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"Owning or carrying a firearm isn't about statistics or constitutional arguments,

it's not about analogies or comparisons, it's not about the gear,

and to be honest, it's not even about the gun.

It's about taking a small measure of personal responsibility for our safety and the safety of our families."  USCCA textbook author, Michael Martin

Taking that responsibility seriously means getting trained the best way possible, and always seeking more training and situationally-appropriate practice.

The reason the USCCA training material exists is simple and profound: To save lives and bring security to our communities.

This course may be taken as a beginner or experienced gun owner.

Course includes the 270-page, richly illustrated USCCA textbook.

Participants receive certificate of training.

*No live guns or ammunition in the classroom*

All training is accomplished with safe, non-live fire devices.

Here is a summary of the detailed topics covered in class:

• Developing a personal and home protection plan
  • conflict avoidance
  • situational awareness
  • cover & concealment
  • what having a permit means
• Self-Defense Firearm Basics
  • universal safety rules
  • safely clearing a firearm
  • learning about a gun's action
  • revolvers, semi-automatics, and modern striker-fired handguns
  • magazine and ammunition components
  • calibers of ammunition
  • care and storage
  • common malfunctions
• Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
  • defensive vs. marksmanship shooting
  • proper grip and stance
  • sighted, unsighted, and flash sighting alignments
  • trigger control
• Legal Use of Force
  • reasonable force
  • deadly force
  • use of force continuum
  • defense of the home
  • defending property
• Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath
  • physical affects of violent encounters in your body
  • physiological reactions
  • issuing commands
  • when your right to force ends
  • phone calls to make
  • interacting with police
  • preparing for legal defense
• Gear and Gadgets
  • holster styles
  • belts
  • lights and lasers
  • gun safes and storage
• Basic and Advanced Skills
  • creating a training program
  • non-live fire practice
  • fundamental drills
  • introducing your next class