law-abiding individual's right to self-defense.
NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law. The course is designed for experienced shooters that are able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm.
Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following:
- NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate
- NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate
- NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card
- Military DD 214 with pistol qualification
- Passing the Pre-Course Assessment
Students will learn:
- Basic defensive shooting skills
- Strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation
- Firearms and the law
- How to choose a handgun for self-defense
- Continued opportunities for skill development
Students will receive:
- NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
- Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- Course completion certificate