Defensive/CONCEALED Handgun

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The NRA CCW course is an intermediate-level course designed to teach the fundamental skills and responsibilities required to carry a handgun for personal protection. 

The course takes 8-10 hours to complete and consists of classroom work and range training. The classroom portion of the course can be competed in the comfort of your own home or other informal classroom setting and can be split over two or more days.

Learning modules include:

Module 1: Firearm Safety

Module 2: Pistol Nomenclature and Defensive Firearm Selection

Module 3: Defensive Ammunition Selection

Module 4: Fundamental Defensive Pistol Skills

Module 5: Drawing from a Concealed Holster

Module 6: Stoppage and Malfunction Remediation

Module 7: Mindset

Module 8: Carry Modes and Handgun Concealment 

Module 9: Firearm Cleaning and Basic Maintenance 

Module 10: Sport Shooting and Training 

Module 11: Live Fire Practical Exercises and Qualification

During this course we will also discuss:

- Use of lethal force considerations

- The five elements of self-defense (Avoidance, Innocence, Imminence, Proportionality, Reasonableness)

- Conflict avoidance and de-escalation techniques

- Laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use, and possession of firearms 

- Best practices for interacting with law enforcement after a violent encounter

This course includes a written exam, live fire practical exercises, and a live fire qualification so you can be confident in your ability to safely and responsibly carry your handgun for self-defense. 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be issued an official NRA CCW training certificate. 

Successful completion of this course satisfies the State of Colorado's training requirement for issuance of a concealed handgun permit. 

Equipment you will need for this course:

• A quality centerfire handgun (.38, .380, .40, .45, 9mm, etc.)
• A quality strong-side outside-the-waistband holster
• 3 magazines or speed loaders
• 2 magazine/speed loader carriers
• A sturdy belt or gun belt
• 200-400 rounds of ammunition (a minimum of 50 rounds is required for qualification)
• Clothing appropriate for concealed carry/cover garment
• Weather appropriate attire (hat, coat, etc.)
• Range appropriate attire (closed toe shoes, shorts are discouraged) 
• Pen, pencil, and notepad
• Eye and ear protection