Registration closed. Preregistration required. Continuing to build on the foundation of safely handling a shotgun acquired in the NRA Basic Shotgun class, this class is orientated towards the defensive use of a shotgun and includes material on gun handling, reloads, malfunctions, engagement of multiple targets and use of cover and concealment. It is an...
Registration closed. Preregistration required. The Critical Edge Intermediate Pistol class is for students at skill levels from new pistol owners to those who grew up with firearms and want to improve their defensive firearms capabilities. It is a class designed to bridge the gap between marksmanship on a conventional range and the defensive...
Registration closed.. A shotgun can be a devastatingly effective tool for home defense. But a shotgun is not a magic wand. Like any tool, a shotgun has advantages and disadvantages. Critical Edge’s Home Defense with Shotgun course provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of a shotgun for protecting oneself and one’s...
Registration closed.. The topics presented in the NRA Basic Pistol class form the core knowledge and skills used in all pistol shooting activities, including informal recreational shooting through hunting, competition and self-defense. Safety is foundational to the entire course. Included are segments on gun handling, shooting positions, pistol shooting activities, pistol types, ammunition, and...
Preregistration required. The NRA Basic Rifle course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude to safely own and operate a rifle. Instruction will include both classroom and range time addressing safe rifle handling, rifle parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the bench rest position, cleaning the rifle and continued...
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Registration closed. The Critical Edge Intermediate Pistol class is for students at skill levels from new pistol owners to those who grew up with firearms and want to improve their defensive firearms capabilities. It is a class designed to bridge the gap between marksmanship on a conventional range and the defensive application of...
Registration required. The Refuse to Be A Victim program teaches the techniques and tips needed to be alerted to dangerous situations and to avoid criminal confrontation. It is not a physical self-defense or firearms class. Rather, it seeks to help people improve their personal safety practices and to provide insights into the tactics,...
Registration Closed. Critical Edge’s Home Defense with Pistol course addresses both the avoidance of attack and the use of force if necessary. Much of the course deals with techniques and strategies designed to deter burglars, home invaders and other criminals. Included are ways to make your home less appealing to criminals who will...
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...
Registration closed. This is a BIT course. This 16 hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol shooting course. Prerequisites: !. Students must have successfully completed the NRA Basic Pistol Couse and provide appropriate documentation; Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills...
Registration closed. The topics presented in the NRA Basic Pistol class form the core knowledge and skills used in all pistol shooting activities, including informal recreational shooting through hunting, competition and self-defense. Safety is foundational to the entire course. Included are segments on gun handling, shooting positions, pistol shooting activities, pistol types, ammunition, and...