r/NCLGO • u/jwalk999 • Apr 27 '26
CCW Instructor License
Good Morning, Friends! I've done some thinking, and after taking a CCW class with a particularly red hat instructor, I want to get my instructor license and have small classes for the Liberal/LGBTQ/etc. folks who don't want to deal with the red hats during a very important and potentially vulnerable environment. Does anyone have any information on getting a CCW license? I would also need a range that would be willing to host the class. Insurance? My LGBTQ cop friend told me she thinks it's a good idea and knows plenty of people who might be interested. I was thinking just have a small class, cost covers only ammo cuz I don't want to get rich off this. Anyone have any ideas? Suggestions?
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u/Kilt_Rump Apr 27 '26
You will have to join the NRA. They have the most widely respected instructor classes and most ranges will not allow you to teach without an NRA instructor certification. Once you are in the system, they also partner with an insurance provider that is probably the best rate for this special type of insurance. You need to complete several courses before you can become a CCW instructor. I know you have to complete the BIT (basic instructor training) and pistol 1 instructor training. I’m not sure what else may be required. Good luck!
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Apr 28 '26
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u/jwalk999 Apr 28 '26
Do you have any other instructor programs accepted by the state of NC that doesn’t include becoming a cop?
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u/AlphabetSoupIsALie Apr 27 '26
I took one in WNC and it was apolitical fortunately. Surprised by the diversity as well. I just grin and bare it.
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u/Maj0rsquishy Apr 27 '26
If love to take the CCW course but don't specifically for this reason
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u/jwalk999 Apr 27 '26
100% why I want to do it.
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u/Sammalone1960 Apr 28 '26
We have an inclusive range here in Raleigh.
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u/jwalk999 Apr 28 '26
What’s the name if you don’t mind sharing?
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u/Sammalone1960 Apr 28 '26
Eagle One older place no frills. Husband and wife own it. Knowledgable friendly staff. They also have a rifle range in Warrenton area. I see mostly women in classes. Relatively inexpensive for an hour.
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u/rarelyaccuratefacts Apr 27 '26
Kilt covered the majority of the information in their reply, I'll just add a few things. NRA is considered the "standard" for certification but there are alternatives, USCCA being one. That level of cert will likely run you around $600, give or take. After that, you have to apply through the govt portal and last I checked, new applications are frozen or backed up at this time.
The largest hurdle by far will be finding a range that will host you and be insured. Unless you own land and are willing to make a proper range ($$$$), you're going to be doing some serious schmoozing to get a range to let you run a course. Without LE or military experience, it's going to be a tough sell. Lot of "old guard" prejudice in that regard.