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Heather is an NRA-certified handgun instructor and North Carolina certified concealed carry instructor based in Pender County (Surf City area). She holds a degree in Criminal Justice from California State Long Beach and spent years working victims' advocacy in California before opening High Caliber ...
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Heather is an NRA-certified handgun instructor and North Carolina certified concealed carry instructor based in Pender County (Surf City area). She holds a degree in Criminal Justice from California State Long Beach and spent years working victims' advocacy in California before opening High Caliber in 2018. She currently sits on the North Carolina Concealed Carry Instructor's Association board.
"I woke up at 4 in the morning shaking because I was so scared. I had never touched a gun before in my life. Heather was so calm and explained everything in great detail which made it an enjoyable experience." — Lauren G., satisfied client
Concealed Carry Certification - Official North Carolina concealed carry permit instruction ($200, +$20 for ammo) - Receive certificate to present to your County Sheriff Department - Permits valid 5 years; renewal only $75 - Women's concealed carry permits up 500% over past decade
Private Handgun Lessons - Starting at $175 per person (2-hour format) - 1 hour at home covering safety, nomenclature, sight alignment, gun laws - 1 hour at the range applying skills - Refresher courses available at $50 per lesson - Youth programs (ages 8-15) with parent present: $75 per student - Rental firearms available: .22 rifles, 9mm, .22 handguns, .357 revolvers
Group Events & Specialty Classes - Ladies' Night ($20 + ammo) at Calibers Indoor Range, Wilmington - Birthday/special event range parties ($50 per person, includes 50 rounds 9mm + bonus ammunition, targets, range fees) - Kids' firearm safety education (teaching the 4 vital steps)
Why This Matters: Police response time averages 8-10 minutes. Heather teaches self-reliance and emphasizes that being your own first responder is constitutional right and practical necessity.
Heather focuses on removing intimidation and building real competence. She brings experience from California's strict regulatory environment and Second Amendment advocacy work, meaning she knows gun laws cold. Her teaching starts at home in a private setting—no range jitters, no strangers watching—then graduates to live fire.
| Service | Price Range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Concealed Carry Class | $200 | Includes official cert |
| Private Handgun Lesson | $175+ | 2 hours, home + range |
| Refresher Lesson | $50+ | For experienced shooters |
| Youth Program | $75+ | Ages 8-15 with parent |
| Ladies' Night | $20+ | Group instruction |
| Range Party | $50/person | Birthday/event packages |
She also authored Fifty States In My Sights, a book documenting her shooting journey across all 50 states with state-by-state gun law breakdowns—useful resource for travelers with firearms.
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