• Membership
  • In-Person Training
    • Events & Seminars
    • Concealed Carry
    • Self and Home Defense
    • Houses of Worship
    • Shooting Class
    Online Training
    • All USCCA Resources
    • Reciprocity Map &State Gun Laws
    • How To Get AConcealed Carry Permit
    • Mobile App
    • Concealed Carry Magazine
    • Events & Seminars
    • Online Community
    • Gun Facts & Fiction
    • Terminology
    • USCCA Blog
    Store
    • About the USCCA
    • Our Story
    • USCCA Reviews
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Annual Report
    Store
  • Member Stories
  • Log In
Store
  • Membership
  • Training
    In-Person Training
    • Events & Seminars
    • Concealed Carry
    • Self and Home Defense
    • Houses of Worship
    • Shooting Class
    Online Training
  • Resources
    • All USCCA Resources
    • Reciprocity Map &State Gun Laws
    • How To Get AConcealed Carry Permit
    • Mobile App
    • Concealed Carry Magazine
    • Events & Seminars
    • Online Community
    • Gun Facts & Fiction
    • Terminology
    • USCCA Blog
  • About Us
    • About the USCCA
    • Our Story
    • USCCA Reviews
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Annual Report
    Store
  • Member Stories
  • Log In
JOIN

HOME DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS

RF's Firearms Training |

    • Tues, Jul. 7, 2026

      11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  • $75
  • Map Pin
    248 West Valley Drive
    Russellville, KY 42276
  • In-Class Time
    4 Hour(s)
22DAYS
20HRS
20MINS
0SECS

8 seats remaining

What You'll Learn

The USCCA Home Defense Course is approximately 3 hours long, and does not involve any shooting or range time. The course consists of discussions of the following areas: Developing a personal and home protection plan Self-defense firearms basics Defensive shooting fundamentals The legal use of force Violent encounters and their aftermath Gear and gadgets Basic and advanced skills The course uses the book: Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals by Michael Martin

When I receive notice of your registration from USCCA, I will be in touch ASAP. If you haven't heard from me within 24 hours, please call or email me. 1-270-893-5808 or RFJohnston@gmail.com Thanks!

Cancellation Policy: The fees for this class are not refundable. If you can not attend a class on the date you have chosen, you may reschedule the course at a later date. If you do not show up for a class without contacting me 48 hours prior to class, your payment will be forfeited. You will never lose your payment if you just communicate with me. Thanks!

What We'll Teach

Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

Lessons:

  • Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
  • Self-Defense Firearms Basics
  • Shooting Fundamentals
  • Gear and Gadgets
  • The Legal Use of Force
  • Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
  • Basic and Advanced Skills

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

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.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

The fees for this class are not refundable. If you can not attend a class on the date you have chosen, you may reschedule the course at a later date. If you do not show up for a class without contacting me 48 hours prior to class, your payment will be forfeited. You will never lose your payment if you just communicate with me. Thanks!

22DAYS
20HRS
20MINS
0SECS

Upcoming Class Dates for
Home Defense Fundamentals

7 Upcoming

  • Tues, Jul. 7, 2026 11:00 AM
    with RF's Firearms Training
  • Fri, Aug. 7, 2026 11:00 AM
    with RF's Firearms Training
  • Mon, Sep. 7, 2026 11:00 AM
    with RF's Firearms Training
  • Wed, Oct. 7, 2026 11:00 AM
    with RF's Firearms Training
  • Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 11:00 AM
    with RF's Firearms Training
  • Mon, Dec. 7, 2026 11:00 AM
    with RF's Firearms Training
Rating star large
Rating star large
Rating star large
Rating star large
Rating star large

Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone

Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe

Training Powered By:

USCCA Logo - Shield with Eagle Profile with USCCA Written

We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.

  • Ongoing training to keep your family safe
  • Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
  • Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors

4.9

Rating star large
Rating star large
Rating star large
Rating star large
Rating star large

62 Reviews

What Students Are Saying

  • Rating star large
    Rating star large
    Rating star large
    Rating star large
    Rating star large

    Class taken on Sat, Jan. 7, 2023
    |Taught by

    Instructors

    • Richard Johnston

      Russellville, KY

      Rating star large4.9

    Submitted on Mon, Jan. 9, 2023 by Terry S.

Who We Are

We are the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), and we serve gun owners who want to responsibly protect their loved ones.

Read Our Story

Become a Member

Join 867,000+ responsibly armed Americans who trust the USCCA to help them keep their families safe.

Learn More

Learn & Prepare

Discover your rights and responsibilities as a gun owner. Unlock lessons on firearm safety, concealed carry and home defense.

View Resources

Protect What Matters

Be ready to defend your life and prepare for what happens before, during, and after an act of self‑defense.

See Benefits
Please enter your email address.
Join
  • Membership & Pricing
  • Reviews & Testimonials
  • Member Account Login
  • Protector Academy
  • Partnerships & Instructors
  • Concealed Carry Magazine
Train & Learn
  • Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws
  • Firearms Training
  • Concealed Carry Permits
  • Online Community
  • Events & Legal Seminars
  • USCCA Blog
About the USCCA
  • About Us
  • National Reciprocity
  • Press Kit
  • Shop the Store
  • Career Opportunities
  • USCCA Official Partners

Join

  • Membership & Pricing
  • Reviews & Testimonials
  • Member Account Login
  • Protector Academy
  • Partnerships & Instructors
  • Concealed Carry Magazine

Train & Learn

  • Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws
  • Firearms Training
  • Concealed Carry Permits
  • Online Community
  • Events & Legal Seminars
  • USCCA Blog

About the USCCA

  • About Us
  • National Reciprocity
  • Press Kit
  • Shop the Store
  • Career Opportunities
  • USCCA Official Partners
800-674-9779 Send An Email FAQs & Answers

All representatives employed by Delta Defense, LLC.

Messenger Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
American flag

United States Concealed Carry Association - A South Carolina Corporation Mailing Address Delta Defense LLC. 1000 Freedom Way West Bend, WI 53095
Proud to be 100% based in the USA. © 2003-2024 Delta Defense, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without permission prohibited.

Delta Defense, LLC provides sales, marketing, operations and administrative support services to the USCCA and is a licensed insurance agency in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with its principal office in West Bend, WI. Delta Defense, LLC does business as Delta Defense Insurance Services in California. California License #0M34093

Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Winners List

1 Insurance has been purchased by the USCCA and is one of the benefits of membership in the USCCA. USCCA members are additional insureds under a policy issued to the USCCA by Universal Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, an insurance company with its principal place of business in Hudsonville, MI. Coverage and benefits are subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the insurance policy. Information provided herein is for informational purposes and is not intended to be a representation of coverage that may exist in any particular situation. Contact Delta Defense’s Member Engagement Team at 800-674-9779 with any questions.