- The criteria to be an instructor for the North Carolina Concealed Handgun Class is not very stringent. No law enforcement experience is required. You only need a NRA Basic Pistol Instructors Certification and a four hour class presented by the NC Dept. of Justice. There are many new instructors teaching this class and many are just minimally qualified.
- The NRA Basic Pistol Instructor's course does not teach ANY legal issues nor does it require prior law enforcement experience. It is all about safety and firearms. I can assure you that without a substantial law enforcement background or many hours of legal training, an instructor can not correctly answer the many , many questions that arises in class about the use of deadly force.
- Your training will be an important part of your defense if you are ever charged with violating the Use of Deadly Force laws. A competent instructor, one with many hours of court room experience will be a valuable asset for you and your attorney if you have to appear in court as a result of your use of deadly force.
In order to better assist our students in a "Use of Deadly Force" incident, we keep and maintain all test scores, proficiency shooting scores and targets. As experienced professionals we recognize the importance this information will be to your attorney in preparing for any criminal/civil litigation that may result.
All too often citizens who use deadly force end up being convicted of Manslaughter because they did not meet all the requirements of Perfect Self Defense. Their Imperfect Defense is usually the result of not having sufficient knowledge of the law and therefore violating the self defense criteria for a perfect self defense case."
Proper training will usually prevent such a situation from occurring.
My background consists of over 40 years of law enforcement including four years as a Security Police Officer (K-9) with the USAF including a year of service in Vietnam from 1966-1967. I am certified by both NC Department of Justice as a Firearms Safety Instructor, and by the National Rifle Association as an instructor for the Basic Pistol, Rifle and Basic Shotgun Courses. Also, I am a certified NRA Range Safety Officer.
My wife, Dianne, servs as my assistant, and is a retired educator, having taught in the NC public school system for 34 years. Dianne is also an avid shooter.
Both Dianne and I are graduates of Massad Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute. LFI is the most intensisve and premier training course in the nation for citizens who want the absolute best training in the Judicious Use of Deaddly Force and Stress Fire. Stress Fire is a method of shooting developed by leading firearms expert and noted author, Massad Ayoob, and involves the use of firearms under extreme stress.
My wife, Dianne, servs as my assistant, and is a retired educator, having taught in the NC public school system for 34 years. Dianne is also an avid shooter.
Both Dianne and I are graduates of Massad Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute. LFI is the most intensisve and premier training course in the nation for citizens who want the absolute best training in the Judicious Use of Deaddly Force and Stress Fire. Stress Fire is a method of shooting developed by leading firearms expert and noted author, Massad Ayoob, and involves the use of firearms under extreme stress.
(Left)Chris Raper and (Right)Massad Ayoob
I wish everyone could have the opportunity to train under the skillful and watchful eye of Massad Ayoob. Anyone who considers a firearm for defense should take his LFI class.
In his career, Massad has authored ten books and has written over one thousand magazine articles. He continues to serve as an expert witness on the use of deadly force in numerous criminal trials throughout the country.
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(Left)Bruce Gray of Gray Guns Inc.
Bruce is a Master of his trade and anyone who has a chance to train under him should not allow the opportunity to pass.
Bruce is a Master Gunsmith specializing in Sig Sauer firearms. He can be contacted at www.grayguns.com or 541-468-3840.
Bruce has been competing for thirty-three years and holds the highest classifications in all three action shooting disciplines: NRA Action, USPSA/IPSC and IDPA. He has won gold medals from several world-championship teams, and won a number of state, regional and national titles over the years, shooting as a sponsored shooter for Heckler & Koch and Sig Arms (Sig Sauer). Bruce has also worked as an overseas contractor and as a firearms instructor for a Federal agency as well as law enforcement. He currently serves his community as a sworn peace officer. ______________________________________________________________
(Left) Randy Harris, Close Range Gun Fighting Instructor, Suarez International
(Right) Chris Raper, CEO Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc.
Recent Close Range Gun Fighting Class, Chattanooga, TN
Recent Close Range Gun Fighting Class, Chattanooga, TN
Force on Force is the ultimate in gun fighting techniques. Gas operated air soft pistols are used exclusively with appropriate safety gear. Students are exposed to real life situations and observe first hand how THEY will react when confronted by an armed attacker. This two day class will take the student far beyond what ninety-five percent of law enforcement officers will ever be exposed to in their training. I spent over forty years in law enforcement and was NEVER exposed to this depth of realistic training.
Chris Raper Larry Vickers (Vickers Tactical)
Scott is a retired FBI Agent, having been a lead firearms instructor for many years. He also served on the FBI Hostage Rescue Team for many years. Scott has made great strides in developing combat sights for handguns. I consider it an honor and privilege to have had the opportunity to recently train under his guidance and expertise.
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Chris Raper Larry Vickers (Vickers Tactical)
Larry Vickers is a US Army retired Sergeant Major. Larry also served 15 years on a Delta Force Assault Team. He is also one of the founding members of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). As the owner of Vickers Tactical, he offers world class firearms training. I consider it an honor and privilege to have trained under him.
Larry is as good at his AR15 Shooting Classes as he is pistol. I completed one of his AR15 Classes in Sept. 2011. He teaches "real world" shooting methods.
Larry is as good at his AR15 Shooting Classes as he is pistol. I completed one of his AR15 Classes in Sept. 2011. He teaches "real world" shooting methods.
Scott Warren, owner of Warren Tactical Sights Chris Raper, owner of Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc.
(Oxford, NC at a recent Advanced level pistol class)
Scott is a retired FBI Agent, having been a lead firearms instructor for many years. He also served on the FBI Hostage Rescue Team for many years. Scott has made great strides in developing combat sights for handguns. I consider it an honor and privilege to have had the opportunity to recently train under his guidance and expertise.
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