Richard Johnston

The course consists of instruction in the following areas: How and Where to apply for a CCDW permit; Developing a personal and home protection plan; Firearms basics; Shooting fundamentals; The legal use of force; Police interaction; 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, 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!

Take this class along with the Emergency First Aid class. Both classes can be completed in one day Together, in this Countering the Mass Shooter Threat course, we will analyze data gathered from 48 mass shootings that have occurred since Columbine, to determine what can learned from these tragedies, including whether a reduction in magazine capacity or the banning of any class of firearm would have changed the outcome. Michael Martin also looks at whether gun-free zones figure into the planning of these mass murderers; whether victim response at any mass shooting has made a difference; and whether universal background checks or other proposals by gun control advocates stand a chance of stemming the current trajectory of these shootings. USCCA summarizes this data with a comprehensive plan designed to eliminate the scourge of these shooters once and for all. This course is presented in an easy-to-follow format, including a textbook, with information for all experience levels. Essential lessons on topics like gun-free zones, magazine capacity, and using the Run, Hide, Fight methodology are already saving lives across the country. Here are just a few of the lifesaving lessons you will learn in this class: Create An Emergency Operations Plan: Discover how you can end attacks early and minimize the number of victims involved in an incident with strategic planning and preparedness training. Triage And Treat The Wounded: Learn the lifesaving materials and measures you can take to save critically injured victims immediately after an attack is over. Expert Recommendations: Get advice on topics like how to properly develop an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for your home, church, or place of business. Understand Your Attacker: Dive into the history of mass shootings, what the statistics tell us, and what your aggressor is likely thinking. Debunk Common Myths: Finally get your questions about magazine capacity, banning firearms, and special watch lists answered. Know The Signs: Uncover how you can identify and deter potential shooters before they strike. The course also includes a copy of the book: Countering the Mass Shooter Threat 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!

Take this class along with the Countering the Mass Shooter Threat class. Both classes can be completed in one day Would you know what to do if you were deep in the wilderness, and a hunting companion sustained a penetrating chest wound from an errant round? Could you prolong the life of a loved one long enough for the ambulance to arrive, if he or she had sustained a lacerated artery from a violent attacker armed with a knife? While most Americans are comfortable dealing with the cuts and scrapes of everyday life, and tens of thousands have learned the Heimlich maneuver and CPR, most individuals would be a bit less comfortable dealing with severe, life threatening injuries or illnesses when seconds count, and EMS personnel and the emergency room are minutes (or longer) away. In this course, written by USCCA Chief Instructor (and certified firefighter and EMT) Michael Martin not only explains the proper way to access a patient, he also covers in great detail the proper way to deal with significant issues such as serious bleeding, chest injuries, a compromised airway, spinal injuries, broken bones, and more. While it might seem unrealistic to translate what professional EMTs and paramedics are able to do in an emergency versus the things that non-professionals would be capable of, but in life threatening medical and traumatic emergencies, it all boils down to the same thing 14 sustaining the life of the patient until he or she can be delivered to the emergency room. This course also includes a copy of the book: Emergency First Aid Fundamentals by Micheal Martin. You will be provided with a 'USCCA Proof of Training Certificate' upon successful completion of this course. This Emergency First Aid Fundamentals course certification meets OSHA first aid standard as outlined in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.151(b).

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!

Created by a woman for women, Beth Alcazar, USCCA Associate Editor and Senior Training Counselor, Womens Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals is a welcoming and engaging training course with multiple layers of instruction. This course, featuring three distinct levels that can be separated or taken in combination (Womens Basic Pistol, Womens Intermediate Pistol, and Womens Defensive Pistol), the course is designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms (and maybe have never picked up a gun before) through those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting and take the next step with their firearms skills, tools, and mindset. This course covers only Basic and Intermediate Levels, and does include range time. The Advanced level is taught the following day, also with range time, for an additional minimal fee to cover expenses. The fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, reviewed, and built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules, situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, marksmanship skills, advanced firearms handling, defensive pistol fundamentals, and the use of deadly force. Specifically, Womens Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals is all about sharing the basics, along with the fun, the seriousness, and the importance of being a responsibly armed female. The course also includes a copy of the 175 page book: Womens Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals by Beth Alcazar.

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!

Created by a woman for women, Beth Alcazar, USCCA Associate Editor and Senior Training Counselor, Womens Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals is a welcoming and engaging training course with multiple layers of instruction. This course, featuring three distinct levels that can be separated or taken in combination (Womens Basic Pistol, Womens Intermediate Pistol, and Womens Defensive Pistol), the course is designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms (and maybe have never picked up a gun before) through those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting and take the next step with their firearms skills, tools, and mindset. This course covers only The Advanced level of training, and is the completion of the Womens Handgun and Self Defense course. (NOTE: the Basic and Intermediate level classes are prerequisites for this class.) The Advanced level is taught the day following the Basic and Intermediate levels, also with range time, for an additional minimal fee to cover expenses. The fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, reviewed, and built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules, situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, marksmanship skills, advanced firearms handling, defensive pistol fundamentals, and the use of deadly force. Specifically, Womens Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals is all about sharing the basics, along with the fun, the seriousness, and the importance of being a responsibly armed female. The course also includes a copy of the 175 page book: Womens Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals by Beth Alcazar.

