Introduction to Concealed Carry (16 Hours)

Overview

In Introduction to Concealed Carry, students will embark on a comprehensive exploration of the essential skills needed to confidently carry a pistol concealed. Here students will have an opportunity to discover holster types and styles, firearm selection considerations, ammunition types, and hands-on concealment techniques for daily carry. At the end of this course, students will be equipped with a comprehensive skill set to carry a pistol concealed effectively and confidently.

Experience Requirements

This training course is an introduction to concealment carry, however having previous training in the proper techniques to draw a pistol from a holster is required. At a minimum, students must have completed Handgun 104* or an approved equivalent. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

*Students who successfully completed the 2-day course 'Handgun 104: Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills' prior to February 2024 will have fulfilled the prerequisites necessary to enroll in any courses that require successful completion of either the 1-day 'Handgun 104: Advanced Handgun Skills' or the 1-day 'Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills' course.

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify different styles of holsters and support gear
• Select a concealed carry firearm
• Identify different ammo types and their intended purpose
• Identify quick access storage methods for safely storing a firearm
• Perform and evaluate multiple concealment options and carry techniques
• Perform a draw and re-holster from concealment safely
• Identify actual accuracy capabilities vs expected results
• Operate from post engagement positions
• Perform single handed manipulations
• Compare and evaluate reloads utilizing different magazine carry options
• Apply concealed carry techniques while incorporating movement

Equipment List

• Clothing suitable for training in any weather (pants must have belt loops)
• Sturdy belt at least 1.5" wide
• Concealment jacket, vest, button down shirts, pullovers, (a garment that can be worn in a closed or open capacity)
• Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
• Hydration system
• Wraparound eyewear with polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription
• Electronic hearing protection, earmuffs, or earplugs
• If bringing personal firearm, student will need an outside the waistband holster, and an Inside the waist band or appendix holster.

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH, New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO locations.

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 650 rounds pistol
• For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition may be required - call for clarification
• Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
• No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
• Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping, New Smyrna Beach, and Colorado Springs facilities only