Ask about our veteran & law enforcement discounts!

AR Guns Ammo & Supply

479-640-1960

  • Home
  • STORE
  • Arkansas Concealed Carry
  • Our Partnership
  • Events Calendar
  • Private Firearms Training
  • Red DOT Class
  • Defensive Pistol
  • First Steps Rifle
  • More
    • Home
    • STORE
    • Arkansas Concealed Carry
    • Our Partnership
    • Events Calendar
    • Private Firearms Training
    • Red DOT Class
    • Defensive Pistol
    • First Steps Rifle

479-640-1960

AR Guns Ammo & Supply
  • Home
  • STORE
  • Arkansas Concealed Carry
  • Our Partnership
  • Events Calendar
  • Private Firearms Training
  • Red DOT Class
  • Defensive Pistol
  • First Steps Rifle

Defensive Pistol Fundamentals

Course Overview
The NRA Defensive Pistol Course is a comprehensive defensive handgun fundamentals class designed for responsible citizens who carry—or plan to carry—a concealed pistol. This course builds a solid foundation in safe gun handling, defensive mindset, and practical skills needed to carry and employ a handgun ethically, responsibly, and with confidence in real-world situations.

Whether you are new to concealed carry or seeking to reinforce core defensive skills, this class emphasizes sound decision-making, situational awareness, and efficient pistol manipulation under stress.


What You’ll Learn

Defensive Mindset & Awareness

  • Developing a personal-protection mindset
  • Understanding levels of mental awareness and threat recognition
  • Ethical and responsible considerations of defensive pistol use
     

Safety & Responsibility

  • Applying the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling while carrying concealed
  • Safe holstering, drawing, and re-holstering techniques
  • Risk management and safe gun handling in public environments
     

Concealed Carry Fundamentals

  • Principles of effective concealment
  • Choosing and using holsters appropriately
  • Drawing from concealment safely and efficiently
     

Practical Defensive Skills

  • Distinguishing between cover and concealment and using each effectively
  • Clearing common semi-automatic pistol stoppages
  • Defensive considerations for pocket pistols and smaller firearms
  • Efficient reloads and pistol handling fundamentals


Real-World Application

  • Safe and effective presentation of the pistol from the holster
  • Building confidence through structured drills
  • Reinforcing accuracy, control, and consistency under realistic conditions
     

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to explain and demonstrate the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for responsible concealed carry. Graduates leave with increased confidence, improved handling skills, and a clearer understanding of how to safely integrate a defensive pistol into daily life.

Register Now

Our Partners

National Shooting Sports Foundation
S.A.F.E. Training
USCCA
NRA

Copyright © 2026 AR Guns Ammo & Supply - All Rights Reserved.

  • STORE
  • Arkansas Concealed Carry
  • Events Calendar
  • Private Firearms Training
  • Red DOT Class

Built for Patriots, Powered by Freedom

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept