Be confident in your ability to protect yourself, your home and property. Courses in this section expose students to valuable knowledge about laws and practical skills regarding firearms and personal safety.
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM – PERSONAL SAFETY Ensure your personal safety by making the conscious decision to refuse to be a victim. The Refuse to Be a Victim® seminar teaches easy-to-understand methods. This class covers home safety, how to secure doors and windows, lighting, safety in your car, preventing road rage, safety in hotels and the psychology of predators. In just four hours you will get the tools you need to take a proactive role in your personal safety. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 14, 1 day. Course #LS379 01 | CRN 10599 Frank Pytko, Fee $35
PISTOL SHOOTING: FIRST STEPS There is a firearm in nearly half of all U.S. households – for hunting, history, sports or protection. This introductory class, developed by the National Rifle Association, answers questions about firearms and presents simple safety rules – how pistols operate, safe handling and cleaning, advice for households with children and how to develop basic shooting skills. The course concludes with an outdoor session in which students use .22-caliber pistols (supplied), ideal for first-time shooters. Enrollment is limited to eight students. For adults and teens 16 and older, accompanied by a paying parent. The fee includes a handbook and a safety brochure. Sunday, Noon to 6 p.m., June 22, 1 day. Course #LS380 01 | CRN 10600 John Rayburn and Nancy Bennett, Fee $109
PISTOL SHOOTING: FIRST STEPS FOR WOMEN This introductory class is just for women, taught by a female instructor. Prepared by the National Rifle Association, the class presents what every shooter should know about how revolvers and semi-automatic pistols work, safe gun handling, proper ammunition, cleaning and storage, in a comfortable, small-group setting. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of pistol shooting, including stance, grip and aiming® at outdoor shooting session offcampus. Pistols are provided (.22 caliber).
CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING New Mexico allows residents to carry a concealed handgun with a state license. Applicants must be United States citizens, 21 or older, complete 15 hours of training and demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by law. Using National Rifle Association materials, certified instructors cover selection, ownership and operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, safe gun handling and key elements of accurate pistol shooting. Serious attention is given to legal issues. The fee includes two handbooks and additional materials but not ammunition. You don’t need to own a gun; a selection of pistols will be available at the outdoor shooting sessions. Classroom: Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., June 6 and 13; Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m., June 10. Fieldtrip: Saturday, Noon to 3 p.m., June 7 and 14 5 sessions. Course #LS384 01 | CRN 10260 Classroom: Friday and Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m., July 11 and 12; Fieldtrip: Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m., July 13 3 days. Course #LS384 02 | CRN 10602 Nancy Bennett and John Rayburn, Fee $239
AMMUNITION RELOADING Get more bang for your buck! Factory-loaded, overthe-counter ammunition seldom offers optimum accuracy for your firearms and has become increasingly expensive. Learn to recycle brass cartridges and reload your own ammunition through hands-on demonstrations that emphasize safety. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 21, 1 day. Course #LS385 01 CRN 10604 John Rayburn Fee $89
Wednesday, Noon to 6 p.m., June 18, 1 day. Course #LS383 01 | CRN 10261 Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m., June 28, 1 day. Course #LS383 02 | CRN 10605 Nancy Bennett, Fee $109
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