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Home Defense Workshop
Home Defense Workshop
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Home Defense Fundamentals
Practical strategies for protecting your household — mindset, planning, firearms, and the law
Duration
90 min
Format
Classroom
Audience
All Adults
Certificate
Included
Course overview
Home Defense Fundamentals delivers the essential concepts of the NRA's acclaimed Inside the Home curriculum in a focused 90-minute classroom session — designed for homeowners and renters who want actionable knowledge without an all-day commitment. Students will leave with a clear personal defense plan, a firm understanding of California's Castle Doctrine, and the confidence to make better decisions before, during, and after a home intrusion.
This is a lecture and discussion course — no live fire, no range time. It is an ideal starting point for new firearm owners, an excellent refresher for experienced ones, and a valuable course for any household member who wants to understand how to respond when seconds matter.
Topics covered
Defensive mindset
Situational awareness, threat recognition, and the mental switch from passive to protective
Home security basics
Hardening entry points, lighting, alarms, and layered deterrence before a threat arrives
Family defense plan
Designating safe rooms, establishing rally points, and assigning roles for every household member
California Castle Doctrine
What the law permits inside your home, the limits of that protection, and criminal vs. civil exposure
Firearm selection and storage
Choosing the right home defense firearm, safe storage options, and California compliance
Ready access vs. safe storage
Balancing quick accessibility with responsible storage, especially in homes with children
Calling 911 and what follows
When and how to call, what to say, and how to interact with law enforcement upon arrival
Protecting others in the home
Responsibilities toward children, elderly family members, and guests during an incident
Learning objectives
Develop a written home defense plan tailored to your specific household layout and family members
Explain California's Castle Doctrine and identify the legal boundaries of home defense
Evaluate firearm and non-firearm home defense options and California storage requirements
Identify physical security upgrades that reduce the likelihood of a successful home intrusion
Describe how to communicate with 911 and law enforcement before, during, and after an incident
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