Continuing Ed offers self-defense and weapons training

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 July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 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 Aug. 18 and Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 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 a 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 July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A class on revolvers will take place on July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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