Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the FOP Range in Troutman?
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From I-77N take the Troutman/Barium Springs Exit #45
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Cross the road at the stop sign as if you were getting back on I-77N
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Turn right onto Dover road approximately halfway down the ramp
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Take an immediate left and follow Dover Road 1 mile
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Turn Right into the FOP. Follow the drive to the metal building on the left.
DO NOT BRING ANY GUNS OR AMMUNITION INTO THE BUILDING!!!
The physical address to the range is:
366 Dover Road
Troutman, NC 28166 
What makes your class different from the other NC Concealed Carry Classes?
Other area Concealed Carry Classes do not meet the state mandated requirements such as the 8 hour time requirement, while others do not meet the range requirements. The state is cracking down on these classes and possibly their students. These classes not only cheat the students out of having the correct knowledge, they also endanger the general public. Instructors who shortcut or backdoor concealed carry classes are detrimental to your right to carry. These methods do not enhance your 2nd amendment rights, they help to deteriorate them. These instructors are simply providing excuses to those who are opposed to free gun ownership.
Our goal at Vanguard Security Consulting is to ensure that you understand the laws concerning carrying a handgun and using it. If you do not have a complete understanding of the laws, you could lose your right to carry a handgun or even worse you could end up in prison. There are many myths and misinterpretations of the laws, and we clear them up for our students.
Can I take the class even if I don’t currently own a gun?
Yes, we have some guns available. You will have to purchase ammunition from us and you will need to give us advanced notice to ensure that we have enough.
Can I take the class if I don’t own a holster, eye, or hearing protection?
Yes, we have all of these available for use by our students. Let us know in advance if you don’t have a holster so we can be sure we have an extra that will fit your handgun. We recommend that you purchase a quality holster, eye and hearing protection for carrying your pistol and your training at the range once you complete our course.
Is my North Carolina Concealed Carry Permit valid in any other state?
Possibly. North Carolina has a reciprocity law, meaning that NC honors other state’s permits as long as the other state will honor North Carolina’s permit.
This information is not certain and can change. Before carrying a concealed
handgun in any other state check with that state’s Attorney General. It
would also to be a good idea to carry a copy of the other states statute
that recognizes your NC permit in case a member of law enforcement is
unaware of the laws allowing North Carolina’s permit.
Click here to see North Carolina’s Reciprocity Page.
How old do I have to be to attend the CCH course?
In North Carolina you will need to be at least 21 years of age to receive a Concealed Carry Permit, therefore we prefer for our students to be no less than 20 years old.