There are jurisdictions where local police do not have the privilege of off-duty carry. If you are in a situation which is life threatening such as a key witness in a Court case, the Court can order you to go armed for a period of time. Even if you are granted such a permit, there are restrictions on its use. The Statute requires that you receive training in a program of testing and study approved by the Training and Standards Board of the N. Carolina Department of Justice. In addition, the CCH Trainer provides instruction and testing in the law with respect to the use of lethal force in defense and the law as it governs the Permit to Carry a Concealed Handgun.
Training varies with the nature of the approved lesson plan.
Let s consider the novice and one plan for a novice as taught in Durham County. They learn how to identify handgun types, the correct ammunition, to load and unload, to hold the handgun correctly, to use the sights and much more. They have two classes devoted to live fire with commercial ammunition. The Course is completed with a test involving 50 questions worth 2 points each. At this point the novice has the skills and attitude to begin to practice to shoot well enough to pass the next test.- competency with a handgun.