NRA Personal Protection in the Home (PPITH) INSTRUCTOR Course
1 Day PPITH Instructor Certification Workshop-
Los Angeles, CA
📅 Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (9 hours)
Course Lessons:
Lesson VI: Introduction to NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course and Lesson Plans
Lesson VII: Teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson I: Introduction to Defensive Shooting
Lesson VIII: Teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson II: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills
Lesson IX: Teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson III: Firearms and the Law, Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force
Lesson X: Teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson IV: Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation
Lesson XI: Teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson V: Selecting a Pistol for Self Defense
Lesson XII: Teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson VI: Sport Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
Lesson XIII: Teaching Personal Protection In the Home Lesson VII: Course Review and Examination and Course Conclusion
⚠ Choose this option if all Pre-Requisites met!
Become a Certified NRA Personal Protection In The Home (PPITH) Instructor
Join our 1-3 Day NRA Personal Protection In The Home (PPITH) Instructor Workshop and Get Certified!
Need to complete the pre-requisites? No problem! Join our scheduled courses before the PPITH Instructor training the same week:
🗓️Basic Instructor Training (BIT): Tuesday, May 27th
⏱️8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)
🗓️Basic PPITH Course: Wednesday, May 28th
⏱️8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
🗓️PPITH Instructor Course: Thursday, May 29th
⏱️8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (9 hours)
📍6400 E. Washington Blvd Commerce CA 90040
Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
📅 Day 1: Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)
This BIT course is a PRE-Requisite in becoming an NRA Personal Protection In The Home (PPITH) 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 completed 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 in the Home (PPITH) Course:
📅 Day 2: Wednesday, May 28th
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
This is the second PRE-REQUISITE to become an NRA Pistol Instructor
Course Lessons:
Lesson I: Introduction to Defensive Shooting
Lesson II: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills
Lesson III: Firearms and the Law: Possession, Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force
Lesson IV: Strategies for Home Safety and Responding to a Violent Confrontation
Lesson V: Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense
Lesson VI: Sports Shooting Activities and Training Opportunities
Lesson VI: Course Review and Examination
(If you completed this course, you DO NOT need to attend on this date: MUST provide PROOF: Certificate of Completion for the NRA Basic PPITH 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 PPITH 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
- 300 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.