HB 193 / G.S. 14-269.2 Educational Property Law Compliance Training for Faith-Based Schools & Church Security Teams

Churches and faith-based schools have a responsibility to remain welcoming places of worship while also protecting the people who gather there.

North Carolina law now allows certain authorized employees and volunteers of nonpublic schools to carry firearms on educational property when specific legal requirements are met. The 9-Hour Church Safety & Armed Staff Readiness Course prepares church leadership and designated staff to meet those responsibilities with competence, accountability, and professionalism.

This program provides the training foundation required under North Carolina law, along with the practical safety skills needed to responsibly serve on a church or faith-based school safety team.

Delivered by Trace Armory Group, this course will issue upon successful completion of the NRA Defensive Pistol Certificate. The course focuses on safety, legal awareness, responsible firearm handling, and the ethical responsibilities associated with protecting a congregation.

Who This Course Is For

This training is designed for:

• Church safety team members
• Nonpublic school employees or volunteers authorized to carry under HB 193 / G.S. 14-269.2
• Pastors, elders, deacons, and trustees are responsible for safety decisions
• Faith-based school administrators and staff
• Church ushers and security volunteers
• Armed staff responsible for protecting worship services or church events

This course is appropriate for individuals serving in churches, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities across North Carolina.

North Carolina Compliance Focus

This course supports compliance with:

• North Carolina HB 193
• G.S. 14-269.2 Educational Property Law
• Concealed Handgun Permit requirements (Article 54B)
• Annual firearm safety training requirements for authorized armed staff

Participants will understand how churches and faith-based schools can safely and responsibly implement security programs while maintaining the welcoming culture expected in a place of worship.

When & Where

• Time: 8AM – 5PM (one day)
• 410 Rives Chapel Church Rd, Siler City, NC 27344 Google Map
• 422 Pappy Rabb Rd, 28338 | Derby, NC | Eastwood Outfitters Range Google Map

What Students Will Learn

This course is the NRA Defensive Pistol Course, which combines classroom instruction with practical training to prepare church safety personnel for responsible service.

Students will learn:

• Defensive Mindset & Responsibility
• Developing a protector mindset rooted in accountability, restraint, and stewardship.
• Threat Awareness & Situational Assessment
• Recognizing potential threats and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Use-of-Force Principles
• Understanding when defensive force may be legally justified under North Carolina law.

Safe Firearm Handling

Applying professional safety standards when carrying or handling a defensive firearm.

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

Building consistent, accountable shooting performance under structured conditions.

Accountability for Every Round

Responsible defensive firearm use with consideration for innocent bystanders.

Course Structure

Total Course Length: 9 Hours

The program includes:

• Classroom instruction
• Safety briefings and legal overview
• Defensive handgun fundamentals
• Structured live-fire exercises
• Church security considerations and response planning

Training emphasizes safe gun handling, decision-making, and accountability in environments where families, children, and congregants are present.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

• Be legally eligible to possess a firearm
• Possess a valid North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit
• Demonstrate safe firearm handling skills
• Be physically capable of participating in live-fire training

Students should already possess basic handgun handling experience.

Required Equipment

Students bring:

• Defensive handgun
• Quality holster
• Minimum 200 rounds of ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• Belt-mounted magazine carriers (recommended)
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Why Churches Choose Trace Armory Group

Trace Armory Group provides structured, accountable training focused on responsible firearm ownership and defensive preparedness.

Our approach emphasizes:

• Professional firearms instruction
• Responsible defensive mindset
• Legal awareness
• Safety-first training environments
• Practical skills that transfer to real-world situations

Our goal is to ensure church safety personnel serve their communities with competence, discipline, and respect for the responsibility they carry.