FIREARMS TRAINING

The official North Carolina Private Protective Services 20-Hour Armed Guard Training Course.  This firearms training course covers basic shooting fundamentals but is not a beginner's instructional course on shooting. Students with little or no firearms training should contact us to attend a basic firearms course prior to attending the NC Armed Guard Training Course. 

**NOTE:  You must have completed the Unarmed Guard Course prior to attending this Course. 

Students in this course must qualify with 80% or better on a daytime & nighttime course of fire to graduate.  Graduates will be certified to apply for their:

     - NC Armed Guard Card

     - Armed Private Investigator License

     - NC Concealed Carry Permit (2 

       Certificates in 1) - Ask us how.

2022 Course Dates:

• January 26-28, 2022
• February 18-20, 2022
• March 18-20, 2022
• May 20-22, 2022
• June 24-26, 2022
• July 28-30, 2022
• August 26-28, 2022
• September 23-25, 2022
• October 21-23, 2022
• November: TBD

All NC Armed Security Guards & Armed Private Investigators are required to re-certify annually to maintain their armed status.  (4 hours classroom training plus firearms qualification)

Re-Certification qualification standards are the same as the initially NC PPS Armed Guard Course of 80% or better.

Failure to qualify within the annual period will prevent Guards and Private Investigators from working armed and require re-attendance of the full NC Armed Security Guard Firearms Training Course.

 2022 Course Dates:

• January 2, 2022
• January 9, 2022
• February 13, 2022
• February 17, 2022
• March 13, 2022
• April 3, 2022
• May 15, 2022
• July 31, 2022
• August 20, 2022
• September 22, 2022
• October 9, 2022
• November TBD
• December 4, 2022

At Spearhead Tactical we train you right. We never cut corners and ensure that you receive all the required training and understand the legal requirements to lawfully carry your concealed handgun.

     - 8 hours required classroom training    

     - Shooting Qualification

Students must pass the shooting qualification in order to receive their certificate.  If you are a new shooter or maybe lacking in the skills to pass the qualification you may want to consider taking a one-on-one firearm training session or attending our Basic Pistol Shooting Course class.

Seats are limited.  If you do not own a firearm, we have a limited number of firearms you may rent from us to qualify for $30.00.

  2022 Course Dates:

• March 13, 2022
• April 10, 2022
• October 2022 
• December 4, 2022

Now that you have your Concealed Carry Permit its time to learn how to effectively employ your handgun from its concealed location during a deadly force encounter.

Drawing from a concealed holster is vastly different from drawing from a holster.  In this firearms training course you will learn realistic and efficient concealment locations, effective techniques to clear your clothing for quick access to your firearm, as well as proper grip, reloading, malfunctions and shooting techniques.

You must possess a valid Concealed Carry Permit or have a Law Enforcement / Special Operations background to attend this course.

The Basic Executive Protection (EP) Firearms Training Course is a three day "crawl, walk, run" live fire handgun training course focused on the unique shooting skills required by Executive Protection Specialists.  This course combines basic shooting fundamentals with dynamic shooting drills required by Armed Executive Protection Specialists and others that utilize concealed carry holsters. 

Students will conduct:

• Draw from concealed holster
• Single & two-hand shooting
• Non-dominant hand shooting
• Malfunction drills
• Tactical re-loading
• Kneeling shooting
• Seated shooting
• Barricade shooting 
• Team shooting
• Stress shooting (timed)
• Multiple target engagements

2022 Course Dates:

• October 2022 

Successful completion of our Executive Protection Handgun Training Course is a prerequisite to attend this course unless you have prior Law Enforcement Tactical Team or Special Operations experience.    

Advanced Executive Protection (EP) Firearms builds upon the shooting fundamentals taught in our Basic EP Firearms Course and adds an AR style carbine to your handgun for more hostile environments.  

We cover more dynamic firearms training techniques to include but not limited to:    

• Carbine safety
• Carbine capabilities
• Safe loading & unloading
• Tactical reloads
• Shooting positions 
• Operation & manipulation 
• Fundamentals of marksmanship
• Malfunction drills
• Multiple target engagements

 
2022 Course Dates: 

• October 2022 

This is an introductory firearms training course to handguns and the basic fundamentals of shooting designed for the beginner to the intermediate shooter.

