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An important message about taking the NC Concealed Carry Handgun Safety Course:
It may be tempting to take a shortcut in the training required for a Concealed Handgun Permit. However, it may not be worth it in the end. Sheriffs and the Department of Justice are aware that some instructors have been asked to cut corners in training, and they are looking into the problem. If you are trying to take a class shorter than 8 hours it could compromise your application process. To be sure you are receiving the proper training, register for one of our classes or call us for a reference in your area.
Troy Perry
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Concealed Carry Inst.
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TCG
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to be US citizen to receive a NC Concealed Handgun Permit?
A: Yes. This is a snippet from the North Carolina General Statute (click the chapter heading to see the entire statute):
Q: If I am a NC resident with a VA or Utah non-resident Concealed Handgun Permit, can I use my permit to wave purchase permit requirements in NC?
A: No. This is a snippet from the North Carolina General Statute (click the chapter heading to see the entire statute):
Q: Will I have to shoot at the Concealed Carry class?
A: Yes, and there are multiple courses of fire for the instructor to choose from. Some instructors even use their own course of fire. As long as a minimum of thirty rounds are fired at an average of 10 per shooting distance of the 3, 5 & 7 yard lines, everything is kosher.
Q: What course of fire does TCG use?
A: We use a standard issued by the state and you can click here for a copy of it.
Q: Will I be able to carry my handgun in a National Park?
A: Yes, as of February 12, 2010 it is legal to carry both open and concealed, with a permit, in most National Parks. Of the 312 national parks only 3 do not allow it. The overall effect is significant. Now, if you want to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can carry your firearm legally. (It is important to note that the federal law seeks to align itself with individual state laws. So, if you are planning to go to Yellowstone, for example, you will want to consult with the state that you will be visiting.)
Q: Is it called a "Concealed Weapons Permit" or a "Concealed Handgun Permit?"
A: There is no such thing as a "Concealed Weapons Permit" in North Carolina because NC only recognizes handguns where a concealed permit is concerned. (SC does, however, call their permit a Concealed Weapons Permit.)
Q: Will I get my permit at the end of class.
A: No, you will receive a certificate of completion that you will then take to your Sheriff's Department when you apply for your permit.
Q: Who sets the standards for training?
A: The North Carolina Department of Justice's Division of Training and Standards.
Q: I am a retired police officer and I want the H.R. 218 multi-state concealed carry permit, can you help me?
A: In short, no. Keep in mind, however, that the NC Concealed Handgun Permit is legal in 35 other states and does not require the holder to re-qualify every year. Unless you plan to travel to one of the 15 states that don't recognize the NC Concealed Handgun Permit, you may want to reconsider the mulit-state option. The standard concealed carry class is cheaper and easier for retired law enforcement.
Look below for a list of current states that accept the NC Concealed Handgun Permit.
Q: I still want to get my multi-state permit, who can qualify me?
A: If you are a resident of NC then you must go through a NC Sate Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Trainer and complete the qualification standards set forth by the state. These trainers are most often associated with a law enforcement agency.
Q: There were a lot of people in my CHP class. Is there a limit on how many students an instructor is allowed to teach?
A: The state has not set a limit so far, but the office of CHP is considering a limit of 25 students per session.
Q: What is TCG's policy on student numbers?
A: At TCG we strive to give our students the best training possible and we feel this cannot be accomplished if there are too many people in the class. Our policy is this: 10 or less students will have 1 instructor (10:1); 15 will have 1 instructor and 1 range officer (15:1:1); 20 will have 1 instructor & 2 range officers (20:1:2). If we run a class as large as 25, we will have 1 instructor and 3 range officers (25:1:3).
Q: The Sheriff of my county has told me to re-take the Concealed Handgun Safety Course because I didn't renew my license in time. Can they do that?
A: The Sheriff's dept is the one who must ultimately approve you for carry. If for any reason they feel like you need to retake the course then you must retake the course. This isn't just your county, this is the whole state. Some Sheriffs are requiring people to take it every 5 years when they renew even if they haven't let it lapse. To my knowledge it hasn't happened yet, but it is foreseeable that a Sheriff might not trust your instructor's teaching methods and might not approve of the class you took. This may not seem fair, but it would be their privilege as the issuing authority.
