Concealed Carry Card

Class Information

 

Topics Taught in this Class

  1. Carry Concealed Handgun permit student in class The Basics of Gun Safety
  2. The Different Types of Pistols and How they Operate
  3. How to Load and Unload a Pistol
  4. How to Shoot a Pistol
  5. How to Clean and Maintain a Pistol
  6. Laws Governing Concealed Carry in North Carolina
  7. Where You Can and Can Not Carry a Concealed Handgun in North Carolina
  8. When to Shoot; When Not to Shoot
  9. Reciprocity Agreements with Other States
  10. Methods of Concealed Carry
  11. Live-fire Qualification

 

Requirements to Take this Class

  1. Be at least 21 years old
  2. Be a resident of any county in North Carolina
  3. Have a clean criminal record

 

What to Bring to Class

  1. Note taking materials.
  2. A semi-automatic pistol or revolver with 50 rounds of ammunition. You may bring your empty, unloaded pistol into the classroom but do NOT bring your ammunition into the classroom. Leave your ammunition locked in your vehicle. Sometimes certain calibers of ammunition are hard to find so don't wait until the last minute to get your ammo.
  3. If you do not yet have your own pistol, you may rent a pistol and ammunition for $20.00.
  4. A hat with a bill or a brim (highly recommended).
  5. Eye and hearing protection. If you don't have your own, it will be provided.
  6. A Bag Lunch. There is a 30-minute break for lunch but it is recommended that you bring a bag lunch with you so you don't get caught in traffic and miss any of the class.

Conduct of the Class

 

Mr. Morris generally holds his classes on the third Saturday of each month at the VFW located at 409 S. Main Street in Lillington, NC. Because of his contracting work he may have to shift some classes. Check the Training Schedule for exact dates.

 

Students from Harnett, Cumberland, Wake, Moore, and Lee counties make up the bulk of those who attend our Concealed Carry Permit classes, but residents of any county in North Carolina are welcome to attend.

 

The morning is dedicated to the basics where you will take the NRA's First Steps Pistol Orientation that includes gun safety, the fundamentals of shooting your pistol, and different shooting techniques.

 

Concealed Gun Permit in North Carolina

Following a break for lunch he goes into the laws governing carrying a concealed firearm in North Carolina along with scenarios designed to illustrate when it is legal to use your firearm and what the legal ramifications may be.

 

The class concludes at a local range where the student will fire 50 rounds and qualify with their firearm. The first 10 rounds are to review and practice techniques taught in the class and to allow the instructor to observe your form and make any necessary corrections. The next 30 rounds are to qualify firing at targets at three, five, and seven yards. The last 10 rounds are to review and practice possible real-world scenarios.

 

Class begins promptly at 8:00 so please arrive a few minutes early to sign in.