N C Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Class

Description

This is the official North Carolina Justice Academy model course required for NC citizens to apply for a Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) Permit. The 8-hour classroom portion is held inside the clubhouse, followed by a written examination and a live-fire range qualification using the NRA B29 silhouette target. The course covers North Carolina CCH laws, legal aspects of deadly physical force, prohibited carry locations, and basic marksmanship fundamentals. (Note: This is NOT a beginner/new shooter class—students must already be proficient in basic firearm handling. NO live ammunition is permitted in the classroom at any time; firearms and range gear must remain secured in your vehicle during classroom instruction.)

Topics Covered

• North Carolina Statutory & Common Law Regarding the Justifiable Use of Deadly Physical Force

• North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Laws & Prohibited Carry Locations

• Safe Firearm Handling, Operational Mechanics (Revolvers & Semi-Automatics), Loading, Unloading, and Secure Storage

• Marksmanship Fundamentals & Qualification Preparation

• Interacting with Law Enforcement While Armed

Expectations and Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will understand the legal framework of self-defense in North Carolina and demonstrate safe gun handling and defensive marksmanship. Upon passing both the written exam and the live-fire shooting qualification, students will receive the official certificate of completion required to apply for a North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit through their county Sheriff's Office.

Types

Basic, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, Firearms / Gear Selection, Handgun Fundamentals

Documentation Requirements

• Identification: Valid North Carolina Driver's License or state-issued picture ID displaying your current North Carolina residential address.

• Course Manual: The North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Training booklet ("Red Book") will be provided on class day for you to keep.

Requirements

• Prerequisites: Students must be experienced and proficient in safe firearm handling, loading, unloading, and basic marksmanship.

• Firearms: A reliable handgun brought to the range in a secure case or range bag (holster is not required as shooting is conducted standing behind a fixed bench).

• Ammunition: 50 rounds of factory-loaded, copper-jacketed ammunition matching your qualification handgun. (No handloaded/reloaded ammunition or steel-core/armor-piercing rounds permitted.)

• Safety & Personal Gear:

  • Hearing and eye protection for range qualification.

  • Extra functional magazines (helpful for live-fire drills).

  • Range-appropriate clothing (no shorts, tank tops, sandals, or open-toed shoes). Hats and gloves are permitted if they do not interfere with safe firearm operation.

• Student Materials to Bring: Notepad, pen, highlighter, and pencil.

• Meals & Logistics: Bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks (30-minute lunch break; refrigerator and microwave available in the clubhouse). Snacks/drinks are also available for purchase on site. Cell phones must remain on silent.

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