Q: Is there an age limit for taking classes?
A: Eighteen unless you have a parent of legal guardian with you. However, it is recommended for people under 18 to take a course specifically geared toward their age group.
Q: Does the Concealed Carry Handgun Safety certificate expire?
A: The certificate obtained in this concealed carry class is good until you submit it to your sheriff's office with your application. Some sheriff's departments require you to retake the course if you let your permit expire.
Q: I have been told that getting a concealed handgun permit is useless because I will not be able to carry it anywhere. Is this true?
A: The truth is, there are some places where you, by law, will not be able to carry a concealed handgun. However, you would not be able to carry a handgun into most of these places anyway. By having a concealed handgun permit you will be able to carry in a lot of places that you are unable to without the permit.
Q: Do I have to be a resident of NC to take the NC Concealed Handgun Safety Course?
A: No, you can take the course if you are a resident of another state. The only residency requirements are for actually obtaining a NC Concealed Handgun Permit.
Q: Can I carry my firearm on a military base?
A: If you are not a resident of the base you are entering you are not allowed to posses a firearm of any kind even if you have a valid concealed handgun permit. Do not make the mistake of taking a weapon on base hoping no one will find it. Violating base ordinances is a FEDERAL OFFENSE and could cause you to land you in jail, to lose a firearm and to lose the ability to own one in the future.
Q: Is the NC Concealed Handgun Permit good in any other state?
This information is designed as a reference guide only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. For the latest information from the NC Department of Justice, please visit their page on reciprocity. Click Me
Q: My question is not on this page. How can I find the answer?
A: Yes. This is a snippet from the North Carolina General Statute (click the chapter heading to see the entire statute):
§14-415.12.
Criteria
to qualify for the issuance of a permit.
(1) The applicant is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of the State 30 days or longer immediately preceding the filing of the application.
Q: If I am a NC resident with a VA or Utah non-resident Concealed Handgun Permit, can I use my permit to wave purchase permit requirements in NC?
A: No. This is a snippet from the North Carolina General Statute (click the chapter heading to see the entire statute):
§ 14-402. Sale of certain weapons without permit forbidden.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation in this State to sell, give away, or transfer, or to purchase or receive, at any place within this State from any other place within or without the State any pistol or crossbow unless: (i) a license or permit is first obtained under this Article by the purchaser or receiver from the sheriff of the county in which the purchaser or receiver resides; or (ii) a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit is held under Article 54B of this Chapter by the purchaser or receiver who must be a resident of the State at the time of the purchase.
Q: Will I have to shoot at the Concealed Carry class?
A: Yes, and there are multiple courses of fire for the instructor to choose from. Some instructors even use their own course of fire. As long as a minimum of thirty rounds are fired at an average of 10 per shooting distance of the 3, 5 & 7 yard lines, everything is kosher.
Q: What course of fire does TCG use?
A: We use a standard issued by the state and you can click here for a copy of it.
Q: Will I be able to carry my handgun in a National Park?
A: Yes, as of February 12, 2010 it is legal to carry both open and concealed, with a permit, in most National Parks. Of the 312 national parks only 3 do not allow it. The overall effect is significant. Now, if you want to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can carry your firearm legally. (It is important to note that the federal law seeks to align itself with individual state laws. So, if you are planning to go to Yellowstone, for example, you will want to consult with the state that you will be visiting.)
Q: Is it called a "Concealed Weapons Permit" or a "Concealed Handgun Permit?"
A: There is no such thing as a "Concealed Weapons Permit" in North Carolina because NC only recognizes handguns where a concealed permit is concerned. (SC does, however, call their permit a Concealed Weapons Permit.)
Q: Will I get my permit at the end of class.
A: No, you will receive a certificate of completion that you will then take to your Sheriff's Department when you apply for your permit.
Q: Who sets the standards for training?
