Course Goal: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense. The NRA CCW Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. This instructor-led only course gives you direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end and may be conducted in a classroom and on a shooting range with an instructor.
Course topics includes Firearm Safety / Legal Considerations (Mandatory), Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense, Basic Defensive Pistol Skills, Drawing from Concealment, Loading and Stoppage Remediation, Mindset, Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment, Firearm Cleaning, and Training Activities.
Participant must pass a written exam of 90%. For range bring 100 rounds of ammunition and qualification must qualify with an 70% or higher. Participant must also have their own firearms, holster, magazine or speed loader, concealed garment. If not owned it would be provided for the class. Upon successful completion students would be able to apply for their Maryland Wear and Carry, DC CCW, Virginia, Florida, Arizona, and Delaware CCW.