BEGINNER PISTOL: USCCA BASIC PISTOL, CONCEALED CARRY & HOME DEFENSE
- Sat, Sep. 12, 2026
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, Sep. 12, 2026
- $249
- In-Class Time6 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
This Course includes: (1) Developing a Personal & Home Protection Plan: Violent Crimes in United States, Importance of Conflict Avoidance, Situational Awareness, Color Codes of Awareness, Action v. Reaction, Observing Your Environment, Planning for Home Security, Mental Exercises and How a Concealed Carry Permit Fits; (2) Self-Defense Firearm Basics: Clearing Semi-Automatics and Revolvers, Additional Safety Considerations, Double Action v Single Action, Revolvers & Semi-Automatics Explained, Handgun Sizes & Weights, Pros/Cons of Handgun Options, Ammunition & Ballistic Basics, Ammunition & Semi-Automatic Malfunctions/Clearances, Home Defense Shotguns & AR-15s and Tasers & Pepper Spray; (3) Defensive Shooting Fundamentals: Muscle Memory Explained, Proper Grip, Stance or “Shooting Platform,” Point Shooting, Flash Sight Picture, Sighted Fire and Trigger Control; (4) The Legal Use of Force: Reasonable Force & Deadly Force Defined, Use of a Force Continuum, Justifying the Use of Deadly Force, Defense in Home v Defense Outside Home and Defending Property; (5) Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath: Understanding Fight or Flight, Physiological Reactions to Extreme Stress, Issuing Commands & Reviewing Options, When Left with No Other Choice, When the Right to Use Deadly Force Ends, The Immediate Aftermath and Dealing with the Police; (6) Gear and Gadgets: Explaining Holster Retention, Types of Holsters, Belts, Tactical Flashlights, Night Sights, Lasers and Gun Safes & Storage; and (7) Basic and Advanced Skills: Muscle Memory Revisited, Proper & Safe Dry Fire Exercises (Basic to Advanced), Drawing from the Holster, Flashlight Hold Options, Getting Your Spouse Involved, Raising Kids Around Guns and What’s Next?
Cancellation Policy: Due to the high demand for Firearm Trainers LLC classes, there are no refunds. However, we do allow students to transfer to a future date of the same class when possible.
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 registration fee includes use of a rental pistol for students who have not yet purchased a pistol. Coffee and water will be served. For the safety of all students, electronic hearing protection is required at all times. No exceptions. Pocket pistols are prohibited. Students should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of class. Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines). There are no prerequisite classes required to take this course. USCCA materials/techniques are taught in this course by USCCA Certified Instructors. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a USCCA Completion Certificate. We do NOT issue concealed carry permits as part of this class. Classes with fewer than 3 students registered will be cancelled and you will be moved into the next available class opening automatically with notice to you. Please note that if you are unable to make the following scheduled class, you will be moved into a future scheduled class date/time of your choosing. No refunds will be issued.
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Handgun
- Ammunition
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Close-toed Shoes
- Long Pants
- Lunch
- Water / Beverage
- Pen & Notebook
- Brimmed Hat
What is Provided
- Targets
Training Powered By:
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