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NC Concealed Carry: Lessons

North Carolina Concealed Handgun Training Course

$80.00

North Carolina has in place a Concealed Carry Handgun law that allows qualifying citizens of our state the opportunity to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun. As a provision of this legislation, the individual must complete a required training program in the use of deadly force, carrying a concealed handgun and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the handgun.

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With the right under law to carry a concealed handgun comes a tremendous responsibility.  The owner of a handgun must have complete knowledge of handgun safety, knowledge of the laws regarding use of force, and the ability to use the weapon safely and in a responsible manner. Finally, and most importantly, is the ability to use good judgment in any facet of handgun operation and use. whether in self-defense, practicing the fundamentals of marksmanship, or basic gun handling.

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The Concealed Carry Certificate Class consists of:

  • A state mandated minimum of eight hours of instruction + the range qualification time

  • Legal Issues - the legal block of instruction is a minimum of 2 hours long

  • Handgun Basics

  • Handgun Safety

  • Marksmanship Fundamentals

  • Carrying Concealed Safety Issues

  • Presentation Techniques

  • Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage

  • Ammunition

  • Proficiency Drills

  • A written legal examination is required

  • A shooting proficiency examination is required; the course of fire is a 30 round minimum

    • 10 rounds from the 3-yard line

    • 10 rounds from the 5-yard line

    • 10 rounds from the 7-yard line

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Requirements to Apply for a Concealed Carry Permit:

  • Must be 21 years old

  • Complete a required training program in the use of deadly force, carrying a concealed handgun and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the handgun

  • Apply to the Sheriff’s Office in your county of residence

    • Contact your Sheriff’s Office to obtain the information necessary to apply

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