This is to be used by current members of BVRPC who wish to renew there membership for the remaindered of this year and also the following 2027 calendar year. Beaver Valley Rifle and Pistol Club (BVRPC) is a Membership based organization established in 1956 for the purpose of promoting shooting sports disciplines for residents of Beaver County and the surrounding areas.

Course Goal: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense. The NRA CCW Course is intended for those individuals who have completed the NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation or NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course at BVRPC. NRA CCW Course topics include: Firearm Safety (Mandatory), Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense, Basic Defensive Pistol Skills, Drawing from Concealment, Loading and Stoppage Remediation, Mindset, Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment. Students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with NRA Certified Instructors. Students will receive reference books, take an NRA CCW Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate. Course prerequisite: Student must have completed and passed the NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation OR NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course at BVRPC. STUDENTS TAKING THIS COURSE ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A HIGH DEGREE OF GUN HANDLING PROFICIENCY. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER'S COURSE. Students are required to bring:Lunch for Saturday's class and plenty of water.Eye protection.Hearing protection - recommend electronicQuality semi-automatic pistol of which you are most comfortable shooting with a 4” or 5” barrel that can be shot confidently and on target.Quality strong-side OWB hip holster that is made specifically for your pistol that covers the trigger - recommend form-fitted leather or kydex. NO SERPA holsters permitted. NO universal, fabric or flimsy holsters permitted.Wear a quality belt designed to carry a holster and firearm, a crew-neck T-shirt, closed-toed shoes, and a baseball cap.300 rounds of quality ammo suitable for practiceTHREE magazines that will hold 6 or more rounds. A magazine pouch is preferred, but not requiredTime commitment: This course begins on Friday evening from 5 PM to approximately 9 PM, and continues on Saturday from 8:30 AM to approximately 5 PM, depending on class size.