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U.S. CONCEALED CARRY & HOME DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS

Course Being Offered!

Sunday, April 12, 2026 (11:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

223 Manton Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

In-Class Time: ~8 Hours

Range Time: 2 Hours

Use the following link to register for this class: 

USCCA CCHD Training

Lessons

• Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
• Self-Defense Firearms Basics
• Shooting Fundamentals
• Gear and Gadgets
• The Legal Use of Force 
• Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
• Basic and Advanced Skills

Other Topics Covered

Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters

Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.

This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

No experience required, beginners welcome! 

You don't need to bring anything at all.  

We provide the firearms, ammunition, targets, ear protection, eye protection, and everything else you'll need for the live range session. Just bring your focus and concentration, a drink if you want, and plan for breaks (lunch is provided). That's it! Show up ready to learn.

Use the following link to register for this class:

 USCCA CCHD Training 

• Annual Club dues are $125 and should be paid by January 1 of each year.
• All members and guests must be at least 21 years of age.
• You must have a current NRA membership to join the Club, or we can get you signed up for an additional $45 for the first year's membership. 
• For the first year only, there is a $65 initiation fee.
• There is also a $10 deposit for the key fob you will use for access to the Club. A $20 fee will be charged for replacement of a lost key fob. 
• If dues are not paid by February 1, your key fob will be deactivated and you will no longer have access to the Club until your payment has been made. There will be a $20 fob re-activation fee once the delinquent dues have been paid. 
• The Club Rules are listed on the application, which you can download below: 

Meetings will be held six (6) times a year for members to learn what's happening with the Club, to provide updates on topics from the last meeting, and bring up any new business or present ideas to raise funds for the Club. All new members are required to attend 6 meetings during their first year. Meeting dates are shown below, being held at 7:30 PM on the first Tuesday of the listed months, with an additional meeting in December for members to drop off their annual dues.

2026-2027 Meeting Dates:

June 2, 2026

September 1, 2026

November 3, 2026

December 1, 2026 (Collection of Annual Club Dues)

January 5, 2027

March 2, 2027 

We proudly support the NRA.

All members must join the NRA.