Benefit from decades of real-world knowledge, training, and formal education. Through this comprehensive Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) training program, PatriotTAC’s CCH Course participants take their skills to a new level while becoming educated in the important legal aspects of concealed carry, use of deadly force, and more.

There are two fights in every self-defense situation: the gunfight and the years-long legal battle. Unlike other concealed carry classes, our CCH course has a strong focus on what law-abiding citizens need most: LEGAL ISSUES. This course will teach the laws you need to know, review previous real-life self-defense situations, the principles of defensive carry, and shooting from concealment.

This is a North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) approved certification course. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate which you will need in order to submit along with your application for your North Carolina CCH Permit. The course is eight (8) hours plus range time, as required by NC law. The student MUST know and be able to demonstrate the basics of how to safely handle, load, fire, clear malfunctions and stoppages, perform reloads, and unload a handgun without the aid of another person prior to the start of class. If you are unsure of your ability, we strongly recommend completing our Handgun Familiarization Class or equivalent before you attend our CCH Course.

• Practical Applications of Concealed Carry

• Legal Aspects in the Aftermath of Use of Force

• Firearms Safety Concerns While Carrying Concealed

• Weapons Retention

• Lawful Firearms Storage and Transport

• Court Proceedings and What to Expect

Topics Include:

• Concealed Carry Gear Selection and Consideration

• Low Light Shooting Considerations

• Drawing / Weapons Presentation from Concealed Carry

• Modern Defensive Ammunition Selection

• Defensive and Tactical Reloading

• Firearms Safety at Home, In Vehicles, and at Work

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*** REGISTRATION for this COURSE is NON-REFUNDABLE!!! ***

Course Start Time: 8:30am (9:00 am for Jacksonville location)

The full amount of the course tuition must be paid at the time of registration and is non-refundable due to limited class space. Special pricing is only applicable on certain dates and based on availability. Register early as these classes fill quickly. Sorry, no rain checks. As special pricing is intended for specific dates, moving from one course date to another voids any discounted price unless otherwise specified above. See Terms and Agreements for more information.

Unless renting a handgun from us, you MUST bring the following items:

• Handgun* – A quality handgun which is clean, properly lubricated, and without defects (We recommend the use of a semi-auto for this course)

• Magazines – Enough Magazines to load all 30 Rounds (or two speed loaders if using a revolver).

• Ammunition – Thirty (30) rounds of the correct ammunition for the handgun you intend to shoot during the live fire qualification.

• Eye and Ear Protection – If wearing prescription lenses, they must be shatter resistant.

• Holster – A quality, rigid, strong-side directional holster which covers the trigger guard.

  • NO Cross-draw or Shoulder Holsters

  • NO nylon, soft holsters.

  • NO Blackhawk Serpa holsters.

  • NOTE: You will NOT need a holster for the CCH Class held in Jacksonville, NC.

• Magazine Carrier (pouch) – to hold your spare magazines, or speed-loaders (optional).

• Belt – Sturdy enough to support the weight of a handgun, holster, and magazines/ammo.

Highly Recommended:

• Comfortable Clothing – suitable for the season. If venue is an outdoor rain, bring RAIN GEAR, just in case!!

• Hat – A brimmed hat to deflect ejected empty cartridge cases.

• *If renting a handgun from us for this course, we will provide you with a 9mm Glock or other comparable pistol, two magazines, a G Code holster, a G Code magazine carrier, and the ammunition required for the live fire range qualification; all for just $25 more.

This course is not intended for absolute beginners; however, instructors will work with all students to ensure they are safe, competent, and knowledgeable in the handling of handguns.

To successfully complete the course, students must pass both a written examination and a shooting qualification. The shooting qualification requires firing from 3, 5, and 7 yards. These standards are established by the North Carolina Department of Justice (NC DOJ). Failure to meet these standards will result in course failure. Course registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable in the event of failure.

Students enrolling in this course are expected to have prior experience with firearms and must be able to safely and independently load, unload, and fire a handgun with reasonable accuracy at the required distances.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a training completion certificate issued by the NC DOJ, which is required to apply for the North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit (CCH).