NRA Basic Personal Protection in The Home Course

Personal Protection In the Home
NRA Basic Personal Protection In The

Home Course
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION
Slide I -1
Introduction
Chief Instructor
Assistants/Staff
Students

Slide I -2
Administrative Items
Security of firearms
Restroom drinking fountains
Phones and emergency exits
Refreshments/snack policy
Smoking policy
Breaks and lunch
Air conditioning and heating adjustments
Cell phones and pager

Slide I -3
Course Goal
What is the goal of the NRA Basic Personal

Protection In The Home Course?

Slide I -4
Course Goal
To develop in the students the basic knowledge, skills

and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a
firearm for protection of self and family, and to
provide information on the law-abiding citizens right
to self defense

Slide I -5
Gun Owners Responsibilities
Read the Gun Owner's Responsibilities on

page viii of the NRA Guide to the Basics of
Personal Protection In The Home.

Slide I -6
Lesson I: Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson you should
now be able to:
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 lifethreatening encounter.
Explain and evaluate your 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.

Slide I -7
Ethical Responsibility
Tool of last resort
The best way to win a confrontation is to
avoid a confrontation.
Are you capable of using deadly force?
Preparation
Religion
Moral standards
Judgment
Mental preparation
Slide I -8
Mindset
NEVER GIVE UP!!!!
Training
Develop a plan
Practice visualization
Practice the plan
Continue training
Visualize target
Control the encounter
Slide I -9
Mental Awareness
Levels of awareness
Maintaining awareness
Slide I -10
Confronting an Intruder or Assailant

Defensive confrontations
Controlling the encounter
Psychological reactions (five possible)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fight
Flight
Freeze
Posture
Submit

Slide I -11
Confronting an Intruder or Assailant Cont

Physiological reactions
Loss of fine motor skills
Tunnel vision
Auditory exclusion
Time dilation
Adrenaline rush
Training for stress
Visualization while training

Slide I -12
If You Must Shoot

Number of shots
No immediate effect or apparent injury
Spotting hits
Incoming fire

Slide I -13
Lesson Summary
Learning Objectives:
You should be able to:
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 lifethreatening encounter.
Explain and evaluate your state of mental
awareness using the four levels of
awareness.
Explain the importance of mental
preparation and physical training for a
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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
potentially
life-threatening
confrontation.
Slide I -14
Questions
What ARE Your Questions?
The Next Lesson Will Be Personal Protection In
The Home Lesson II: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

Slide I -15
Lesson II: Basic Defensive

Pistol Skills

Slide II -16
Lesson II: Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives: Upon Completion of This Lesson
Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive
marksmanship.
Explain defensive accuracy.
Shoot targets in the center of mass using aimed shots from a
two-handed standing position.
Explain the differences between cover and concealment, and
identify examples of each.
Shoot targets in the center of mass:
Using a Flash Sight Picture.
Using Cover and Concealment.
From a Kneeling Position.
At Close Range Using Point Shooting.
Slide II -17
Range Safety Briefing

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Purpose of the shooting event

Range layout and limits
Range safety rules
Range commands
Emergency procedures

Slide II -18
Purpose of the Shooting Event

LIVE Fire Exercises for Personal Protection In The
Home Course
Chief Range Safety Officer
Range Safety Officers
Any other range personnel

Slide II -19
Range Layout and Limits
Entry and exit routes

Ready line
Firing line
Firing points
Left and right range limits
Safety berms
Target area
Target and firing line numbers
Slide II -20
Range Layout and Limits Cont
Backstop and impact area

Downrange
Range flags or warning markers
Other physical safety features of the range
First-aid kit
Phone
Fire extinguishers
Any other applicable equipment
Slide II -21
Range Safety Rules
NRA Gun Safety Rules

1. ALWAYS Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2. ALWAYS Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to
shoot.
3. ALWAYS Keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
General range safety rules

Site specific rules
Administrative rules
Slide II -22
Range Commands
Load, Make Ready!
Target!
Cease Fire!