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!

The USCCA Instructor Certification course consists of one day online (online portion must be completed prior to classroom training), and up to two days in the classroom, including hands-on breakout sessions and a live-fire exercise. Ownership of the Instructor Toolkit is required.

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!

The USCCA Basic Handgun Course is approximately 4 hours long, and is geared toward your own personal pistol, if you have one. If you do not own a pistol no problem... we include a session on what to look for when buying a pistol. If you own a pistol bring it to the class. You need NO ammunition as firing is not part of this class. It is not approved for a concealed carry permit. The course consists of discussions of the following areas:

Self-defense firearms basics Defensive shooting fundamentals Gear and gadgets Basic and advanced skills

USCCA has taken the FEMA Active Shooter curriculum, and updated and improved its precepts. In the 'Church Safety: Protecting your Congregation' course, we not only teach you responses to this threat, but also suggest a plan to eliminate the scourge of these shooters, once and for all.

Together, in this 'Church Safety: Protecting your Congregation course,' we will analyze data gathered from mass shootings that have occurred, to determine what can learned from these tragedies, including whether a reduction in magazine capacity or the banning of any class of firearm would have changed the outcome. Michael Martin, author of this book, also looks at whether “gun-free” zones figure into the planning of these mass murderers; whether victim response at any mass shooting has made a difference; and whether “universal background checks” or other proposals by gun control advocates stand a chance of stemming the current trajectory of these shootings.

In this class we will cover:

How to identify job-related activities that put agents at risk of an attack.

Situational Awareness: Teach students the finer points of tuning into their environment, helping them avoid a potentially violent encounter.

Commonly used cell phone safety features and apps that can be used to keep agents safe.

Legal use-of-force: What criteria must be met before an agent can use reasonable or lethal, non-lethal, or lethal force, and the consequences that might follow.

Defensive Options: armed, unarmed and less lethal.

Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals course is a FAMILY course. This means you can attend this course with the intention of passing on what you have learned to your children, OR, you can attend with them.

It is a comprehensive guide designed to address the topic of firearms and safety with kids of all ages, (as young and 3 and up - customizable due to age and maturity of the child) and to provide a positive, welcoming, and fun learning experience for youth – all while promoting the safe, responsible and ethical use of firearms.

This course provides the information and the skills you need for you, the parent, and for the young people with whom you share this – to be more confident, capable and safe with firearms.

This class in its entirety, covers the following topics, and takes 10 to 12 hours to complete. I will call you after you have signed up for part one and we will pick those modules that you feel best apply to you and your family.

Note that part 1 will take roughly 6 hours to complete. We can mix and match these modules to fit your needs. If you want to carry on with other modules and firearms disciplines, we can get you scheduled for any or all of the remaining modules of the class after you complete part 1.

The Fundamental Safety Lecture - this is a 3-hour seminar geared specifically towards the adults in a child’s life - whether that be parents/guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends, etc. This portion of the class covers three important facets of safety:

• Education » How, when and what parents should teach children about firearms safety
• Prevention » Dispel myths surrounding firearms, look deeper into hospitalization data and preventable tragedies, and discuss safe firearms storage options
• Action » Review and discuss realistic scenarios to help parents consider their risk mitigation options and put plans in place

Family-Focused Safety Series - this is a collection of nine, hour-long modules geared toward parents/adults and children of all ages. Any of these modules can be covered in the initial class (part 1) and are NOT limited to part 2. These modules are:

• Accident Prevention and Safety Basics » An introduction to what safety is and the gun safety rules
• Firearms Heritage and Use » The history of the Second Amendment and firearms use in America today
• Firearms Safety Rules » The basics of what to do – and what not to do – with a firearm
• Range Rules and Etiquette » What to expect on the range and how to act responsibly
• Shooting Fundamentals » The seven shooting fundamentals
• Firearms Familiarization: Long Guns » The parts, basic functions and fundamentals of long guns
• Firearms Familiarization: Handguns » The parts, basic functions and fundamentals of handguns
• Dry-Fire Practice » Dry-fire tools, preparation and drills
• Situational Awareness » The CODE process and Color Codes of Awareness

Before learning how to hold, aim, or even shoot, you’ll first learn the various features, functions, and components of your gun. This is an essential step in understanding the proper and safe use of a firearm.

A staple of high-quality training, dry-fire drills allow you to practice while observing what your body does naturally. This progressive approach to training helps to develop proper form every step of the way.

Once you’ve developed proper shooting mechanics, the next step is putting it all into practice on the range. You’ll work with your certified instructor to improve your skills in a controlled and safe environment.

Before learning how to hold, aim, or even shoot, you’ll first learn the various features, functions, and components of your gun. This is an essential step in understanding the proper and safe use of a firearm.

A staple of high-quality training, dry-fire drills allow you to practice while observing what your body does naturally. This progressive approach to training helps to develop proper form every step of the way.

Once you’ve developed proper shooting mechanics, the next step is putting it all into practice on the range. You’ll work with your certified instructor to improve your skills in a controlled and safe environment.