TIGERSWAN North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun

Course Description:

This course is designed to teach the laws governing the use of deadly physical force, the concealed carry statute and relevant issues related to carrying a concealed handgun in the state of North Carolina. This course further teaches the attendees correct weapon handling skills, the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship and how to safely draw the pistol from the holster. With a passing score of this course the attendee can apply for their North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit.

The following topics will be taught in the course:

• Safe handling of the handgun to include loading, unloading, storing or securing, and firing the handgun.
• Fundamentals of pistol marksmanship
• The major parts of the revolver or semiautomatic pistol
• Provisions under NC Common Law in which the use of deadly physical force would be justified.
• Identify the places that handguns may not be carried even if the individual has a Concealed Carry - Handgun permit.
• Presentation Techniques (drawing your handgun)
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Ammunition
• Proficiency Test (must hit target 28 out of 40 shots fired) that is the NC State requirement.
• Shooting is done from the 3, 5 and 7 yard lines.

Note: This class is designed for persons who are familiar with their handguns. If you are not comfortable with a handgun at all, you should consider our 1-day Introductory Pistol Class prior to the CCH class.

Ammo requirements: 100 rounds of pistol ammunition.

Prerequisite: None

Training schedule: Show time is 7:45 am with instruction starting at 8:00 am.

Individual equipment:

• You will need your Identification (driver’s license/ ID card)
• Pen or pencil
• Pistol with 2 magazines
• Holster (no cross draw or shoulder holsters allowed due to safety concerns.) Please bring a belt for your holster.
• Magazine pouch
• Rain or inclement weather gear
• Eye and Ear protection (clear or shaded lens are recommended)
• Water / Snacks (we’ll take an hour lunch break around noon.)
• Hat
• Sun Screen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended

Course includes: 8 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.

Cost: $75 tuition fee or $130 package price - includes all of the above and rental of pistol, magazine pouch, magazines, eye and ear protection and required ammunition.

Most items on the gear list can be rented via the application at additional cost or purchased at the Proshop

* We recommend you wear comfortable shoes, long pants, and a long sleeve shirt that you don’t mind getting dirty

Credential Policy

TSI requires applicants for training to submit documentation of responsibility before being accepted as students. Each prospective student must submit the credentials applicable to the course of instruction desired and include the credentials with the completed enrollment form.

For all courses:

• Copy of current driver's license.

Cancellation Policy

• If cancellation is made 30 days or more prior to the scheduled course start date, a full refund of money paid will be made.
• If cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the scheduled course start date, TigerSwan will charge a $50.00 cancellation fee.
• No refunds will be provided for no-shows or drops from training.

Statement of Eligibility

I hereby certify by my signature that I have no criminal convictions that prevent me from legally possessing, owning or purchasing firearms.

I further certify that I have no official or unofficial history of mental illness or substance abuse and that I meet the prerequisites listed for the course.

I further certify I have never been affiliated with or belong to any gang or other illegal organization involved or engaged in any illegal activities. This includes international or domestic terrorist organizations.

I further certify that my only purpose for seeking the training, which I have requested TSI to provide me, is so that I may better be prepared to provide lawful service to my employer or in performing lawful acts for my own use.

TigerSwan's training programs depend upon the careful control of each student’s cooperation regarding safety issues; therefore, I understand that my instruction may be terminated at any time if my conduct is not deemed satisfactory at the sole discretion of the staff.

That I will abide meticulously by any and all safety procedures required, and that I agree to sign a statement releasing TigerSwan, Inc. from any injury I may sustain during the program.