Concealed Handgun Instructor Certification
The Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor Certification program is regulated through the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as designated in NCGS 14-415.12 (a)(4).
IMPORTANT: North Carolina Firearms Laws
The requirements for eligibility to get a concealed handgun instructor certification are outlined in the North Carolina Administrative Code: 12 NCAC 09F:
- The instructor shall hold one of the following certifications:
- “Specific Instructor Certification-Firearms” issued by the Commission;
- “Firearms Instructor Certification” in Personal Protection, Basic Pistol, or Police Firearms issued by the National Rifle Association;
- “Firearms Instructor Certification” in Concealed Carry & Home Defense issued by the United States Concealed Carry Association.
- The instructor shall hold a certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Academy showing successful completion of the course on “Laws Governing Concealed Handgun and Use of Deadly Force” (administered by the NC Justice Academy).
- The instructor shall be eligible to receive or possess a firearm under Federal and North Carolina State Law.
Once eligible for consideration, the prospective instructor must do the following:
- Complete the Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor Application Form (CCH-1).
- Attach a copy of a current firearms instructor certification certificate from the Commission, NRA or USCCA.
- Attach a copy of the certificate showing successful completion of the course “Laws Governing Concealed Handgun and Use of Deadly Force”.
- Attach a copy of the course material the prospective instructor intends to teach or the course outline for prior approved courses.
- Include the application fee of $50.00 in the form of a certified check or money order.
If the prospective instructor wishes to order student certificates immediately, he or she should indicate the number of certificates on the application form and include payment in the form of a certified check or money order. The Commission, through the Criminal Justice Standards Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice, will review the qualifications submitted by the prospective instructor and review the course material. The Criminal Justice Standards Division will mail the prospective instructor a certification letter once certification as an instructor and approval of the submitted course material is completed.
Instructors are required by law to renew their instructor certifications and their course materials annually.
For Renewal, Instructors must:
- Complete the Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor Renewal Form (CCH-1);
- Attach a copy of a current firearms instructor certification certificate from the Commission, NRA or USCCA.
- Attach a copy of the course material used in teaching the class or a copy of the outline if changes have been made to the material since the material was approved.
- Include the $50.00 renewal fee in the form of a certified check or money order.
The Criminal Justice Standards Division will mail the instructor an approval letter once the renewal process is completed.
Instructors may re-order student certificates at any time utilizing the Concealed Carry Handgun Certificate Re-Order Form (CCH-1).
- Certificates are available in multiples of 25 at a cost of $2.00 per certificate.
- The instructor must complete all questions on the re-order form and attach a certified check or money order in the exact amount.
- Please do not add sales tax to the amount. Instructors should re-order student certificates at least two weeks prior to the date they will need the certificates. Certificates are not available to instructors on a last-minute basis.
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Instructors should re-order student certificates at least two weeks prior to the date they will need the certificates. Certificates are not available to instructors on a last-minute basis.
Concealed Carry Handgun Reciprocity — We track North Carolina gun laws, and provide information about which states have similar concealed carry permit regulations to our state’s laws.