CONCEALED CARRY HANDGUN TRAINING / CERTIFICATION

Now Recognized in 27 States

"A NC Resident, with a CCH license, may now use the license in lieu of a pistol purchase permit when buying a firearm."

A full compliment of Firearm Safety, Marksmanship and Personal Defense related classes are offered by NRA and NC Justice Academy Certified Instructors.

We are very fortunate to have R. Steve Johnson as our chief CCH instructor.

A native of NC, Steve has been with the NC Department of Justice since 1972.  He has been a sworn Law enforcement officer since 1976 and continues to serve as a reserve officer at two agencies.  Steve holds certifications from the NC Education and Training Standards Commission as a Firearms Instructor, a Defensive Tactics Instructor, and a Physical Fitness Instructor;  from the National Rifle Association as a Submachine Gun Instructor and a Police Firearms Instructor.  He has attended armorer's schools conducted by Smith & Wesson, Remington, Glock, SigArms, Colt, Beretta, and Mossberg.  Steve is currently the President of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), a member of the Police Marksman Association, the NC Law Enforcement Officers Association, the National Rifle Association, the NC Law Enforcement Planners Association and the NC National Guard High Power Rifle Team.  As an Instructor for the NC Justice Academy, Steve is responsible for the certification training of all NC Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, as well as, training in such topic areas as sniper training, transitional pistol training, firearms for female officers, and many in-service firearms activities for entry or tactical teams.  Steve has served as an expert witness in the areas related to use of force.

NC CONCEALED CARRY HANDGUN COURSE(12hrs)........(members)$100  (non members) $120

Comprehensive instruction in the laws governing the use of deadly force, the concealed carry statute and other relevant issues. Course also covers the handgun nomenclature and operation, ammunition, safety, shooting fundamentals, and issues regarding carry of a concealed handgun. "100 rds"

All live fire will be done at our comfortable indoor range facilities.

CLASSES FILL UP EARLY, DON'T DELAY!

CLASS DATES

08 July 19 - 20, Saturday 8-5, Shooting on Sunday (see itinerary) Sat Only also available

08 Aug 2 - 3, Saturday 8-5, Shooting on Sunday (see itinerary) Sat Only also available

08 Sept 6 - 7, Saturday 8-5, Shooting on Sunday (see itinerary) Sat Only also available

08 Oct 4 - 5, Saturday 8-5, Shooting on Sunday (see itinerary) Sat Only also available

Because of limited space we require payment in full to reserve a seat in the class. 

Cancellation policy:  You can reschedule your class anytime prior to 12 noon on the day preceding the class.  If you are going to have to reschedule we ask that you let us know a.s.a.p. so that we can reassign that seat.  If you do not reschedule you forfeit your fee.  We will allow you to apply 50% to a future class.

Training Objectives

Demonstrate proficiency in safe handling of the handgun to include loading, unloading, storing or securing, and firing the handgun.

Identify the places that handguns may not be carried even if the individual has a Concealed Carry - Handgun permit.

Identify the major parts of the revolver or semiautomatic pistol

Demonstrate proficiency in marksmanship fundamentals

Explain the provisions under NC Common Law in which the use of deadly physical force would be justified.

Note:  This class is designed for persons who have had some experience with handguns.  If you are not comfortable with a handgun at all, you should consider one of our one-on-one coaching sessions prior to the CCH class.  You can call and schedule a one-on-one almost anytime.

CCH CLASS Itinerary:

Saturday 8:00 - 5:00,  Class room instruction, Lectures, Demonstration, Video presentation, 

Held right across the street from our range facility at  the Lighthouse Convention Center, 326 Tryon Road.

Regular breaks and a 1 hour lunch period.    Multiple choice, true/false exam at end of day.

Sunday,  Live fire range practice and proficiency test.  Class will be split into smaller groups and assigned one of these shooting/testing times.  You will sign up for your shooting time on Saturday morning during class.

Sunday        8am,     9am,    10am,     or      11am,    OPTIONAL PRE-QUALIFY  see notice below *

The shooting/testing portion will be held at our range facility at 301 Tryon Road.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED:

Saturday, you will need your Identification (drivers license), "UNLOADED FIREARM" and pen or pencil.  If you don't have a firearm and wish to use one of our loaner firearms we will provide an inert blue training gun for Sat and one of our rental handguns for the live fire on Sunday.

Sunday, you will need your Firearm, 90-100 rounds of ammo, and pen or pencil.  We sell all popular handgun calibers.  If your gun uses an odd caliber please check with us beforehand for availability.  We suggest that you shoot your personal firearm, however we have loaners for those who need them.  We will also provide eye and ear protection for those who do not have their own.

There is a lot of critical information to cover on both days, please be courteous to your fellow classmates and arrive on time.

* PRE-QUALIFICATION:  If you are competent in your firearm handling and shooting skills and you can successfully engage a target at 3, 5 and 7 yards, you can pre-qualify to skip the Sunday portion of the class.  The pre-qual test consist of 40 rounds and takes about 15 minutes.  Just let us know that you want to pre-qual when you reserve your spot in the class.  We will set up an appointment for you.

 POSITIVELY NO AMMUNITION ALLOWED IN THE CLASS ROOM ON SATURDAY!

We will inspect your firearms at the door!

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