Regulator 7 Firearms Training

NC Concealed Carry Handgun and NRA First Steps Pistol Class

1. General. In recognition of the various levels of handgun knowledge and competence possessed by citizens who wish to obtain North Carolina permits to carry concealed handguns, Regulator 7 Firearms Training presents a two-part training program developed by G.E. Shuford, National Rifle Association (NRA) Sr Training Counselor at the Wake County Firearms Training facility.

a. Part One Training Program. The first part of training is based on the NRA’s 1st Steps Pistol Training Course. It requires approximately four (4) hours of classroom instruction.

b. Part Two Training Program. The second part of training consists of an in-depth classroom instruction program on the local, state and federal laws pertaining to the concealed carry and the use of handguns for personal protection and a series of practical shooting qualification exercises. This second course requires approximately four (4) hours of combined classroom and open-book test completion. The shooting qualification is completed at the end of the eight (8) hour classroom work.

4. Handgun Familiarization. Students who have limited knowledge of, and competence with handguns receive an introduction to shooting handguns with special emphasis on concealed carry techniques.

5. Course Basics. The course is designed to only address the basics; i.e., basic knowledge, basic skills, and attitudes - the essential foundation to owning and using a handgun safely. The legal requirements of the course will be based on the publication “Laws Governing Concealed Handgun and Use of Deadly Force” that has been prepared by the North Carolina (NC) Justice Academy and subsequent changes to the law passed by the N.C. General Assembly.

6. Teaching Method. The concept of "discovery learning" used is the hands-on learning. Step-by-step teaching methods are used ranging from the simple to complex. The courses are designed to be applicable to any handgun; i.e., center fire, rim fire, semi-automatic, or revolver.

7. Written Examination. At the end of the course there will be a written examination consisting of 20 multiple choice questions and 20 true/false questions on the legal and practical requirements of firearms and concealed carry. A score of 80% will be required to pass the examination. The completed examination will be retained in the files of the Instructor. In the event the student fails to pass the course, he/she will be allowed to retake the course, including the classroom portion at a reduced fee.

8. Practical Application. Shooting exercises will be conducted at ranges of three (3), five (5) and seven (7) yards. This range allows the shooter to focus on the fundamentals and therefore ensures a reasonable level of success and confidence.

a. The practical shooting portion of the course will require the student to fire 47 rounds of factory loaded ammunition at various B-34 paper targets.

b. The qualification target with the student's name, date and a description of the pistol/ammunition will be recorded on the qualification target and the qualification score sheet, a photo will be taken of the Student with their target, the student is then welcome to keep the target or dispose of it.

c. The student will be required to have a minimum of 35 hits on target out of 47 shots fired or a “hit rate” of 75%.

9. Shooting Techniques and Firearms Presentations. During lunch, video demonstrations of various shooting techniques and firearms will be shown and discussion of shooting, concealed carry methods, and the legal aspects of concealed carry will be encouraged.


Location & Requirements

1. Class Location. Classes are held at the Lumber Bridge Volunteer Fire Department (approximately 30 minutes from the Fort Bragg Main Post and 20 minutes from Hope Mills). We are located at; 303 W. Main Street, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357. To better serve our students alternate locations can be arranged with prior coordination.


2. Instruction Hours. Instruction will start at 8 a.m. and the classroom portion will end at approximately 4 p.m., provided all requirements have been met. We train to standard not time, In accordance with NC General Statues we are mandated to provide no less than 8 hours of class room instruction.


3. Required Equipment:

a. Valid State/Federal photo identification.

b. Pen, pencil and paper to take notes.

c. Eye and ear protection.

d. Baseball cap or other similar headgear with a bill.

e. Safe, reliable handgun recommend at least .380 ACP caliber or larger some popular and effective self-defense calibers are 9mm Para, 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 357 Sig, 40 S&W and 45 ACP. Smaller calibers, 22LR, 32ACP, 25 ACP, 22 Mag. etc., may be used but are not recommended for self-defense. If a student does not currently possess an appropriate firearm one can be rented from the Instructor. Please contact the instructor(s) with any questions.

f. Safe, usable belt holster for course of fire, no shoulder holsters, ankle holsters or appendix holsters … this is a Basic course of fire. Advance skills can be practiced or instructed at another class.

g. A minimum of 50 rounds of appropriate caliber ammunition, I highly recommend bringing at least 100 rounds in the event you need to requalify. Please do not use foreign manufactured super cheap ammunition for qualification has it has been proven to be unreliable which could affect your ability to qualify. Winchester, Remington, Blazer, Eagle brands and all US manufactured ammunition are generally very reliable. Simple solid point ammunition is recommended. NO AMMUNITION WILL BE INTRODUCED TO THE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THE CLASS. Ammunition should be left in privately owned vehicles or in the bay outside of the classroom.

h. Wet/cold weather gear, sun screen, insect repellant as seasonally appropriate. YES we will fire in the cold and in the rain.

i. Clothing appropriate for working both indoors and outdoors, no sandals or open toe shoes recently fired brass casings can /will burn you.

j. Hand gun cleaning kit.

k. Each Student will receive A NRA First Steps Pistol Packet for their future reference including: NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, Basic Practical Rocker and Flyer, Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet, Concealed Carry Holster Guide, and Pistol First Steps Course Certificate.

# NOTE: I reserve the right to remove a student from the class for unsafe behavior that presents a risk to themselves and other student.