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NRA Basic Personal Protection In the Home Course Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: State the goal of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course. Describe the structure of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Outline and Lesson Plans. Explain NRA policies on safety procedures, course length, required materials, and teaching methods to be followed when conducting an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course.

Structure of the NRA Lesson Plans Introduction (pages 1-10) Basic Total Participant Involvement (TPI) Breaks Safety Emergencies No live ammunition in class. Student verification of unloaded firearms Terminology

Structure of the NRA Lesson Plans (continued…) Course outline (page 13) Goal Length of course Student text Course lessons Required Materials (page 17) Learning Objectives (pages 13-15) Length of lesson Facility Training aids References Content 26840 26834

Structure of the NRA Lesson Plans (continued…) Instructional notes Lesson plan walk-through Pages I-1-VII-7 Student examination and grading key 6-1 The NRA Student Handbook NRA Basics of Personal Protection In the Home

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: State the goal of the Basic Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course. Describe the structure of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In the Home Course Outline and Lesson Plans. Explain NRA policies on safety procedures, course length, required materials, and teaching methods to be followed when conducting an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course. Outline the content of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will an example of how to teach Personal Protection In the Home Lesson I: Introduction to Defensive Shooting

Introduction to Defensive Shooting

Introduction to Defensive Shooting Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Conduct Lesson I of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Explain the importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter Explain the four levels of awareness Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life-threatening confrontation.

Demonstration of Lesson I Personal Protection In the Home Course Training Counselor(s) will play the role of the instructor for teaching Lesson 1: Introduction to Defensive Shooting Instructor candidates will play the role of Basic Students as well as seasoned Personal Protection In the Home instructors Evaluating a new instructors performance. (PLEASE: Follow along in your lesson Plan I-1 – I-15 and your student handbook)

Turn to page I-1 in the NRA Basic PPITH Lesson Plan Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Explain the importance of using a firearm responsibly and ethically for personal protection. Explain the importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter. Explain and evaluate their state of mental awareness using the four levels of awareness Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life-threatening confrontation.

Chief Instructor Assistants/Staff Students Introduction Chief Instructor Assistants/Staff Students

Administrative Items Ammunition Policy Security of firearms Restroom Drinking fountains Phones and Emergency exits Refreshments/snack policy Smoking Policy Breaks and Lunch Air conditioning and heating adjustments Cell phones and pager

Course Goal What is the goal of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In the Home Course?

Course Goal To develop in the students the basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self defense

Gun Owners Responsibilities Read the “Gun Owner's Responsibilities” on page viii of the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home. pg viii

Ethical Responsibility Tool of last resort. “The best way to win a confrontation is to avoid a confrontation.” Are you capable of using deadly force? Preparation Religion Moral Standards Judgment Part II pg 17 Mental Preparation

Mindset NEVER GIVE UP!!!! Training Practice Visualization Chap 5 pg 25 Develop a Plan Practice Visualization Practice the Plan Continue Training Visualize Target Control The encounter

Mental Awareness Levels of Awareness 1. Unaware 2. Aware 3. Alert 4. Alarm Maintaining Awareness Part II pg 17

Confronting an Intruder or Assailant Defensive confrontations Controlling the Encounter Psychological Reactions (Five Possible) Chap 15 pg 139 Fight Flight Freeze Posture Submit Chap 15 pg 140

Confronting an Intruder or Assailant Cont… Physiological Reactions Loss of fine motor skills Tunnel vision Auditory exclusion Time dilation Adrenaline rush Chap 15 pg 142 Training For Stress Visualization while training

If You Must Shoot Number of Shots No immediate effect or apparent injury Spotting hits Incoming fire Chap 16 pg 147

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: You should be able to: Explain the importance of using a firearm responsibly and ethically for personal protection. Explain the importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter. Explain and evaluate their state of mental awareness using the four levels of awareness Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life-threatening confrontation.

Lesson 1 Introduction to Defensive shooting conclusion This demonstration should have given you an idea of how to follow the NRA Basic Personal Protection In the Home Lesson Plans.

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you should be able to: Conduct Lesson I of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Explain the importance of developing the proper mindset for using a firearm for personal protection and facing a life-threatening encounter Explain the four levels of awareness Explain the importance of mental preparation and physical training for a potentially life-threatening confrontation.

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson II: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

Basic Defensive Pistol Skills Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Conduct Lesson II of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Conduct a Range Safety Briefing Explain and Demonstrate all Live Fire Exercises Supervise the safe conduct of all live fire exercises.

Turn to page II-1 in the Personal Protection In the Home Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship Explain defensive accuracy Shoot Targets in the center of mass using aimed shots from a two-handed standing position. Explain the differences between cover and concealment, and identify examples of each

Learning Objectives Continued Shoot targets in the center of mass Using cover and concealment Using a flash sight picture From a kneeling position. At close range using point shooting.

USE Training aids for your presentations Assignments Group 1, Section B. Range Safety Briefing, and C. Defensive Accuracy. Group 2, Section D. Fundamentals of Marksmanship, E. Elements of a Good Shooting Position, F. Two-handed standing shooting position, and G. Warm Up exercise. Group 3, Section H. Assessing the Area for additional threats, I. Flash Sight Picture, J. Accelerated Shots and K. Cover and Concealment. Group 4, Section L. Kneeling Position, M. Point Shooting, N. Verbal Challenge, and O. Tueller Drill. Preparation time 15 minutes Presentation time 10 minutes USE Training aids for your presentations

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Conduct Lesson II of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Conduct a Range Safety Briefing Explain and Demonstrate all Live Fire Exercises Supervise the safe conduct of all live fire exercises.

