What they offer

Format: In person
Also teaches in: South Carolina

Prices

As published by the business.

Firearm Simulator Sessions $100 per one-hour session
NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course $100 per course
NC Certified Shot Gun Training $125 per course
Armed Security Officer Firearms Renewal $150 per course
NC Certified Rifle Training $250 per course
NC Armed Security Officer Training $275 per course

Classes

As published by the business.

Courses offered
Class	Format	Length	Price	Link
Unarmed Self DefenseFour hour seminar: simple, practical, and effective self defense for the everyday person. No experience necessary. Taught by Ernie Torres.Who it’s for: Everyday persons; no experience necessaryIncluded and extra costs: Four hour seminar; Introductory Price $100 Normally $150; ONLY 10 TOTAL SPOTS AVAILABLE!	Format: In person	Length: 4 hr	$100	Official page for Unarmed Self Defense, Premier Training Academy
NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course8-hour state-certified firearms training course for NC residents applying for a Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) permit, covering Legal Issues, Handgun Safety, Marksmanship Fundamentals, Carrying…Who it’s for: NC residents applying for a Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) permitIncluded and extra costs: Classroom instruction; Live fire range qualification; Participants who do not provide their own handgun and ammunition will be charged an additional fee.; Written examProvider’s credential claim: Provider states this is the state-certified course NC residents must complete to apply for a Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) permit, valid for 5 years once obtained.	Format: In person	Length: 8 hr	$100	Official page for NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course, Premier Training Academy
Armed Exemption 13.1Firearms training for NC PPSB certification. The course includes four hours on Wednesday and a Friday qualification.Who it’s for: Retired law enforcement within the past three yearsIncluded and extra costs: Duty equipment is required; range expenses, including range time, rental, targets and ammunition, are not included.Provider’s credential claim: Provider describes the course as official firearms training for NC PPSB certification. (credential source captured October 19, 2026)	Format: In person	Length: 4 hr	$150	Official page for Armed Exemption 13.1, Premier Training Academy
NC Unarmed Security Officer Training16-hour (2 days, Monday and Tuesday, 8 hours each day) classroom training covering the role of a security officer in North Carolina, legal issues, emergency response, communications, patrol…Who it’s for: NC residents seeking a career in professional securityIncluded and extra costs: 16 Hours (2 days) Learning Theory and Procedures in the Classroom; This does not include fingerprints.Provider’s credential claim: Provider states the program covers all mandatory requirements to become an unarmed security officer in North Carolina.	Format: In person	Length: 16 hr	$150	Official page for NC Unarmed Security Officer Training, Premier Training Academy
Close Personal Protection (CPP) Training40-hour intensive, hands-on Close Personal Protection / Executive Protection program in Charlotte, NC, led by former U.S. Secret Service, law enforcement, and military instructors.Who it’s for: Individuals advancing in the security field or entering Close Personal Protection, Executive Protection, or VIP securityIncluded and extra costs: Deposit Required: $500 to reserve your spot; Location: Charlotte, North Carolina; Remaining Balance: $1,000 due on the first day of class; Schedule: Starts at 8:00 AM daily; Total Training: 40 hoursProvider’s credential claim: Provider states this is the mandatory, state required training to become a Close Personal Protection agent in North Carolina, approved by the state of North Carolina to fulfill PPSB application requirements. (credential source captured October 19, 2026)	Format: In person	Length: 40 hr	$1,500	Official page for Close Personal Protection (CPP) Training, Premier Training Academy
Armed Security Officer Firearms Renewal4-hour course (classroom training plus qualifying range examination) covering Legal and Handgun Safety, Operations and Maintenance, Handgun Fundamentals, and Night firing.Who it’s for: Licensed NC Armed Security Officers renewing firearms qualificationIncluded and extra costs: Format: 4 Hrs. Classroom training Qualifying range examination.; RANGE EXPENSES ARE NOT INCLUDED! (eg. range time, gun rental, targets, ammo); THIS COURSE IS AT EAGLE GUNS AND RANGE.	Format: In person	Length: 4 hr	$150	Official page for Armed Security Officer Firearms Renewal, Premier Training Academy
First Aid, CPR & AEDAmerican Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certification covering first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, preventing illness and injury, and all levels…Who it’s for: Individuals and healthcare providers seeking American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certificationProvider’s credential claim: Provider states this is American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. (credential source captured October 19, 2026)	Format: In person		$100	Official page for First Aid, CPR & AED, Premier Training Academy
NC Certified Shot Gun TrainingAdditional six hours of certified instruction for NC Armed Security Officers authorized to carry a standard 12-gauge shotgun: 6 hrs classroom training, practical application on the gun range, and at…Who it’s for: NC Armed Security Officers authorized to carry a standard 12-gauge shotgunIncluded and extra costs: 6 hrs. classroom training; At least 80% accuracy on a shotgun range qualification course; Practical application on the gun range; RANGE FEES NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE OF TUITIONProvider’s credential claim: Provider states this is the additional certified instruction NC Armed Security Officers must complete to carry a standard 12-gauge shotgun.	Format: In person	Length: 6 hr	$125	Official page for NC Certified Shot Gun Training, Premier Training Academy
NC Certified Rifle TrainingAdditional sixteen hours of certified instruction for licensed NC Armed Security Officers authorized to carry a rifle on duty: 16 hrs classroom training, practical application on the gun range, and a…Who it’s for: Licensed NC Armed Security Officers authorized to carry a rifle on dutyIncluded and extra costs: 16 hrs. classroom training; Pass a skills course that tests each basic rifle skill (must be completed within three attempts); Practical application on the gun range; RANGE FEES NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE OF TUITIONProvider’s credential claim: Provider states this is the additional certified instruction licensed NC Armed Security Officers must complete to carry a rifle on duty.	Format: In person	Length: 16 hr	$250	Official page for NC Certified Rifle Training, Premier Training Academy
NC Armed Security Officer Training3-day Wednesday-Friday course (24 hrs classroom and range time) providing official firearms training for NC PPSB certification: Legal Limitations of Security Officer Power and Firearm Usage, Handgun…Who it’s for: NC residents seeking a career as an armed security officerIncluded and extra costs: 3 Days Wednesday-Friday Format: 24 hrs. Classroom and Range time; RANGE EXPENSES ARE NOT INCLUDED! (eg. range time, gun rental, targets, ammo); This does not include fingerprints.Provider’s credential claim: Provider states this is official firearms training for NC PPSB certification.	Format: In person	Length: 24 hr	$275	Official page for NC Armed Security Officer Training, Premier Training Academy
Firearm Simulator SessionsOne-hour private pistol training simulator session with personal instruction in a controlled classroom environment (no live firearms or ammunition; no equipment necessary, the academy provides…Who it’s for: Beginner and experienced shooters; Respectful youth are welcomeIncluded and extra costs: NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY - We provide everything.; NO LIVE FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION; We suggest a maximum of 4 individuals per hour.	Format: In person	Length: 1 hr	$100	Official page for Firearm Simulator Sessions, Premier Training Academy
SLED Basic Unarmed Security OfficerSC State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) curriculum for Unarmed security officers: 4 hrs classroom training covering Post Orders, Security Officer Registration, Ethics, Professionalism, Situational…Who it’s for: SC residents seeking unarmed security officer registration	Format: In person	Length: 4 hr	$150	Official page for SLED Basic Unarmed Security Officer, Premier Training Academy

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