NRA CCW

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Successful completion of the NRA Basics of CCW Class is a prerequisite to the NRA CCW Instructor Course.  Please see other pre-requisites below.

The NRA Basics of CCW class can be run as a 2-day class for beginning shooters who have not completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (BoPS) class & have little to no shooting experience.  (Dates can be split up to meet your schedule.  Contact Marie for more information.)

This is a hands-on class for law-abiding US citizens & legal permanent resident alien adults desiring the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal protection.

The NRA Basic CCW Shooting class will be held with an instructor at our facility.  We will work hands-on with various pistols to ensure you know how to safely load, cock, fire, de-cock & unload your pistol safely.  We will practice various stances to see what works best for you using the Fundamentals of Shooting & how they relate to defensive shooting.  We will practice drawing from concealment.  And then?  We go shoot some pistols!  Once we're done shooting for the day, we will do a detailed pistol breakdown & cleaning. 

Ladies-Only classes are available.  Please call Marie for information.

Lessons in the 2-Day NRA Basic CCW Shooting class include:             

Firearm Safety

• Causes of Firearm Accidents, Safe Gun Handling Rules & How They Apply When Carrying or Using a Concealed Firearm
• The Importance of Carrying & Using a Pistol Responsibly & Ethically
• Special Safety Considerations When Carrying/Using a Concealed Pistol
• Safe Firearm Storage

Pistol Nomenclature & Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense

• Types of Pistol Actions
  • Double Action Revolver
  • Semi-Automatics
• Main Components of a Pistol
• Factors for Selecting a Pistol Suited for Individual Self-Defense Needs

Ammunition Knowledge & Defensive Ammunition Selection

• Pistol Cartridge Components
• How to Properly Store Ammunition
• Types of Pistol Ammunition
• Ammunition for Practice vs. Self Defense
• Accessories

Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

• Fundamentals of Marksmanship
• Elements of a Good Shooting Position & How They Can Change in a Defensive Encounter
• Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship
• Defensive Accuracy
• Cover vs. Concealment

Drawing From Concealment

• Safely Presenting & Holstering a Concealed Pistol

Loading & Stoppage Remediation 

• Emergency Reloads
• Stoppages 

Mindset, Responding to an Attack & the Aftermath

• Levels of Mental Awareness
• The Importance of Mental Preparation & Developing the Proper Mindset for Carrying & Using a Pistol for Personal Protection & Facing a Life-Threatening Encounter
• Techniques for Avoiding Life-Threatening Confrontations
• The Psychological & Physiological Changes That May Occur During an Attack
• The Differences Between Having a Firearm for Personal Protection In the Home & Carrying a Pistol for Personal Protection Outside the Home
• Techniques for Controlling & Responding to a Violent Encounter
• The Emotional, Legal & Social Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting

Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment

• Identify Various Pistol Concealed Carry Modes & the Benefits/Limitations of Each
• Basic Principles of Pistol Concealment as They Relate to the Carrying of a Pistol for Self-Defense

Firearm Cleaning & Maintenace

• Cleaning Equipment
• Cleaning & Maintaining a Pistol
• Do I Need a Gunsmith?

Sport Shooting & Training Activities

• NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program
• Recreational Shooting
• NRA-Affiliated Clubs
• Competitive Shooting Events

Shooting Drills & Qualifications

Legal Considerations

• General Rights & Restrictions Under the Laws of GA Permitting the Carrying of Concealed Firearms for Self-Defense
• Key Legal Provision & Restrictions Pertaining to the Use of Deadly Force
• Potential Criminal & Civil Legal Actions That May Be Taken Subsequent to a Defensive Encounter
• Where to Find Detailed Legal Information for Your Specific Jurisdiction

You will need to provide:       

• A notebook, pen & highlighter           
• Eye & ear protection            
• Your pistol*          
• A total of AT LEAST 3 magazines or speed-loaders**
• Your Owner's Manual (if you have one) 
• 200 Rounds of ammunition (minimum)***
• Your cleaning kit (if you have one)
• A towel or cleaning mat (if you have one)

*  Firearms can be provided, or you may bring your own.  A 9mm semi-automatic or a .38 revolver is recommended but bring what you are comfortable shooting & feel you can manage safely.  

**  You MUST have a minimum of 3 magazines for semi-automatics (or 3 speed-loaders for revolvers) in order to complete the shooting exercises.  If you arrive with less than 3, we will have to reschedule your shooting for another day.

***  You may bring more if you desire.  You can fire more if time permits.   

The NRA Basics of CCW class can be run as a 1-day class for more experienced shooters who have completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (BoPS) class.  

If not taken with DSLLC, your NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Certificate must be presented.

This is a hands-on class for law-abiding US citizens & legal permanent resident alien adults desiring the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal protection.

NOTE TO CCW INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES:  This is the class you will be attending in preparation for the CCW Instructor course.

The NRA Basics of CCW Shooting class will be held with an instructor at our facility.  We will work hands-on with various pistols to ensure you know how to safely load, cock, fire, de-cock & unload the different action types.  We will practice various stances & concealment modes to see what works best for you.  And then?  We go shoot some pistols!  

Ladies-Only classes are available.  Please call Marie for information.

