Critical Edge Concealed Carry

Registration closed.

For many people, the term “personal protection” evokes movie images of Bruce Lee or characters such as John Wick with arsenals of weapons.  In truth, the use of force is only one element of personal protection and is a last resort.  Deterrence, de-escalation, escape, evasion or otherwise avoiding an attack are all preferable resolutions. The Critical Edge Concealed Carry course is basic training for concealed carry.  It focuses on the effective use of a concealed firearm for self-defense.  Included are segments on concealment techniques and devices, presenting the firearm from concealment, utilizing cover and concealment, presentation and movement, low-light shooting engaging multiple targets and one-hand shooting.  The course also provides training in the development of concealed carry shooting skills, special defensive shooting techniques, legal aspects of concealed carry, self defense and the law and the  aftermath of a shooting outside the home.  These topics  form the key capabilities used in the concealed carry of a firearm.

There are no training prerequisites for this class.  But, taking the NRA Basic Pistol course and the Critical Edge Home Defense course or their equivalents before undertaking the Concealed Carry course is highly encouraged.  This is not a beginner’s class.  Students must be experienced pistol shooters and thoroughly familiar with their pistol, its operation and demonstrate safe firearms handling skills throughout the course.  Live fire will be conducted with the student’s pistol and ammunition.  The drills will be “performance based” to increase the student’s knowledge, competence and confidence in the defensive use of a pistol. The drills will encompass rapid movement and other physical activity to push the students to perform under a degree of “stress.”  Expect to shoot 250-300 rounds during the live fire segment of the class.  Hearing and eye protection are required as are at least two extra magazines or, if a revolver is to be used, at least two speed loaders.  A belt mounted magazine or speed load holder and a strong side belt mounted holster that was specifically made to fit your pistol are also required.

The course will be held within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle, PA at the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association on the dates below.  We will meet in the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse.  To ensure close personal attention for each student, this course is limited to 9 people.

The course is open to U.S. citizens age 21 and above that may legally possess a firearm.  Due to current interpretations of International Traffic in Arms Regulations stemming from the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, only current, lawful “US Persons” – both US Citizens and lawful permanent Resident Aliens in possession of a current I-551 (colloquially known as a “Green Card”) are allowed to participate in NRA firearms training courses.

Preregistration and an initial deposit of 50% is required for registration and reservation of a spot in the class.  You may cancel your reservation up to 72 hours before the class begins and request to receive a full refund. If cancellation is made in less than 72 hours, you will receive a credit which may be applied to another Critical Edge class at a later date.  Credit must be used within 180 days.

You can reserve a spot in the seminar by going to:  www.criticaledge.us/make-a-payment/     The fee for the course is $255.00.  Members of the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association, veterans and first responders receive a $25.00 discount.  The fee for members of the U.S. military on active duty is $155.00.   To finalize registration, please also send an email (at:  carl.walker@criticaledge.us ) with the following information:

Name as you want it to appear on your certificate;

Mailing address;

Phone number;

Please indicate if you are a member of the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association, active duty member of the U.S. military, veteran or first responder;

The course title and the date(s) which you wish to attend;

The type and caliber/gauge of any firearm you want to bring to class;

A brief description of your previous experience with firearms;

Your interests with regard to firearms; and

Any firearms or personal security goals you may have.

Fall Class dates:

• Nov 13 & 14, 2023 (Mon & Tue  9:00AM – 4:00PM)