This eight-hour course covers the safe and effective use of a handgun for personal and home defense, including basic shooting skills, home safety strategies, and self-defense law. Students will fire approximately 150 rounds and learn how to choose a handgun for self-defense. Notably, the legal portion of the course is taught by a California-licensed attorney, covering firearms law and the legal aspects of self-defense.

Prerequisite

Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment with the instructor prior to the class.