NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) Instructor:
Certification Workshop
Los Angeles, CA
📅 Wednesday & Thursday
June 25th & 26th
⏰ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (16 hours)
2 days
📍6400 E. Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040
Course Lessons:
Lesson VI: Introduction to NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home Course and Lesson Plans
Lesson VII: Teaching Personal Protection Outside the Home Lesson V: Presenting the Pistol from Concealment
Lesson VIII: Teaching Personal Protection Outside the Home Lesson VI: Presentation, Position and Movement
Lesson IX: Teaching Personal Protection Outside the Home Lesson VII: Special Shooting Techniques
Lesson X: Teaching Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor Examincation
⚠ Choose this option if all Pre-Requisites met!
Become a Certified NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH) Instructor
Join our 2-4 Day NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH) Instructor Workshop
Need to complete the pre-requisites? No problem! Join our scheduled courses before the PPOTH Instructor training the same week:
🗓️Basic Instructor Training (BIT):
Tuesday, May 27th or June 3rd
⏱️8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)
🗓️Basic PPOTH Course (2 days):
June 23rd & 24th
Monday & Tuesday
⏱️8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (14 hours)
Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
📅 BIT: Tuesday, May 27th
or Tuesday, June 3rd
⏰ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)
This BIT course is a PRE-REQUISTE in becoming an NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH) Instructor.
Course Lessons
Lesson I: The Instructor & the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
Lesson II: Using a Training Team
Lesson III: Training Materials & Training Aids
Lesson IV: Organizing Your Course
Lesson V: Preparing to Teach
(If you already complted the BIT course in the last 2 years, you do not have to come to this class (MUST HAVE PROOF of BIT COMPLETION). At the end of this course, you will possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to Organize & Conduct NRA Basic Firearms Training Courses.
NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) Course:
📅 Basic PPOTH Course
Levels I-II (Advanced)
Monday & Tuesday
June 23rd & 24th
2 Days
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (14 hours)
This is the second PRE-REQUISITE to become an NRA Pistol Instructor
Course Lessons:
Lesson I: Introduction to Concealed Carry Safety and the Defensive Mindset
Lesson II: Introduction to Self-Defense and Concealed Carry
Lesson III: Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Lesson IV: Carry Modes and Concealment
Lesson V: Presenting the Pistol from Concealment
Lesson VI: Presentation, Position, and Movement
Lesson VII: Special Shooting Techniques
Lesson VIII: Sports Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
Lesson IX: Course Review and Examination
(If you completed this course, you DO NOT need to attend on these date: MUST provide PROOF: Certificate of Completion for the NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH) Course)
Your NRA Training Counselor
- NRA Training Counselor: #261209340
- CA POST (Police Officer Firearms Instructor): #9247
- NRA Law Enforcement Firearms/Shotgun Instructor: #261209340
- NRA Pistol Instructor: #261209340
- NRA Concealed Carry (CCW Instructor): #261209340
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor: #261209340
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor: #261209340
- SigSAUER Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor
- Los Angeles County CCW Training Provider
- CA DOJ Approved CCW Instructor: #016
- CA DOJ Approved Firearms Instructor: #354100
- CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) licensed Firearms Instructor: TIF #2764
- CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) licensed Baton Instructor: TIB# 1627
- Police Academy Graduate
- Advanced Patrol Officer Graduate
Semper Fi ladies and gents! I will be the lead Pistol Instructor for this workshop as the NRA Training Counselor to certify you!
I have Over 30 years of experience in the criminal justice field. I'm a former Staff Sargent, U.S Marine (Infantry and Embassy Duty) and Police Officer!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Requirements to Attend the NRA Pistol Instructor Course?
- Must have not been CONVICTED of ANY felonies, Domestic Violence Convictions
- NO CURRENT Restraining Orders
- Must be minimum a U.S Resident (green card)
- Completion of the BIT Course
- Completion of the NRA BASIC Pistol Course
- Completion of the Basic PPOTH Course
Where will the NRA Pistol Instructor Course take place at?
Venue: At Public Safety Institute's training office
Address: 6400 E. Washington Blvd - Commerce - CA 90040
Where will the live-fire training and live-fire qualification take place?
You will be advised on the time and date of the range qualification. It will be during day 2
Range: Burro Canyon Shooting Park: 22100 E. Fork Rd, Azuza, CA 91702
There is a cost of $50 for the range fee payable at the range.
What is the required gear list for the classroom?
Pen, pencil, highlighter, and a notebook. 2- or 3-inch binder.
Wear appropriate attire, NO sandals or open toed shoes, NO shorts, NO Sweatpants.
What is the required gear list for the shooting range?
- Eye and Ear Protection (Electronic Recommended)
- Outside the Waiste Holster
- 600 rounds of ammunition, (you may buy ammo at the range)
- Lunch/Water
- If you do not own a firearm, you may rent one with us for $35
What happens if I cannot attend?
You can reschedule for the next NRA PPITH Instructor course.
Refund Policy
All of our classes/packages, and courses are final, no cancellations allowed, and no refunds issued once enrolled in any course(s), class(es), or any of our training programs. If you cannot attend on your scheduled date, you can attend at another date or transfer course to another person.
