Handgun Skills Clinic (three hours)

What is the fastest way to learn to shoot your handgun better? We believe it is proper training from a professional who has the experience to teach the necessary skills. With over forty years of shooting experience and having taught over a thousand students in NC Concealed Carry and Defensive Shooting classes, we believe we can help you become a better shooter in just three hours. Limited to 8 students so each receives proper instruction.

Before-and-after targets from two Handgun Skills Clinic students: scattered hits at the start, tight groups after three hours
Before (left) and after (right) — two students, three hours of training.

The targets above and below were shot by two of our recent students in the Handgun Skills Clinic. The targets on the left were shot at the beginning of the class: ten shots fired from seven yards, with only seven and nine of them hitting the paper. After all students were evaluated, the work began on making corrections to their shooting techniques. Near the end of the class the students again shot ten rounds at a clean target to measure their improvement. The targets on the right are the result of three hours of training. Needless to say, these two students went home happy — and all six students in that clinic showed noticeable improvement.

Student's first ten-shot target at seven yards before instruction
First ten shots at 7 yards, before instruction.
The same student's ten-shot target at seven yards after three hours of instruction
Same student, 7 yards, after the clinic.

Who should take this class?

Anyone who has a desire to improve their ability to shoot a handgun accurately. Even experienced shooters will leave this class with a better understanding of how to shoot their handgun more accurately. This is not a class about tactics — it is all pistol marksmanship and shooting skills. (For tactics, see the Defensive Shooting Class.)

Clinic details

  • Date: scheduled on request — call 252-937-8198 or email to be added to the notification list for the next clinic.
  • Location: Wilson County, NC
  • Cost: $75.00 (please confirm when registering)
  • Equipment: hearing and eye protection, a quality handgun (call if there is a question about your chosen firearm), 150 rounds of ammunition, spare magazines — PLEASE BRING AT LEAST TWO MAGAZINES — first aid kit, liquids, lawn chair, cap or hat with a bill or brim, snack.

We begin with our usual safety briefing and quickly proceed to the basics required for proper handgun shooting. Some in this class will be amazed at how much their shooting improves. Everyone will leave with improved confidence in their ability to shoot their handgun accurately.

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About the instructor

Chris Raper founded Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. in Elm City, NC and has presented the North Carolina Concealed Handgun Carry Class since January 2006. He brings over 40 years of law enforcement experience, is certified by the NC Department of Justice as a Firearms Safety Instructor, is an NRA Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun instructor and Range Safety Officer, and is a graduate of Massad Ayoob’s Lethal Force Institute. Read his full qualifications →