Lessons in the 1-Day NRA Basic CCW Shooting class include:             

Firearm Safety

• Causes of Firearm Accidents, Safe Gun Handling Rules & How They Apply When Carrying or Using a Concealed Firearm
• The Importance of Carrying & Using a Pistol Responsibly & Ethically
• Special Safety Considerations When Carrying/Using a Concealed Pistol
• Safe Firearm Storage

Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

• Fundamentals of Marksmanship
• Elements of a Good Shooting Position & How They Can Change in a Defensive Encounter
• Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship
• Defensive Accuracy
• Cover vs. Concealment

Drawing From Concealment

• Safely Presenting & Holstering a Concealed Pistol

Loading & Stoppage Remediation 

• Emergency Reloads
• Stoppages 

Mindset, Responding to an Attack & the Aftermath

• Levels of Mental Awareness
• The Importance of Mental Preparation & Developing the Proper Mindset for Carrying & Using a Pistol for Personal Protection & Facing a Life-Threatening Encounter
• Techniques for Avoiding Life-Threatening Confrontations
• The Psychological & Physiological Changes That May Occur During an Attack
• The Differences Between Having a Firearm for Personal Protection In the Home & Carrying a Pistol for Personal Protection Outside the Home
• Techniques for Controlling & Responding to a Violent Encounter
• The Emotional, Legal & Social Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting

Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment

• Identify Various Pistol Concealed Carry Modes & the Benefits/Limitations of Each
• Basic Principles of Pistol Concealment as They Relate to the Carrying of a Pistol for Self-Defense

Shooting Drills & Qualifications

Legal Considerations

• General Rights & Restrictions Under the Laws of GA Permitting the Carrying of Concealed Firearms for Self-Defense
• Key Legal Provision & Restrictions Pertaining to the Use of Deadly Force
• Potential Criminal & Civil Legal Actions That May Be Taken Subsequent to a Defensive Encounter
• Where to Find Detailed Legal Information for Your Specific Jurisdiction

You will need to provide:       

• A notebook, pen & highlighter           
• Eye & ear protection            
• Your pistol*          
• A total of AT LEAST 3 magazines or speed-loaders**
• Your Owner's Manual (if you have one) 
• 200 Rounds of ammunition (minimum)***
• Your cleaning kit (if you have one)
• A towel or cleaning mat (if you have one)

*  Firearms can be provided, or you may bring your own.  A 9mm semi-automatic or a .38 revolver is recommended but bring what you are comfortable shooting & feel you can manage safely.  

**  You MUST have a minimum of 3 magazines for semi-automatics (or 3 speed-loaders for revolvers) in order to complete the shooting exercises.  If you arrive with less than 3, we will have to reschedule your shooting for another day.

***  You may bring more if you desire.  You can fire more if time permits.   

The goal of the NRA's CCW Instructor Course is to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills & attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic CCW class. 

This course is offered every other month in conjunction with the NRA 1-Day Basic CCW class.

This class consists of 3 parts over 3-4 days:    

The Basic CCW class (1-Day) (see above for detailed information)

• We offer this class in conjunction with the Instructor course to save you gas, etc.  But other dates can be set up if that does not work with your schedule.  If you have already taken the Basic CCW class, we will need a copy of your completion certificate. 

• We complete all prerequisites immediately after this class. (See below.)

Basic Instructor Training (BIT)  If you have taken BIT within the last 2 years, please let us know.  This will reduce your class by one day. If it has been longer than 2 years, you will need to take it again.  Since you are already an instructor, BIT will be a repeat.  This class will be run AFTER the Instructor course (on Day 4).

NRA CCW Instructor Training 

Prerequisites:  

• You must have successfully completed the NRA Basic CCW class.  We schedule the Basic class just before the Instructor course so that they can be run consecutively.  Other dates are available.  Please contact us for more information. 

• You must currently hold an NRA Pistol Instructor certification.  

Lessons in the NRA CCW Instructor Course include:    

     NOTES:  

1. The course is set up in separate modules to allow the Instructor to teach those modules/lessons suited to various State requirements for a carry permit.  
2. The Instructor CCW course will cover lessons that are not covered in Pistol Instructor.

• Introduction of NRA Basic CCW Class Lesson Plans & Teaching Modules/Lessons I-III:
  • Basic CCW Module/Lesson I:  Firearm Safety
  • Basic CCW Module/Lesson II:  Pistol Nomenclature & Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense
  • Basic CCW Module/Lesson III:  Ammunition Knowledge & Defensive Ammunition Selection

• Teaching Basic CCW Module/Lesson IV:  Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

• Teaching Basic CCW Module/Lesson V:  Drawing From Concealment

• Teaching Basic CCW Module/Lesson VI:  Loading & Stoppage Remediation 

• Teaching Basic CCW Module/Lesson VII:  Mindset, Responding to an Attack & the Aftermath

• Teaching Basic CCW Module/Lesson VIII:  Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment

• Student Defensive Pistol Skills

• Running/Managing a CCW Line

• Range Preparation

• Drill Preparation

• Student Live Fire Drills

• Conducting the Shooting Drills & Qualifications

You will need to provide: 

• A pen & different colored highlighter than you used in the Basic class  
• Your Basics of PPOH Handbook (Provided during the Basic CCW class)
• A 1-1/2" 3-ring binder with the PowerPoint & Appendix inserted OR a tablet/laptop with the PowerPoint & Appendix downloaded.  (Power outlets are available.)
• Eye & ear protection   
• Your pistol   
• Your pistol owner's manual, if you have one   
• 300 Rounds of ammunition (minimum)**   
• A total of 3 speedloaders or magazines (minimum) 
• Speedloader or magazine holders that will hold a minimum of 2 
• Holster (& holster purse, if appropriate)   
• Concealed carry clothing        

**You may bring more ammunition if you desire.  You can fire more than 300 rounds if time permits.  This minimum is IN ADDITION to what you'll need for the Basic class.