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NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor Course

NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor Training

It is required that the pre-course assessment be completed prior to attending the Instructor Course. The assessment may be conducted at any Dynamic Firearms Training Course involving a Range session and should be scheduled in advance.

PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT

Venue – Classroom/Range

· Safely load and unload all available demonstration firearms, covering at least:

· Double-action Revolver

· Semi-automatic Pistol

· Complete rifle shooting exercises as follows:

· Two-handed Standing Position

· One-handed Standing Position

· Two-handed Standing Position different action type

· All shots must hit target

Lesson Details

Lessons begin at lesson six taking into consideration that Basic Instructor Training (BIT) covers lessons 1-5

LESSON SIX (40 min) - Classroom

Introduction to NRA Basic Personal Protection Shooting Course Lesson Plans

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· State the goal of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Describe the Structure of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Outline and Lesson Plans

· Explain NRA policies on safety procedures, course length, required materials, and teaching methods to be followed when conducting an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Outline the content of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

LESSON SEVEN (60 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson I: Introduction to Defensive Shooting

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Conduct Lesson I of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Explain the importance of using firearms responsibly and ethically for Personal Protection In The Home

· Explain the Importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for Personal Protection In The Home

· Explain the NRA’s four levels of awareness

· Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life threatening confrontation

LESSON EIGHT (180 min)

Venue - Range

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson II: Basic Defensive Handgun Skills

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Conduct lesson II of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Conduct a range safety briefing

· Explain and demonstrate all live fire exercises

· Supervise the safe conduct of all live fire exercises

LESSON NINE (30 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson III: Firearms and the Law, Possession, Ownership and the Use of Deadly Force

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Identify persons authorized to conduct Lesson III of NRA Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Determine what material to provide a guest instructor

LESSON TEN (60 min) - Classroom

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson IV: Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Conduct lesson IV of NRA Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Explain Strategies and methods to enhance personal safety at home and in public

· Describe strategies for responding to potentially life threatening encounter.

· Explain the Importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation

LESSON ELEVEN (40 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson V: Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Conduct Lesson V of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol and ammunition suited to individual self-defense needs

· Identify the major cartridge designs available for practice and Personal Protection In The Home, and explain the use, advantages, and disadvantages of each type

LESSON TWELVE (30 min)

Venue - Classroom

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson VI: Sports Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities

At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:

· Conduct Lesson VI of the NRA Personal Protection In The Home Course

· Identify organizations, associations clubs, and businesses that may help your students hone, enhance, and expand their Personal Protection In The Home skills

· Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire practice

LESSON THIRTEEN (90 min) - Classroom

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson VII: Course Review and Examination

At the conclusion of this portion instructor candidates will be able to:

· Explain the role of the examination in the training process

· Explain the role of student evaluations in instructor development

· Explain the importance recognizing students upon successful completion of a student training course

· Take instructor certification test: Score of 90% required for full certification

· Applying to the NRA for certification as a pistol instructor

TOTAL

* 9-Hour Classroom & Range