NC Concealed Carry Handgun Permit

Know your rights and responsibilities.

Successful completion of this 8.5-hour class qualifies you to apply to your home NC county to obtain the North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit.

You will pass the “NC Department of Justice Concealed Carry – Handgun Training Test” and demonstrate handgun safe handling and proficiency at the range.  This includes a scored B-8 target shot from 5, 7 and 10-yard distances.

  • Learn the laws concerning:
    • Justified self-defense.
    • Use of deadly force, excessive force.
    • Imperfect self-defense.
    • Defense of habitation.
    • Where you can’t carry concealed.
    • What to do if stopped by LEO.
    • Escalation of force.
    • Travel concerns, reciprocal states.
  • Review handgun basics
    • Marksmanship fundamentals.
    • Handling, loading and unloading.
    • Parts of the firearm, how they work.
    • Ballistics, ammunition selections.
    • Storage.
    • Know the cycle of function.
    • Options for carrying.
    • Maintenance.

Pay now to reserve your seat: $75, includes range fee.

  • Firearms are not allowed in the classroom for CHP. On the range, they are to be unloaded with the slide locked open. Follow range safety officer’s directions for shooting.
  • Mags can be pre-loaded for the qualification.
  • Range wear guidelines for your protection: a billed cap, closed toes shoes, eye and ear protection, a snug collar and long pants.
  • What to bring
    • Your pistol, 50 rounds of ammunition and extra magazines.
    • Snacks and a beverage (or lunch). Something to take notes on.
    • $15 cash if you need ammo ( 50 rounds 9mm). Contact me if you need to rent a pistol.

Our CHP class is custom presented by Tactical Magic with the shooting qualification nearby. Contact me to inquire about dates.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds for no-shows. 

Rescheduling:

  • 3 days’ notice is required, and we will hold your seat for another class. You may reschedule twice before forfeiting the class fee. We encourage you to fill your seat with a substitute if you find you can no longer attend this class.   
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