NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home

Dynamic Firearms Training has authorized training counselors/ instructors to train students this vital course. We only use Authorized NRA Training Counselors / Instructors, and either Authorized Law Enforcement or knowledgeable Attorney’s to teach this course. This course will teach the necessary tactics and procedures necessary to survive the traumatic circumstances of a personal attack to you or a loved one outside your home along with the necessary steps to take to help protect you from criminal prosecution while using your firearm as a defensive tool*.

Lesson Details

Lesson I (1 hr)

Venue - Classroom

Introduction to Concealed Carry Safety and the Defensive Mindset

• The Importance of Carrying and Using a Pistol Responsibly & Ethically for Personal Protection Outside the Home
• How the three fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling apply when carrying or using a concealed pistol outside the home
• How the NRA rules for storing or using a gun apply when carrying or using a concealed pistol outside the home Special safety considerations outside the home
• Special Safety Considerations must be observed when carrying or using a concealed pistol outside the home
• The various techniques for storing a pistol safely outside the home
• The four levels of awareness and how they apply to concealed pistol outside the home

Lesson II   (1 hr)

Venue - Classroom

Introduction to Self Defense and Concealed Carry

• Importance of mental preparation and developing the proper mindset for carrying and using a pistol for personal protection and facing a life threatening encounter outside the home
• Techniques for avoiding life-threatening confrontations outside the home
• The psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack
• The differences between having a firearm for protection in the home and carrying a pistol for protection outside the home
• Techniques for controlling and responding to a violent encounter outside the home
• The  Emotional, legal and social aftermath of a defensive shooting outside the home

Lesson III   (1 hr)

Venue- - Classroom

Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry and Self-Defense

• Explain the general rights and restrictions under the laws permitting the carrying of a concealed pistol for self defense
• Key legal provisions and restrictions pertaining to the use of deadly force outside the home
• Potential criminal and civil legal actions that may be taken subsequent to a defensive encounter outside the home
• Where to find local jurisdiction specific legal information

Lesson IV   (1 hr)

Venue-- Classroom

Carry Modes and Concealment

• Identify the various pistol concealed carry modes and benefits and limitations of each
• Explain the basic principles of pistol concealment as they relate to the carrying of a pistol for self-defense outside the home

Lesson V    (1 1/2 hr)

Venue - Range

Presenting the Handgun from Concealment

• Techniques for safely presenting a handgun from concealment

Lesson VI  (2 hrs)

Venue - Range

Presentation, Position and Movement

• Presenting a handgun from concealment and shooting targets in center of mass, to include:
• After moving to a high barricade
• Engaging two targets
• Using aimed fire techniques with strong hand only
• Using point shooting with two hands
• Using Point shooting with strong hand only

Lesson VIII      (1/2 hr)

Venue - Classroom

Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities

· Organizations, associations, clubs, and businesses that may help hone, enhance, and expand personal protection skills

· Methods and precautions for dry-fire practice, including drawing from a holster

Lesson IX        (1 hr)

Venue - Classroom

Course Review and Examination

• Programs, history and membership benefits of the NRA

Completion of the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home written examination

PPOTH Advanced Course Lesson Details

Lesson VII       (5 hrs)

Venue- Range (Required to earn 'advanced' certificate)

Special Shooting Techniques

Advanced presenting of a handgun from concealment and shooting targets in center of mass, to include:

• Using hip shooting techniques with strong hand - "speed rock"
• Moving rearward, stopping and shooting
• From standing to kneeling behind low barricade
• From standing to squatting behind low barricade
• Moving to low barricade kneeling or squatting
• From sitting to standing
• From standing, facing 90 degrees to target, turning left to shoot
• From standing, facing 90 degrees to target, turning right to shoot
• From standing, facing 180 degrees to target, turning left to shoot
• Standing, facing 180 degrees to target, turning right to shoot
• Engaging at extended range
• Under low-light conditions

Completion of this Lesson earns students the 'Advanced' certificate of completion

Normally conducted in a separate session of training available to all those holding a 'Basic' completion certificate

Equipment Requirements

Firearm Retention

• Strong-side concealed-carry hip holster (required)
• Concealed-Carry Vest or light jacket (required)
• Concealed-carry purse (optional)
• Fanny-pack carry holster (optional)

Ammunition

Lesson Five:         42 rounds

Lesson Six:              54 rounds

Lesson Seven:        112 rounds

Total:                      208 (minimum), 300 (recommended)

TOTAL

9 or 14-Hour Classroom & Range

*You should always consult your own attorney regarding any legal advice received and how it pertains to your own situation

Personal Protection Outside the Home is a newest NRA firearms instruction course, which has been available since January, 2007.  This course is designed to help develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside the home.

Unlike other NRA courses, this course has two levels of accomplishment associated with it.  The two levels include the Basic and the Advanced versions of the course material.  They differ by a single lesson (Lesson VII), which adds an additional five (5) hours of instruction over the nine (9) hours which are included in the basic version.  As a result, taking the complete advanced course would include a minimum of fourteen (14) hours of classroom and range instruction.

Two separate certificates are achievable with this course, and will be presented to those students completing either or both versions.  The certificates for the advanced version also differ in that they have 'check boxes', initialed by the instructor, showing which form(s) of concealed-carry firearm presentation were performed by the student.  The three forms include: 1) Hip Holster, 2) Fanny Pack, and 3) Holster Purse.

In addition, this course is designed to build upon the training provided in the NRA Personal Protection in the Home course (PPITH) - which is a pre-requisite, and needs to be demonstrated by presenting a PPITH student completion certificate, or by passing the PPITH student test with a minimum score of 70% prior to the start of the course material.