Registration closed. The Critical Edge Intermediate Pistol class is for students at all 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 a...
July 30, 2012; Greenwich, United Kingdom; Vincent Hancock (USA) competes in skeet men qualification during the 2012 London Olympic Games at Royal Artillery Barracks. Hancock leads the three round qualification with a 74 missing only one bird in the day. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Preregistration required. The focus of the NRA Basics...
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 opportunities for...
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 family in...
Registration closed. 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 ideal stepping-stone to...
Registration closed. 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, techniques and...
Registration required. The topics presented in the NRA Basic Pistol class form the core knowledge and skills used in all pistol shooting activities, from 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 selection...
Registration closed. 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 opportunities for...
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...
Registration closed. 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 ideal stepping-stone to...
Preregistration required. The Critical Edge Intermediate Pistol class is for students at all 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 a...
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 be inclined...