Slide II -23
Defensive Accuracy
Larger groups
Balanced speed with accuracy
Aim at the center of mass
Determining individual ability

Slide II -24
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Aiming
Sight alignment
Sight picture
Breath control
Hold control (grip)
Trigger control
Finger placement
Trigger movement
Follow-through
Slide II -25
Elements of a Good Shooting Position

Consistency
Balance
Support
Natural Aiming Area (NAA)
Comfort
Slide II -26
Two Handed Standing Ready Positions
Low ready
Retention ready

Slide II -27
Two Handed Standing Shooting

Positions
Isosceles position
Weaver position

Slide II -28
Defensive Shooting Skills

Assessing the area for the additional threats
Scanning
Range safety

Slide II -29

Flash sight picture (sight deviation)
Imperfect alignment
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Quick acquisition
Rapid engagement
Distance equals time

Slide II -30

Flash sight picture (sight deviation continued)
Fig. 1
Center of Mass
Fig. 3
Center of Mass
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Slide II -31
Cover vs. Concealment
Cover
Concealment
Cover vs. concealment
Common household objects: cover or
concealment?
Shooting from cover

Slide II -32

Kneeling position
Point shooting
Verbal challenge
Tueller drill
Slide II -33
Shooting Exercises
Warm up exercise
Flash sight picture sight deviation
Accelerated shots
Cover and concealment
Kneeling position
Point shooting
Verbal challenge drill
Tueller drill

Slide II -34
Lesson Summary
Learning Objectives: You should be able to
Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive
marksmanship.
Explain defensive accuracy.
Shoot targets in the center of mass using aimed shots from a
two-handed standing position.
Explain the differences between cover and concealment, and
identify examples of each.
Shoot Targets in the Center of Mass:
Using a flash sight picture.
Using Cover and Concealment.
From a Kneeling Position.
At Close Range Using Point Shooting.
Slide II -35
Questions
The Home Lesson III: Firearms And the Law:
Possession , Ownership and the Use of Deadly
Force

Slide II -36
Personal Protection In The Home

Lesson III: Firearms And the
Law: Possession , Ownership and
the Use of Deadly Force.

Slide III -37
Learning Objectives
Explain key provisions of the law pertaining to the purchase,
transfer and possession of pistols.
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 you subsequent to a defensive encounter.
Explain where you may find detailed legal information for their
specific jurisdiction.
Slide III -38
Obtaining a Pistol
1.
2.
3.
4.
Federal law
State and local law
Intrastate acquisition
Interstate acquisition

Slide III -39
Laws
Transferring a gun
Possession
Home
Place of business
Curtilage
Temporary residences (hotel, camping etc..)
Automobile
Open carry
Concealed carry
Public places
Government offices
Slide III -40
Laws
Transportation
In Vehicle
On board public mass transit vehicle
In airports and on aircraft
Going to or from a range or hunting
Interstate transportation
Other

Slide III -41
Use Of Deadly Force
Use of reasonable force

Standard of the reasonable man
Use of deadly force
Ability of attacker
Presence of Imminent threat
Innocent victim of attack

Duty to retreat
Castle doctrine
Cessation of threat
Transferred intent
Brandishing

Slide III -42
Laws
Potential legal aftermath of using justified deadly force
Criminal investigation
Fifth Amendment protections
Civil actions

Slide III -43
Resources for Legal Information

Legal information
Obtaining legal representation

Slide III -44
Lesson Summary
Learning Objectives: You should be able to:
Explain key provisions of the law pertaining to the purchase,

transfer and possession of pistols
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 you subsequent to a defensive encounter.
Explain where you may find detailed legal information for

their specific jurisdiction.
Slide III -45
Questions
The Home Lesson IV: Strategies For Home Safety
And Responding To A Violent Confrontation

Slide III -46

Lesson IV: Strategies For Home
Safety And Responding To A
Violent Confrontation

Slide IV -47
Lesson IV: Learning Objectives

Explain strategies and methods to your personal safety at home
and in public.
Describe strategies for responding to a potentially lifethreatening encounter.
Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath
of a violent confrontation.
Explain methods for safely storing a personal protection pistol.
Slide IV -48
Strategies For Home Safety

Making yourself and your home safer
Self
Residence
Grounds and landscaping
Exterior
Interior
Safe room

Slide IV -49

Emergency plan for responding to a possible break-in
1. Retreat to safety
2. Secure the room
Secure/lock door
Retrieve and load firearm
Have phone ready
Have flashlight ready (if appropriate)
Listen
3. Call police/911
4. Verbal warning
Slide IV -50
When the police arrive

