Higher Purpose Training offers both initial and renewal Nevada Concealed Carry Permit (CCW) training. This course satisfies the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association CCW Training Requirements. 

 

This state-mandated course is not a skill building course. The majority of this training is presented via classroom lecture. Although we do our best to provide a high-quality course covering some gun handling and marksmanship, the only live fire in these courses is the shooting qualification. 

 

If you have little or no firearms training, you are welcome to attend. This course will give you a foundation in defensive handgun basics, how to consider gear choices, defensive mindset and firearms law. Our CCW course is designed to give you an overview of how carrying a handgun everyday will affect your life. This 1-day course is the first part of our Defensive Handgun Skills Program. 

 

Course topics include:

• Basic firearm knowledge and the safe handling of firearms

• Proficiency in firing a handgun and range safety

• Choosing a handgun and holster for concealed carry

• Essential defensive handgun skills

• Developing a self-defense plan

• Ammunition knowledge and the safe handling of ammunition

• Cleaning and the care of firearms

• Storage and child proofing firearms 

• Handgun shooting techniques and positions

• Laws pertaining to the use of firearms in the State of Nevada and Federal Firearms Laws

• Use of deadly force, the force continuum, civil and criminal liability

• Avoiding criminal attack and controlling a violent confrontation

 

Required for Successful Completion

 

Written Exam (Initial Only)

 

The written examination will serve to demonstrate basic knowledge of the required subjects outlined by the NVSCA. The test requires a minimum of 70% to pass, and will be indicated on

the certificate as “Pass/Fail” only.

 

Firearms Qualification (Initial & Renewal)

A total of 30 rounds for 6 shot or larger capacity and 25 rounds for 5 shot capacity must

be fired. Firearms with less than a 5 shot capacity will have to be reloaded at each stage

to comply with the 5 shot capacity standards. A minimum score of 70% is required to

pass, and shall be indicated on the certificate as “Pass/Fail” only. A humanoid style target

such as the B27, B21 or FBI Q shall be used.

 

6 Shot Capacity Course

3 yards, 6 rounds, no time limit, freestyle stance and grip

5 yards, 12 rounds, no time limit, freestyle stance and grip

7 yards, 12 rounds, no time limit, freestyle stance and grip

5 Shot Capacity Course

5 Shot Capacity Course

3 yards, 5 rounds, no time limit, freestyle stance and grip

5 yards, 10 rounds, no time limit, freestyle stance and grip

7 yards, 10 rounds, no time limit, freestyle stance and grip

 

You may qualify with any handgun. CCW permits cover all handguns regardless of make, model or caliber. 

 

This course assumes that you can safely handle a handgun and that you can shoot proficiently. However, if you are new to firearms training, that should not exclude you from taking this course. If you are interested in hands-on, skill-building training, see the training options we offer under the Defensive Handgun Skills Program. 

 

Required Documents & Equipment

• State-Issued Driver’s License or ID (non-residents of Nevada may apply) 

• Quality semi-automatic handgun or revolver

• Minimum of 2 magazines (semi-automatic handguns)

• Proper range attire (no low cut shirts, closed toed shoes required)

• 50 rounds of ammunition

• Wrap-around eye protection

• Over-the-ear electronic hearing protection 

(See Recommended Gear & Required Gear)

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Course Length

Initial course: 8 hours

Renewal course: 4 hours

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Cost 

Private Training (3 students or less): $200 per initial student, $100 per renewal student for Private Renewal 

Group Training (4 students minimum): $100 per initial CCW student, $50 per renewal student for Private Renewal

Range fees are not included. Range fees may vary by facility. The range fee may be paid directly to the range facility.

 

Registering or Hosting a Course

Training is offered as open enrollment courses or as private training sessions and by request. Please contact us to inquire when our next course is. To host a course for yourself, your family, school, church or business, please call or text Angelo at (702) 983-0469 or email at angelo@higherpurpose.training to discuss your training needs.