So it was, from that time on, that half of my servants worked at construction, while the other half held the spears, the shields, the bows, and wore armor; and the leaders were behind all the house of Judah. - Nehemiah 4:16
NRA CCW teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense. The NRA CCW Course is intended for all individuals at least 18 years of age regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation, and is designed to provide the core competencies required for a particular State. Unlike Defensive Pistol this course has no pre-requisites. This instructor-led course gives you direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end and is conducted in a classroom and on a shooting range. The full 10 lesson course is at least 16 hours worth of classroom and range instruction but can be tailored for individual needs for shorter time requirements as long as State training requirements are met. My personal recommendation is that you take full advantage of everything this course offers and go through the complete 10 lessons for the knowledge, skills and attitude for concealed carry of a defensive pistol and the associated marksmanship training. Course topics include 1. Firearm Safety, 2. Pistol Nomenclature, 3. Pistol Selection for Self-Defense, 4. Basic Defensive Pistol Skills, 5. Drawing and Presentation from Concealment, 6. Loading and Stoppage Malfunction Remediation, 7. Mindset, 8. Carry Modes and Concealment, 9. Cleaning, and 10. Sport Shooting and Training Activities. The final Course of Fire (CoF) is a nationally standardized qualification with your NRA Certified Instructor. You will receive two reference books, take an open book, multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blanks, 100 question NRA CCW exam and upon successful completion of both the written exam and CoF (80% on each) will receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.
Due to the volume of curriculum material we will have 30 minutes only for lunch. Please bring your own lunch and snacks, restaurants are not close enough due to the time we need to complete lessons.
Here is what you should bring to class with you:
Eye and ear protection - both earplugs and muffs together are quietest. Electronic earmuffs are convenient especially if used with a hook on your gun belt.
At minimum of 150 rounds of target grade ammunition. 300 for Instructor Candidates. I will not be able to supply you with any if you run short. You may mail order it to your door.
An inexpensive belt clip will make life a little easier also when looking for a place to lay your earmuffs down instead of hanging them around your neck.
A solid gun belt to fit your waist size designed specifically for carrying a holster.
A rigid outside the waistband (OWB) holster for strong side positioning designed to fit your particular pistol that covers the trigger. Stiff leather or some kind of plastic like Kydex are commonly used. I will not allow purses for initial training, inside the waistband (IWB), shoulder rigs, gun/fanny packs, ankle holsters, small of the back, etc. because they are not efficient or safe enough for training purposes. After graduation you may do as you please.
A quality well maintained pistol of at least 9mm if using a semi-automatic or .38 cal if using a revolver. Revolvers must be capable of double action. Single action revolvers are not permitted. Please keep firearms unloaded until your instructor calls for loading at the start of drills.
Three magazines for your semi-auto pistol or two speed loaders / moon clips if using a revolver.
A magazine pouch or speed loader / moon clip holder you can attach to your gun belt on the weak hand side for the spares used in reloading.
For those of us who own magazines that are difficult to load with our thumbs, try a MagLula Uplula tool.
A vest or open front outer garment to use as concealment that covers your belt and holster. Lightweight bicycle / mesh vests are not acceptable.
Pen, pencil, eraser and highlighter.
Lunch or a few snacks and water.
Case for your pistol so you are not walking on to the range "armed".
Manufacturer's manual for your pistol, usually available free on their website if you do not have one.
Dummy cartridges for dry fire practice, at least 4 recommended. - A-Zoom makes solid brown colored aluminum ones available from the Lyman website. Blue ones are not for dry fire practice. ST Action Pro and Lynx brand dummies are brightly colored and made in the USA.
Cleaning kit.
Signed and dated waiver.
Due to the volume of curriculum material we will have 30 minutes only for lunch. Please bring your own lunch and snacks, restaurants are not close enough due to the time we need to complete lessons.
Here is what you should bring to class with you:
Eye and ear protection - both earplugs and muffs together are quietest. Electronic earmuffs are convenient especially if used with a hook on your gun belt.
At minimum of 150 rounds of target grade ammunition. 300 for Instructor Candidates. I will not be able to supply you with any if you run short. You may mail order it to your door.
An inexpensive belt clip will make life a little easier also when looking for a place to lay your earmuffs down instead of hanging them around your neck.
A solid gun belt to fit your waist size designed specifically for carrying a holster.
A rigid outside the waistband (OWB) holster for strong side positioning designed to fit your particular pistol that covers the trigger. Stiff leather or some kind of plastic like Kydex are commonly used. I will not allow purses for initial training, inside the waistband (IWB), shoulder rigs, gun/fanny packs, ankle holsters, small of the back, etc. because they are not efficient or safe enough for training purposes. After graduation you may do as you please.
A quality well maintained pistol of at least 9mm if using a semi-automatic or .38 cal if using a revolver. Revolvers must be capable of double action. Single action revolvers are not permitted. Please keep firearms unloaded until your instructor calls for loading at the start of drills.
Three magazines for your semi-auto pistol or two speed loaders / moon clips if using a revolver.
A magazine pouch or speed loader / moon clip holder you can attach to your gun belt on the weak hand side for the spares used in reloading.
For those of us who own magazines that are difficult to load with our thumbs, try a MagLula Uplula tool.
A vest or open front outer garment to use as concealment that covers your belt and holster. Lightweight bicycle / mesh vests are not acceptable.
Pen, pencil, eraser and highlighter.
Lunch or a few snacks and water.
Case for your pistol so you are not walking on to the range "armed".
Manufacturer's manual for your pistol, usually available free on their website if you do not have one.
Dummy cartridges for dry fire practice, at least 4 recommended. - A-Zoom makes solid brown colored aluminum ones available from the Lyman website. Blue ones are not for dry fire practice. ST Action Pro and Lynx brand dummies are brightly colored and made in the USA.
Cleaning kit.
Signed and dated waiver.