Self Defense Firearms Basics

•  Four Universal Safety Rules
• Properly Clearing Semi-Automatics and Revolvers Additional Safety Considerations
• Double Action vs. Single Action
• Detailed Revolver and Semi-Automatic Explanations Handgun Sizes and Weights
• Pros and Cons of Different Handgun Options Ammunition and Ballistic Basics
• Ammunition & Semi-Automatic Malfunctions and their Clearance
• An Introduction to Home Defense Shotguns, and the AR-15 Platform
• Tasers and Pepper Spray

Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters

What to Bring

• Pen & Notebook

Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.

This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.