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson III: Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force.

Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force.

Basic Defensive Handgun Skills Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Identify person(s) authorized to conduct Lesson III of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course What material to provide a guest instructor

Turn to page III-1 in the Personal Protection In the Home Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Explain key provisions of the law pertaining to the purchase, transfer, and possession of handguns. State key provisions and restrictions within the law pertaining to the use of deadly force. Explain potential criminal and civil legal actions that may be taken against them subsequent to a defensive encounter Explain where they may find detailed legal information for their specific jurisdiction.

NRA Policy on guest Speakers Lesson III This lesson must be conducted by an attorney licensed to practice law within the state this course is given and who is familiar with this area of the law, a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) who possesses an intermediate, or higher, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate granted within the state, or an individual currently certified to instruct this area of the law by the state in which this course is presented. NRA Certified Instructors may conduct this lesson only if they meet the requirements stated above and then only in their capacity as an attorney, or other state certified individual not in their capacity as an NRA Certified Instructor.

NRA Policy on guest Speakers Lesson III Instructors are authorized to reproduce this lesson and provide a copy to the presenter. It is essential to the quality of the lesson that the presenter be provided a copy of the lesson plan in advance of the class to allow for proper preparation and planning. Schedule your class and coordinate with the presenter to allow ample time for questions and answers during and at the end of this lesson.

Obtaining Guest Speakers What are some ideas on obtaining qualified guest speakers in your area? Guest speakers are special members of the training team , which conducts the NRA Personal Protection Protection Course(s). You have a responsibility to let them know exactly what they need to do to effectively teach their portion of the course.

Working with Guest Speakers Preparation Support for Guest Speaker Recognition

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Identify Person(s) authorized to conduct Lesson III of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course What Material to provide a guest instructor

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson IV: Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation.

Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation.

Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Effectively conduct Lesson IV of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Explain Strategies and methods to enhance personal safety at home and in public Describe strategies for responding to a potentially life-threatening encounter Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation

Turn to page IV-1 in the Personal Protection In the Home Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Explain Strategies and methods to enhance personal safety at home and in public Describe strategies for responding to a potentially life-threatening encounter Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation. Explain methods for safely storing a personal protection pistol.

USE Training aids for your presentations Assignments Group 1, B. Making yourself and your home safer Group 2, C. Emergency plan for responding to a possible break in Group 3, D. When the police arrive Group 4, E. Emotional and Legal aftermath Group 5, F. Safe Storage of a personal protection handgun Preparation time 15 minutes Presentation time 10 minutes USE Training aids for your presentations

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Effectively conduct Lesson IV of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Explain Strategies and methods to enhance personal safety at home and in public Describe strategies for responding to a potentially life-threatening encounter Explain the Importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson V: Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense

Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense

Selecting a Pistol for Self Defense. Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Conduct lesson V of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course. Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol and ammunition suited to individual self-defense needs. Identify the major cartridge designs available for practice and personal protection and explain the use, advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Turn to page V-1 in the Personal Protection In the Home Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Explain Strategies and methods to enhance personal safety at home and in public Describe strategies for responding to a potentially life-threatening encounter Explain the importance of mentally preparing for the aftermath of a violent confrontation. Explain methods for safely storing a personal protection pistol.

USE Training aids for your presentations Assignments Group 1, B Selecting a Pistol Group 2, C Ammunition Group 3, D Accessories Preparation time 15 minutes Presentation time 10 minutes USE Training aids for your presentations

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Conduct lesson V of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol and ammunition suited to individual self-defense needs. Identify the major cartridge designs available for practice and personal protection and explain the use, advantages and disadvantages of each type

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson VI: Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities

Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities

Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities Instructor Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Conduct Lesson VI of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course. Identify organizations, associations, clubs and businesses that may help your student to hone enhance, and expand their personal protection skills Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire practice.

Turn to page VI-1 in the Personal Protection In The Home Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Identify organizations, associations , clubs and businesses that may help them hone, enhance and expand their personal protection skills Explain methods and precautions for dry practice

USE Training aids for your presentations Assignments Group 1: B Shooting Activities Group 2: C Additional Training Opportunities. USE Training aids for your presentations Preparation time 15 minutes Presentation time 10 minutes

Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Conduct Lesson VI of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Identify organizations, associations, clubs and businesses that may help your student to hone enhance, and expand their personal protection skills Explain methods and precautions for dry-fire practice

What ARE Your Questions? The next Lesson will be NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion

NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion

PPITH Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Conduct Lesson VII of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course.

Turn to page VII-1 in the PPITH Lesson Plans Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Successfully complete the NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course written examination.

Instructor Examination NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Instructor Examination Open book May use your notes Lesson plans Handbook 60 minutes

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Lesson Summary Learning Objectives: As a result of your participation in this lesson, you can: Conduct Lesson VII of the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course. Pass the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Instructor Course Examination. Explain how to finalize credentialing with the National Rifle Association.

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