Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course (with optional live-fire component) for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey. This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.

*This course meets concealed carry permit training requirements, in jurisdictions where applicable and state dependent.

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Course Overview

Lessons include:

1. Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan

2. Self-Defense Firearms Basics

3. Shooting Fundamentals

4. The Legal Use of Force

5. Violent Encounters and the Aftermath

6. Gear and Gadgets

7. Basic and Advanced Skills

This course can be taught either as a group class and as private instruction, although the group class is more common and more economical. Private instruction is always individually scheduled and requires contact with the instructor (click button above to connect with an instructor).

What You’ll Learn

A solid understanding of the legal and psychological realities of self-defense

What You’ll Learn

How to develop a practical personal and home protection plan

What You’ll Learn

How to safely and confidently own and use a firearm for self- and home defense

What’s Included?

• Classroom and Live-fire instruction
• Safety and readiness coaching
• One-on-one corrections
• Equipment advice
• Certification (as applicable)

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

This course is also offered in modified subsets which can be taken individually. Mini-Classes are ideal for groups who wish to enjoy the learning in bite-sized portions:

Derivative Courses (6-9 hours each):

Concealed Carry Fundamentals
Home Defense Fundamentals
Basic Handgun

Mini-Classes (1-3 hours each):

Developing a Personal and Home Defense Plan
Self-Defense Firearm Basics
Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
Legal Use of Force
Violent Encounters and the Aftermath

Equipment & Gear

Firearm

• Clean defensive handgun
• Magazines for gun
• Magazine pouch (optional)
• Rigid holster (Kydex, etc.)

Safety Gear

• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Close-toed outdoor shoes
• Brimmed cap

Ammo & Extras

• Ammunition (150-300 rounds, where applicable)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Beverage to stay hydrated
• Snacks as you wish
• Other gear as you wish

YOUR INSTRUCTOR(S)

This course is taught by any one or more members of the Intrepid Instructor Team. All instructors follow the same curriculum, safety standards, and one-on-one coaching approach you see across the Academy.