  
Basic Handgun Marksmanship covers: 

• Safety
• Components of a handgun
• Handgun selection
• Equipment selection
• Handgun Operation
• Marksmanship Fundamentals
• Breakdown & maintenance

Intermediate Handgun Marksmanship builds upon the fundamentals taught in Basic Pistol Marksmanship.  Students must have an understanding of basic fundamentals to keep up with the pace of the intermediate course.

Intermediate Handgun Marksmanship covers:  

• Holster drawing techniques
• Tactical and speed reloading
• Malfunction drills
• Point & Precision shooting
• Begin increasing target distance

Advanced Handgun Marksmanship builds upon the fundamentals taught in Intermediate Handgun Marksmanship (Intermediate Handgun is a prerequisite to attend this course unless you have a prior Law Enforcement Tactical Team or Special Operations experience).  

Advanced Handgun Marksmanship covers:

• Encounter techniques
• Use of Cover/Concealment
• Dynamic Shooting
• Movement Drills

So you have just purchased your first AR-15 style rifle and want to know how to safely and properly operate it.  

Carbine I includes but is not limited to :

• Safety
• Components of the AR-15
• Equipment selection 
• Safe loading & unloading
• Shooting positions (prone, kneeling & standing) 
• Operation & manipulation of the AR-15 
• How to zero your sights
• Basic Rifle Marksmanship
• Break Down and Cleaning

** A general definition of a carbine is any rifle with a barrel length less than 20 inches. 

Successful completion of our Carbine I Shooting course is a prerequisite to attend this course unless you have a prior SWAT, Military Infantry or Special Operations background. 

Carbine II includes but is not limited to : 

• Safety
• Safe loading & unloading refresher
• Tactical use of shooting positions (prone, kneeling & standing) 
• Operation & manipulation of the AR-15 
• Tactical & Emergency Reloads
• Shooting from behind cover & barricade 
• Movement Drills
• Transition Drills

          Shotgun                            Rifle

The official North Carolina Private Protective Services 24-hour Long Gun (8-hour Shotgun & 16-hour Rifle) Training Course.  NC-PPS requires successful completion of the 16-hour Long Gun Course in order to utilize a standard pump action or semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun and/or standard .223 Rem or 5.56 NATO bolt action or semi-automatic rifle in the performance of your duties.

 
SHOTGUN: Classroom & Day Qualification

RIFLE: Classroom, Day & Night Qual. & Skills Shooting Test

The Long Gun course is only available to personnel who have successfully completed the 20-hour Firearms (Armed Guard) Training Course.  

 2022 Course Dates:

• January 29-31, 2022
• April 28-30, 2022
• July 16-18, 2022
• August 22-24, 2022
• November TBD

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.  The Instructor Led Only takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. 

Students learn NRA's gun safety rules; proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols; ammunition knowledge and selection; pistol selection and storage; shooting fundamentals; pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety.  Additionally,  students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range. 

Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.  

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.  This course is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. 

Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning; and continued opportunities  for skill development.  Additionally,  students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range.   

Students will receive the Basics of Rifle  Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA  Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting  Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.  

If you’re curious about firearms, whether for personal defense or to learn a new sport, Women On Target® is the perfect place to start. These instructional shooting clinics are designed to teach you firearm safety and the fundamentals of marksmanship, giving you the confidence you need to safely handle and operate a firearm upon completion.

Women On Target® clinics are available only to women — it’s a safe and friendly environment whether you’re picking up a gun for the very first time or are just brushing off some dust and need a little refresher.  You’ll immediately feel at ease in our full-day clinics, and will be provided with a hands-on, one-of-a-kind experience.  

No experience or equipment is necessary to participate.  The Women On Target® clinic will provide everything you need — gun, ammunition, and protective gear for your eyes and ears.  If you do own a  gun or safety gear, you are welcome to bring it, but it is not required.