A: The North Carolina Department of Justice's Division of Training and Standards.
Q: I am a retired police officer and I want the H.R. 218 multi-state concealed carry permit, can you help me?
A: In short, no. Keep in mind, however, that the NC Concealed Handgun Permit is legal in 35 other states and does not require the holder to re-qualify every year. Unless you plan to travel to one of the 15 states that don't recognize the NC Concealed Handgun Permit, you may want to reconsider the mulit-state option. The standard concealed carry class is cheaper and easier for retired law enforcement.
Look below for a list of current states that accept the NC Concealed Handgun Permit.
Q: I still want to get my multi-state permit, who can qualify me?
A: If you are a resident of NC then you must go through a NC Sate Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Trainer and complete the qualification standards set forth by the state. These trainers are most often associated with a law enforcement agency.
Q: There were a lot of people in my CHP class. Is there a limit on how many students an instructor is allowed to teach?
A: The state has not set a limit so far, but the office of CHP is considering a limit of 25 students per session.
Q: What is TCG's policy on student numbers?
A: At TCG we strive to give our students the best training possible and we feel this cannot be accomplished if there are too many people in the class. Our policy is this: 10 or less students will have 1 instructor (10:1); 15 will have 1 instructor and 1 range officer (15:1:1); 20 will have 1 instructor & 2 range officers (20:1:2). If we run a class as large as 25, we will have 1 instructor and 3 range officers (25:1:3).
Q: The Sheriff of my county has told me to re-take the Concealed Handgun Safety Course because I didn't renew my license in time. Can they do that?
A: The Sheriff's dept is the one who must ultimately approve you for carry. If for any reason they feel like you need to retake the course then you must retake the course. This isn't just your county, this is the whole state. Some Sheriffs are requiring people to take it every 5 years when they renew even if they haven't let it lapse. To my knowledge it hasn't happened yet, but it is foreseeable that a Sheriff might not trust your instructor's teaching methods and might not approve of the class you took. This may not seem fair, but it would be their privilege as the issuing authority.
Q: Is there an age limit for taking classes?
A: Eighteen unless you have a parent of legal guardian with you. However, it is recommended for people under 18 to take a course specifically geared toward their age group.
Q: Does the Concealed Carry Handgun Safety certificate expire?
A: The certificate obtained in this concealed carry class is good until you submit it to your sheriff's office with your application. Some sheriff's departments require you to retake the course if you let your permit expire.
Q: I have been told that getting a concealed handgun permit is useless because I will not be able to carry it anywhere. Is this true?
A: The truth is, there are some places where you, by law, will not be able to carry a concealed handgun. However, you would not be able to carry a handgun into most of these places anyway. By having a concealed handgun permit you will be able to carry in a lot of places that you are unable to without the permit.
Q: Do I have to be a resident of NC to take the NC Concealed Handgun Safety Course?
A: No, you can take the course if you are a resident of another state. The only residency requirements are for actually obtaining a NC Concealed Handgun Permit.
Q: Can I carry my firearm on a military base?
A: If you are not a resident of the base you are entering you are not allowed to posses a firearm of any kind even if you have a valid concealed handgun permit. Do not make the mistake of taking a weapon on base hoping no one will find it. Violating base ordinances is a FEDERAL OFFENSE and could cause you to land you in jail, to lose a firearm and to lose the ability to own one in the future.
Q: Is the NC Concealed Handgun Permit good in any other state?
A: According
to the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) the following
states have reciprocal agreements of some kind. You should research
each state's laws to find out the specifics. This is a current list of
states that have concealed handgun permit agreements with North
Carolina:
Click on the state that you are interested in and review that state's information about NC Concealed Handgun Permit Reciprocity Agreement.
Nevada will be added to the list on July 1, 2010
Vermont does not require a permit.
New Mexico accepts NC Permits on an informal basis.
Nevada will be added to the list on July 1, 2010
Vermont does not require a permit.
New Mexico accepts NC Permits on an informal basis.
Q: My question is not on this page. How can I find the answer?
A: Submit your questions and suggestions to info@ncpermit.com.