1. Establishing contact with police on the scene
2. Police entry
3. Greeting the police

Slide IV -51
Emotional Aftermath
1. Stages of emotion
Elation
Revulsion
Remorse
Self doubt
Acceptance
2. Post-Traumatic Stress
3. Counseling
4. Self reinforcement
Slide IV -52
Legal Aftermath
Criminal Investigation
Self incrimination
Boasting/Bravado
Civil actions

Slide IV -53
Safe Storage
Safe storage rule
Considerations for safe storage
Methods of safe storage
Trigger locks
Key locks and dial combinations
Diligence- Your gun is always somewhere.

Slide IV -54
Lesson Summary
Explain strategies and methods to enhance your personal
safety home and in public.
Describe strategies for responding to a potentially lifethreatening encounter.
Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the
aftermath of a violent confrontation.
Explain methods for safely storing a personal protection
pistol.
Slide IV -55
Questions
The Home Lesson V: Selecting A Pistol For Self
Defense

Slide IV -56

Lesson V: Selecting A Pistol For
Self Defense

Slide V -57
Learning Objectives
Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol and
ammunition suited to your individual self-defense
needs.
Identify major cartridge designs available for
practice and personal protection and explain the use,
advantages, and disadvantages of each type. .

Slide V -58
Selecting A Pistol
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fit
Power
Functional reliability
Revolvers vs. Semi Automatics
Size
6. Caliber
7. Other features
8. New vs. Used
9. Import vs. Domestic
10. Modifications

Slide V -59
Ammunition Considerations
Power vs. Overpenetration
Minimum adequate caliber
+P, +P+, and Magnums

Slide V -60
Bullet Types
Wadcutter
Semi-Wadcutter
Full Metal Jacket

Hollow-Point
Slide V -61
Bullet Types Continued
Jacketed Hollow-point
Frangible
Jacketed Soft-Point

Slide V -62
Ammunition
Testing personal protection ammunition

1. Functioning
2. Changing ammunition
Personal protection vs. Practice ammunition

Slide V -63
Accessories
1. Flashlight
2. Extra magazines
3. Speed loaders
4. Cellular phone

Slide V -64
Lesson Summary
Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol and
ammunition suited to your individual self-defense
needs.
Identify major cartridge designs available for
practice and personal protection and explain the use,
advantages, and disadvantages of each type.

Slide V -65
Questions
The Home Lesson VI: Sport Shooting Activities
and Training Opportunities.

Slide V -66

Lesson VI: Sport Shooting
Activities and Training
Opportunities.

Slide VI -67
Learning Objectives
Identify organizations, associations, clubs and
businesses that may help hone, enhance, and expand
your personal protection skills.
Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire
practice. .

Slide VI -68
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship
Qualification Program

Slide VI -69
Recreational Shooting

Slide VI -70
Shooting Activities
NRA Affiliated Clubs
Competitive shooting events

Slide VI -71
Additional NRA Training

Opportunities
1. NRA Training
2. Other shooting organizations
3. Commercial training facilities
4. Books periodicals and videos
5. Dry practice
www.nrainstructors.org
Slide VI -72
Lesson Summary
Identify organizations, associations, clubs and
businesses that may help hone, enhance, and expand
your personal protection skills
Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire
practice.

Slide VI -73
Questions
The Home Lesson VII: Course Review And
Examination.

Slide VI -74

Lesson VII: Course Review and
Examination.

Slide VII -75
Learning Objectives
Successfully complete the NRA Personal Protection
In The Home Course written examination.

Slide VII -76
TEST
Review
Grade Exams
Evaluations

Slide VII -77
NRA
Founder Ambrose Burnside
History founded 1871

Benefits of membership
NRA Headquarters
Types of membership
Liberty
Annual
Life
Contributory Life
11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Slide VII -78
Programs
(Over 160 Different Programs)
Youth Programs
Womens Programs
Gunsmithing
Hunters Services

Slide VII -79
NRA Whittington Center

A Shooters Paradise
Raton, New Mexico

Slide VII -80
NRA
www.nra.org

Slide VII -81
Questions
DISMISSAL

Slide VII -82

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