CRPA Personal Protection Outside the Home
After mastering the skills taught in the Basics of Personal Protection Inside the Home course, the next step is the Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home course. This is an intensive two-day course. The student will learn and practice many diverse shooting skills in order to respond quickly and appropriately to the broad range of threats he or she may encounter outside the home. This course is the final classroom requirement for a California Concealed Carry permit.
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Detailed Personal Protection Outside The Home Description
If you are pursuing a CCW, this course, CRPA Personal Protection Outside The Home, is the last classroom step for a CCW. It follows the Personal Protection Inside the Home Course which is a prerequisite for this class. The main focus of this course is the effective use of a concealed handgun for self-defense on the street. Included topics are concealment techniques and devices, presenting the handgun from concealment, utilizing cover and concealment outdoors. This innovative course includes presentation and movement, point shooting, instinctive shooting, low-light shooting, engaging multiple targets, and one-hand shooting. These skills and others presented in this course form the core shooting skills used to counter a life-threatening attack outside the home.
The course is divided into three parts levels. Part One is nine hours and teaches basic knowledge and skills that must be mastered to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home. Students spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition during part one. Part Two is an additional five hours on the range and teaches more advanced shooting skills. An additional 125 rounds of ammunition will be shot. All time and ammunition requirements are a minimum estimate and may be exceeded. It is recommended students bring 300 rounds of ammunition. A complete list of items students should bring to the class will be sent upon registration.
Students will receive the Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, other materials and a course completion certificate.
Part Three, the legal portion of the course presents a summary of California law concerning the use of a handgun for personal protection. Disclaimer – Part Three is taught by a CRPA instructor or attorney. The instructor is not a licensed attorney. The legal information presented in this class should be verified by the student with a California licensed attorney before taking any action that may have legal consequences. The legal presentation used in Part Three was prepared by CRPA’s licensed attorneys for the purpose of presentation in this class by a CRPA certified instructor. The NRA, being a national organization, does not teach local state gun laws.
Why Choose the Personal Protection Outside the Home Course
The Personal Protection Outside the Home course is designed to prepare individuals for the unique challenges and risks that can arise in public environments. Unlike home defense, personal protection outside the home requires constant awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to react safely and responsibly in unpredictable situations.
This course builds upon prior defensive training and focuses on applying shooting skills, movement, and decision-making in real-world scenarios. Students learn how to protect themselves while navigating public spaces, understanding legal responsibilities, and prioritizing avoidance and de-escalation whenever possible. The goal is to develop confident, disciplined individuals who can respond effectively while maintaining control and accountability.
What You Will Learn in This Course
This intensive training combines advanced defensive shooting techniques with practical situational awareness and personal safety planning.
Students will learn:
Defensive shooting skills for public environments
Drawing safely and efficiently from a holster
Shooting while moving and changing positions
Engaging multiple targets safely and accurately
Threat assessment and decision-making under stress
Situational awareness and recognizing potential dangers
Avoidance strategies and conflict prevention techniques
Legal considerations related to carrying a firearm in public
Personal safety planning for daily activities and travel
Mindset development for responsible personal protection
Each lesson is designed to reinforce safe handling, sound judgment, and controlled responses during high-pressure situations.
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“Highly recommended for new and experienced owners”
Whether you are new to firearms or looking to refresh your skills, this training is outstanding. The instruction was clear, practical, and focused on real-world situations.
“Excellent instruction and hands-on training”
This was one of the most thorough and professional classes I have attended. The instructor took time to ensure everyone understood proper handling, safety rules, and legal responsibilities.
“Professional, safe, and extremely informative”
The course was well structured and easy to follow. Safety was emphasized throughout the class, and every question was answered clearly. I left feeling confident and well prepared.
