Participants should have the basic skills and understanding of safe firearms handling.
This course is designed for responsible adults, so a clean criminal background is mandatory.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Defensive Shooting:
This part covers the importance and
basics of defensive shooting.
2. Basic Defensive Handgun Skills:
Students learn the specific skills needed to respond to a threat quickly and effectively.
3. Firearms and the Law:
Possession, Ownership,
and the Use of Deadly Force
It educates students on the
laws related to firearm ownership,
possession, and the legal use of deadly force.
4. Strategies for Home Safety and
Responding to a Violent Confrontation:
Students are taught how to increase the
safety of their homes and how to
react during a violent incident.
5. Selecting a Handgun for Personal Defense:
This part provides guidelines on selecting a suitable handgun for personal defense.
6. Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities:
The course introduces various sport shooting activities and additional training opportunities.
7. Course Review and Examination:
A thorough course review is done before students take a written examination to evaluate their understanding of the course material.
It's important to remember that firearm
safety and usage should never be taken lightly.
Owning a firearm is a big responsibility.
The NRA PPITH Course will not only equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and your loved ones but also help you understand and abide by the laws related to firearms usage.
This course is ideal for everyone interested in understanding their rights and responsibilities as firearm owners.