NRA BASICS OF PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME

The Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) Course has Pre-Requisites *BEFORE* you can enroll:

  • *MUST have already taken and passed the NRA Basic Pistol Course, *
  • *MUST have already taken and passed the NRA Basic CCW Course, *
  • MUST have already taken and passed the NRA Basic Personal Protection Inside the Home (PPITH) Course

​The Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) Instructor Course has Pre-Requisites *BEFORE* you can enroll:

  • MUST have already taken and passed the NRA Pistol Instructor Course,
  • *MUST have already taken and passed the NRA CCW Instructor Course, *
  • MUST have already taken and passed the NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home (PPITH) Instructor Course, and
  • MUST have already taken Basic Instructor Training (BIT) - current within 2 years. For current NRA Instructors adding a rating, you may be required to attend another BIT Course if you have not completed that course within the previous 2 years.

​The Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) Course is a Pre-Requisite *BEFORE* you can enroll in the:

  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) Instructor Course

Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is also a prerequisite for certification as an NRA PPOTH Instructor.

NOTE: Anyone interested in taking the NRA PPOTH course must: be at least 21 years old, be legally allowed to possess and/or own a firearm, be a US Citizen and/or be Legal Resident residing in the United States. NO EXCEPTIONS As per the U.S. Department of State (ITAR-International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Contact for more information: Heidi@NorthAmericanOutdoors.org

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family and provides information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.

This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm).

Students should expect to shoot approximately 300 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills; strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation; firearms and the law; how to choose a handgun for self-defense; and continued opportunities for skill development.

Per NRA, we need min. of 4 students for an Instructor class.

Cancellation Policy: Students who cancel their reservation less than 7 days before the class, or “no-show” without notifying Instructors, will not be refunded.

Nra guide : basics of personal protection outside the home