Interesting to see NRA move towards tactical training. A three day training course involving tactics, low light, and force on force scenarios is a considerable jump from NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting. A number of recognizable names on the list of Endorsers, including Ken Hackathorn, Pat McNamara, Bill Rogers, Clint Smith, and Larry Vickers. Anyone have insight into the training curriculum and standards?
NRA Carry Guard | Endorsers
What is NRA Carry Guard training?
The NRA Carry Guard program was created to be the gold standard in concealed carry training and to prepare responsible citizens who legally carry to effectively confront today’s evolving conflict environment. It was developed by elite military veterans in conjunction with law enforcement experts. It consists of three levels of training with Level One launching in June 2017.
While the courses are open to anyone who legally owns a handgun, this training may not be for everyone. It is designed for those who take carrying seriously—people who want to be more proficient shooters so they can carry concealed with greater confidence. It is for people who know it takes more than a gun to be well-armed, and who understand that carrying every day requires discipline, education and a respectful appreciation of the magnitude of drawing the gun from the holster.
The three-day program is based on the concept that “the best do the basics better” and focus on fundamentals on the range. Then those fundamentals are applied to real-life CCW situations, self-defense tactics and techniques, low-light shooting, force-on-force Air Soft scenarios and more. Students are evaluated on a course of fire where only a passing score earns eligibility to move to the next level—there are no participation certificates.