Piedmont Community College (PCC) will offer a Handgun Safety course on Friday, March 5, 5:30 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 6, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. This $75 course fulfills the requirement for obtaining a concealed carry handgun permit.
Since 1995, N.C. citizens have had the right to carry concealed weapons, if they complete the Handgun Safety training program. The course will cover laws concerning the use of deadly force, laws governing areas concealed weapons may be carried, and rules and ideas for gun safety.
Steps to getting your conceal carry permit:
1) Take the Handgun Safety course (required course)
2) Apply for a permit through your sheriff’s department
Other requirements: US citizen, resident of NC for at least 30 days; 21 years of age or older; no indictments, felony record, violent misdemeanor, or impaired driving offense (in last three years).
Meet the instructor
William Burwell has over 20 years of teaching experience. He is an NRA certified basic pistol and rifle firearms instructor, retired law enforcement, retired military, and a North Carolina Justice Academy certified concealed carry instructor.
The registration fee of $75 must be paid prior to the course start date and is required to reserve your space. To enroll or for more information about PCC’s Handgun Safety course scheduled for March 5 and 6, contact Teresa Arrwood at (336) 694-8071 or teresa.arrwood@piedmontcc.edu.
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