Concealed Carry Level 1
NRA Basic Personal Protection Inside the Home Course
NOTICE
This course fulfills the training requirements as provided in Section 5j of 1927 PA 372, for individuals applying for a MCPL
Upcoming Courses
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Course Goal
To develop in the students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self defense.
Course Description
NRA’s Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is much more than just a routine shooting course. It is important that participants have sufficient maturity and life experiences to be able to assess various situations and make mature decisions.
Resulting Knowledge and Skills
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As a result of this training, the student should be able to explain or do the following with regard to carrying and using a pistol for personal protection outside the home:
- Explain the importance of using a firearm responsibly and ethically for personal protection
- Explain the importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter
- Explain and evaluate their state of mental awareness using the four levels of awareness
- Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life-threatening confrontation
- Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship
- Explain the differences between cover and concealment, and identify examples of each
- Explain key provisions of the law pertaining to the purchase, transfer, and possession of handguns
- State key provisions and restrictions within the law pertaining to the use of deadly force
- Explain potential criminal and civil legal actions that may be taken against them subsequent to a defensive encounter
- Explain strategies and methods to enhance their personal safety at home and in public
- Describe strategies for responding to a potentially life threatening encounter
- Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation
- Explain methods for safely storing a personal protection handgun
- Identify the criteria for selecting a handgun and ammunition suited to their individual self-defense needs
- Identify the major cartridge designs available for practice and personal protection and explain the use, advantages, and disadvantages of each type
- Identify organizations, associations, clubs, and businesses that may help them hone, enhance, and expand their personal protection skills
- Explain methods and precautions for dry fire practice
- Successfully complete the NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course written examination
IMPORTANT NOTES!
- You will need to provide the pistol you plan to use for personal protection.
- MI Firearms ETS has pistols for use with the required amount of ammunition for those who have not decided on a pistol for personal protection
- Although you may use any caliber and type of pistol for this course, we suggest that you use a pistol of a minimum caliber of .38 special / 9mm
- Hearing and eye protection are required on the range at all times.
- This course is required to advance to the Personal Protection Outside The Home course offered by MI Firearms ETS
- This course cannot be waived for advancement into the Personal Protection Outside The Home course offered by MI Firearms ETS
- A minimum of 125 rounds of ammunition (9mm or .38 Special minimum) must be fired to complete the range portion of the course
Price: $159
Length of Course: 10 hours
Provided Text
- Basics of Personal Protection in the Home Handbook
- MI Firearms ETS Supplement to Personal Protection in the Home
Prerequisites (one of the following)
- NRA Basic Pistol Course
- NRA Pistols First Steps Pistol Course
- Military DD 214 with pistol qualification
- Passing the Pre-Course Evaluation of by MI Firearms ETS (performed during the course)
Interested?
Add your name to the waiting list, and we will contact you when the next class is available.