Carry & protection · Intermediate
NRA Basic CCW Course in Clearwater, FL
Concealed-carry training for new carriers, and for anyone whose license came from a two-hour class.
NRA Training CounselorLed by an NRA Training Counselor
- Wyoming Antelope Club, Clearwater
- Tuition
- $175Tuition, books & range fees
- Length
- 9 hoursPlus shooting time
- Ammunition
- 150 roundsIf you bring a handgun
- Prerequisite
- NoneBasic handling helps
01 · Is it right for you
For carriers who want real training.
NRA Basic CCW is a 9-hour NRA course with classroom and range time for people who carry, or plan to carry, a concealed handgun. You train drawing from concealment, carry modes, stoppages and defensive shooting, then complete live fire and a standardized qualification. $175 covers tuition, books and range fees.
A good fit if
You’re a new gun owner who wants focused training for carrying concealed.
You got a Florida CWP from a short course and want more in-depth training.
You want a license with more than entry-level training behind it.
02 · Curriculum
What you’ll learn.
Part 1 of 3
Part 1: Classroom
Safety, mindset and carry
- 1.1
Firearm safety
- 1.2
Pistol nomenclature
- 1.3
Mindset and responding to an attack
- 1.4
Carry modes and concealment
Part 2 of 3
Part 2: Range
Defensive skills
- 2.1
Basic defensive pistol skills
- 2.2
Drawing from concealment
- 2.3
Loading and stoppage remediation
Part 3 of 3
Part 3: Qualification
Live fire
- 3.1
Defensive shooting qualification
03 · Before class
What to bring. What’s provided.
You bring
- 01
Your handgun and 150 rounds, if you own one. We provide handguns and holsters if you don’t.
- 02
Your holster and a sturdy belt.
- 03
A crew-neck shirt for safety on the range.
Included in tuition
- Tuition
- NRA class materials
- Range fees
VETS/LEO family discounts available.
Where you’ll train
Wyoming Antelope Club
3700 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762Classroom sessions meet in the clubhouse; live fire is on the club’s ranges.
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What you leave with
Prove it on the range.
You complete live fire and a nationally standardized shooting qualification with an NRA Certified Instructor, and leave with skill-improvement methods to keep practicing.
Who teaches you
Geoff Davis
Founder · NRA Training Counselor
Geoff founded GunSafety4U and holds the NRA Training Counselor credential: the people who train and certify NRA instructors. Before Florida he served with the Albany County Sheriff’s Department in New York and taught at the police academy.
Classes are led by Geoff and GunSafety4U’s NRA Certified faculty, whose backgrounds span law enforcement, the military and competitive shooting.
Read Geoff’s bioCredentials
- 01NRA Training Counselor
- 02NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- 03NRA Certified Pistol Coach
- 04Florida Class “K” Firearms Instructor
Teaching with NRA Certified faculty Susan Davis · Henrik Rutgersson · Carter Mayzik · Carl York · Lorenzo Williams · Stephen Scalise · Vince Curry · Marcelo Rafaniello
Dates & registration
Next class.
Dates come straight from our class calendar. You register on the NRA course site.
Can’t make this date? Talk to an instructor. We’ll tell you when the next class runs, or whether another course fits you better.
Related training
Where this course fits.
Related courses in our catalog. Courses that list this one as a prerequisite are marked. See the full catalog.
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NRA Basic CCW
Intermediate · $175 · 9 hours
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- Advanced NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Handgun training for defending your home: the right mindset, your legal responsibilities and defensive shooting skills. $195 · 8 hours
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- AdvancedRequirements apply NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Advanced concealed-carry defense away from home, for experienced carriers who want far more than a license course. $250 · 14 hours
Questions
Common questions.
Not answered here? Call or text 727.470.0960 or email gbdavis@gunsafety4u.com.
Does NRA Basic CCW meet Florida’s license training requirement?
Yes. It meets and exceeds the training requirement for a Florida concealed weapon license.
Do I need my own handgun and holster?
No. We provide handguns and holsters to use if you don’t have them; wear a sturdy belt. If you own a handgun, bring it, your holster and 150 rounds.
How long is the course, and what does it cost?
About 9 hours plus shooting time. Tuition is $175 and covers books and range fees. VETS/LEO family discounts are available.
Enroll
Reserve your seat in NRA Basic CCW Course.
Questions first? Call or text 727.470.0960, or email gbdavis@gunsafety4u.com.
- Tuition
- $175
- Length
- 9 hours
- Prerequisite
- None
- Next class
- Sunday, Jan 3
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