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Concealed Carry

The knowledge, skills, and attitude to carry a concealed pistol responsibly, day to day.

Who it's for
Anyone carrying or planning to carry concealed, regardless of prior shooting experience.
Prerequisites
Comfort with safe handling of a pistol is recommended. Basic Pistol or equivalent experience is helpful but not required.
Length & format
Generally a single day, about 8 hours including a lunch break. NRA courses are objective-based, so the exact schedule can shift around the day's goals.
Note: I am not a lawyer and this course is not legal advice. I cover the basics of legal considerations for carrying in Pennsylvania, but this is not a substitute for doing your own research and consulting a qualified attorney on the specifics of your situation.

Overview

Getting a permit and actually being prepared to carry are two different things. This course goes beyond the legal minimum to cover what carrying responsibly looks like day to day: how you carry, how you practice, and how you think about the decision to carry in the first place.

What you'll learn

  • Choosing a carry method and holster
  • Drawing safely from concealment
  • Situational awareness and avoidance
  • Legal considerations for carrying in Pennsylvania (overview only)
  • Maintaining proficiency after the course ends
  • Live-fire qualification

What to bring

  • The attitude to learn, the ability to remain patient, and the willingness to follow instructions. Everything else is taught during the course.
  • Eye and ear protection, minimum for any live-fire session
  • The pistol and holster you intend to carry, loaners are not available for this course
  • A strong side, Outside the waistband (OWB) holster is recommended for the live-fire portion, please no appendix or inside the waistband (IWB) holsters for the live-fire portion of this course.
  • 100 rounds of ammunition for your own pistol

What's included

  • NRA Guide: Personal Protection Outside of the Home handbook
  • NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
  • NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
  • CCW Student Examination
  • NRA course completion certificate