By Daily Tribute
Mount Pleasant, TX
Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) will hold a one-day Concealed Handgun Licensure Course on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Criminal Justice Building on the NTCC campus.
The training will include both the classroom and shooting proficiency portions of the license requirements.
In 1995, a law granting Texans the right to carry concealed firearms made Texas the 31st state to legalize carrying concealed weapons. Texas is one of the states having the most stringent requirements for acquiring a concealed handgun license.
According to Richard Jones, Director of the Northeast Police Academy, this course will train participants how to use a gun appropriately to ensure personal safety.
“This Concealed Handgun License allows you to go most places with a handgun on your person. The training is designed to give students tools for dispute resolution as well as a clear understanding about when to use deadly force, when not to use deadly force and the consequences of these actions. With a license, you can make an informed choice to carry your handgun-and stay within the law,” Jones said.
Kenneth and Beverly Amerson will be the instructors for the 10-hour session, which meets or exceeds state requirements to obtain a concealed handgun license. Students must be age 21 or older and the cost of the training is $100 for tuition and a $25 fee. The class is limited to 24 participants, so students are encouraged to enroll early.
“Whether you are an experienced marksman or not, you can gain an understanding of the gun’s parameters and how to handle it in a safe manner,” Jones said. “The proficiency part of the licensure course is the equivalent of your driving test for driving a car.
“It’s designed to be completed successfully – but we would encourage each student to get additional practice and to take more gun safety training after they complete their licensure course.”
To learn more about this course or to sign up, contact the NTCC Continuing Education and Corporate Training office at 903-434-8134. Visit www.ntcc.edu to learn about other learning opportunities at NTCC.
