Upcoming Weapons and Self-Defense Classes | Eastern NC Now

    Press Release:

Unarmed Self-Defense for Women

    Self-defense training can give students new understanding about their bodies, no matter their size or their perceived ability. This class will give students basic tactics and options for unarmed self-defense. The focus will be on self-awareness and the tools for basic escapes. Students should wear comfortable clothing. This class will take place on Saturday, July 30 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and costs $76.25.

Concealed Carry Handgun Training

    This class will cover laws about the use of deadly force, the concealed carry statute and other relevant issues. It will cover the fundamentals of gun operation, personal protection using a handgun, gun safety, ammunition, and shooting techniques. Students must show proof of ability to legally own a firearm with either a handgun permit, concealed carry handgun permit or county background check. This class will take place on Thursday, August 18 and Saturday, August 20 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and costs $76.25.

First Steps Pistol

    First Steps Pistol is designed to give a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action-type for students. This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a pistol. Students will learn rules for handgun handling, the particular pistol model parts and operation, ammunition shooting fundamentals, cleaning the pistol and continued opportunities for skill development. Students must show proof of ability to legally own a firearm with either and handgun permit, a concealed carry handgun permit or a county background check. This class costs $86.25. A class on semi-automatic handguns will take place on Saturday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. A class on revolvers will take place on Saturday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

    To register or for more information, call 252-940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu.