HR 218 Certification Class
Firearm Type: Handgun | Skill Level: Certification | Cost: $150.00 (First person) / $75.00 for each additional gun
Overview
Welcome to the HR 218 Certification!
Under federal law, retired law enforcement officers may carry concealed firearms nationwide if they meet the definition of a “qualified retired law enforcement officer” as specified in H.R. 218 and have, within the most recent 12-month period, met the State’s standards for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry firearms.
In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted legislation to allow for the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission to “establish standards and guidelines for the annual firearms certification of qualified retired law enforcement officers.” This action was a result of the passage by the US Congress of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (known as H.R. 218) which allows for qualified and trained active law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons nationwide. Following a lengthy process, the program for the qualification of retired officers has now been developed.
A retired officer residing in North Carolina may meet the State’s standards in one of two ways, as follows:
- The retired officer may qualify with the agency from which he/she retired. Under this scenario, the agency is responsible for providing documentation to the retired officer to verify their completion of the annual in-service firearms training and qualification requirements. No documentation would have to be submitted to the Criminal Justice Standards Commission by the agency or the officer; or,
- The retired officer may go to a Commission-certified law enforcement Specialized Firearms Instructor complete the training and qualification and then apply to the Criminal Justice Standards Commission for certification under the new Retired Law Enforcement Officers Firearms Qualification Certification Program.
Carolina Sporting Arms is happy to host this qualification course for Retired Law Enforcement Officers. A certified instructor will assist the students in completing the training and qualification for certification.
This class will be approximately 7 hours and will include legal updates, firearm safety, and fundamentals of marksmanship. It will also include both daytime and nighttime (simulated) qualifications. The qualification will include a 50-round course of fire during daytime, a 50-round course of fire during nighttime, and a day and night combat course totaling 150 rounds of fire for each gun used. You will be shooting from the standing, kneeling, and prone positions. You must score a 80% or better on the shooting qualifications. You must be very comfortable, experienced and safe utilizing your gun, optic and holster. You will struggle to pass if you are using a new gun, optic or holster. If you fail the shooting qualifications, you will have register and pay for another class. There are no refunds for failing the qualification. You *MUST* qualify with every handgun you choose to carry under the provisions of HR 218.
Carolina Sporting Arms offers a unique HR 218 class and we are confident you will walk away with the knowledge, techniques, and skills it takes to apply for your annual HR 218 certification.
The HR 218 for Retired Law Enforcement certification class requires that an individual who attends must meet several minimum standards as set forth by the Federal and North Carolina Administrative Code:
- The legal block of instruction must be a minimum of two (2) hours in length.
- You must pass a written legal examination.
- You must pass a shooting proficiency examination. This will include both a day and night course of fire and a combat course of fire.
Retired law enforcement deputies, officers, troopers, and federal/state agents who wish to participate in the HR 218 class MUST have the following:
- Photo identification showing proof from the agency in which you retired.
- Primary residence in North Carolina (you can be retired from any law enforcement agency within the US to be eligible for this class)
- Good quality handgun and at least 150 rounds of target/range ammunition, eye and ear protection, three (3) magazines for semi-automatic pistols, and a flashlight.
- Handguns may be one of the following calibers: .380 caliber, 9 mm, .40 caliber, .45 caliber, 357 SIG, .38 special, and 357 Magnum. (No other calibers of ammunition will be allowed)
- Holster and proper belt (no cross-draw or shoulder holsters allowed due to safety concerns). The holster must be made for your gun, no one size fits many holsters. No nylon holsters or worn-out holsters.
- Hat or cap with brim to deflect hot spent shells and prevent them from getting between your safety glasses and eyes.
Details
- Only handguns chambered for the approved calibers will be authorized. Firearms will be inspected for safety and functionality by the instructor. Firearms found to be unsafe or unserviceable will not be allowed on the firing line.
- There is NO Member Discount for this class.
- The HR 218 certificate is tied to the handgun the student qualifies with. If you want to qualify with more than one handgun, students will shoot the course over again with the second firearm.
- H.R. 218 is a Retired Law Enforcement course to meet the training and qualifications for annual certification to conceal carry nationwide.
Prerequisite
- Complete and Sign the Liability Waiver Agreement
- Watch the CSA safety video before being permitted to shoot
- Photo ID is required to shoot on the range
- Complete knowledge of your firearm. You must be familiar with the handgun you qualify with
*If you have not fired a firearm before, we recommend you take one of our introductory classes: Give It A Shot, or First Shots Classes, before joining an Action Shooting Match Event.
What To Bring
- Good quality handgun
- At least 150 rounds of target/range ammunition per gun
- Handguns may utilize the following calibers: .380 caliber, 9 mm, .40 caliber, .45 caliber, 357 SIG, .38 special and 357 Magnum
*No other calibers of ammunition will be allowed
*Only handguns chambered for the approved calibers will be authorized.
*Firearms will be inspected for safety and functionality by the instructor.
*Firearms found to be unsafe or unserviceable will not be allowed on the firing line.
What Is Provided
- Class Materials (if applicable)
Refund, Reschedule, and Cancellations Policy
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