CRPA vs. NRA Firearms Classes
The National Rifle Association (NRA) and California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) both offer excellent classes that have the same title and contain mostly the same information. However, the NRA is a national organization and cannot keep all of its classes updated with the latest legal information for all 50 states. The CRPA deals only with California gun laws and has a team of lawyers that keep CRPA’s class legal information up to date. The classes taught by Protect The Important (PTI) contain all firearm information contained in both the CRPA and NRA classes. In addition, PTI’s classes include all of CRPA’s legal information.
Protect The Important offers current and future California gun owners the most complete and affordable firearms classes available.
CRPA Basic Pistol Shooting
CRPA Basic Shotgun Shooting
CRPA Basic Rifle Shooting
CRPA Personal Protection Inside the Home
CRPA Personal Protection Outside the Home
PTI CCW Skills Practice
Range Safety Officer
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim
Empowering Confidence Through Expert Training
Peter Bowman
PTI Training Team
CRPA Basic Pistol Shooting
The Basic Pistol Shooting class is for all individuals regardless of previous experience. The class teaches the students how to safely handle, store, aim, shoot a handgun.
CRPA Basic Shotgun Shooting
The shotgun is the most versatile of all firearms. It can shoot everything from small BB's up to large slugs. It is an excellent gun for home protection and can be used to hunt small animals like snakes, birds, and rodents up to the largest elk.
CRPA Basic Rifle Shooting
The Basic Rifle Shooting class is for people who have never shot a rifle, want a refresher, or would like to learn more about rifles.
CRPA Personal Protection Inside the Home
The next step after the Basic Pistol Shooting course is the Personal Protection in The Home course. Students will learn and practice defensive shooting skills that can be used to defend your home including preparing
CRPA Personal Protection Outside the Home
After mastering the Basics of Personal Protection Inside the Home skills, the next step is the Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home course. In this intensive two-day course
PTI CCW Skills Practice
This course is a outdoor practice session for people who already have a CCW and are wanting to keep their defensive skills sharp. It is held at a local range and requires prior approval of the instructor to attend.
Range Safety Officer
The RSO’s (Range Safety Officers) job keep the gun safe. They keep the competitions, training classes, exhibitions, any event that uses guns for fun, recreation, and training SAFE! In many ways, that makes the RSO class
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim
We never think a crime will happen to us, until it happens. Since unfortunate things do happen unexpectedly, it is important to be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for personal safety and crime prevention.
PTI Pepper Spray for Protection – A Non-Lethal Alternative
Would you like a personal protection tool with you at all times but are not comfortable with a gun? Perhaps your ethical beliefs are not compatible with lethal force? Maybe you work where guns are not allowed? Whatever the reason, non-lethal pepper spray may be the right answer for you.
Empowering Confidence Through Expert Training
Peter Bowman
PTI Training Team
Train with Confidence. Protect What Matters.
Our courses are designed for beginners and experienced owners alike — from basic safety and marksmanship to defensive awareness and instructor certification. Gain the knowledge and practical skill to protect yourself and your loved ones responsibly.
Join practical firearm training taught by certified professionals. Learn safe handling, effective shooting fundamentals, and real-world safety strategies so you can protect the people who matter most — responsibly and confidently.