Gain confidence and knowledge in the Police Encounters Seminar at Springs Road Gun Club. Learn your rights and communication tactics to handle police interactions safely and respectfully.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for most participants.
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History
Hickory has a rich history as a manufacturing and furniture hub, with a strong community focus on self-reliance and education.
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Springs Road Gun Club
Gain confidence and knowledge in the Police Encounters Seminar at Springs Road Gun Club. Learn your rights and communication tactics to handle police interactions safely and respectfully.
Springs Road Gun Club in Hickory, North Carolina offers hands-on firearms training and range experiences for beginners through experienced shooters. The club features a variety of courses including AR-15 Carbine, AK-47 Carbine, Combat Practical Carbine, Home Defense Handgun, NRA Basic Rifle Course, NRA Shotgun Instructor Course, Basic Firearms Course, Run Your Rifle Series: AR-15 Carbine, Response To An Active Shooter, and Private Instruction. Training formats combine classroom instruction, live-fire range practice, full-auto demonstrations, and one-on-one private sessions.
Instruction covers fundamental topics such as safety, operation, ammunition selection, malfunction clearing, combat zeroing, target acquisition, and basic maintenance, plus platform-specific subjects like AR-15 and AK-47 variants, customization, and Class 3 firearm overviews. The NRA Shotgun Instructor Course includes a certification exam and instructional materials. The Run Your Rifle Series is led by Chief Instructor Thomas Chambers and focuses on self-defense applications for the AR-15 platform.
Course lengths vary from one-hour private sessions to multi-hour workshops and a ten-hour instructor course, accommodating diverse schedules and training goals. Several beginner-focused offerings combine classroom learning with hands-on range time and explicitly welcome new shooters. Safety and practical skill development are emphasized across all sessions, with participants gaining both technical knowledge and scenario-based response training for home defense and active shooter situations. Springs Road Gun Club provides structured, platform-specific curricula and personalized instruction in Hickory, NC, designed to improve competence, confidence, and responsible firearm handling. Students can expect clear guidance, practical drills, individualized feedback, and an emphasis on safe, legal firearm ownership.
Location
Hickory, NC
On-site range and training facility
Courses Offered
11
Rifle, shotgun, handgun, tactical
Private Instruction
1-hour
One-on-one training with instructor
Course Lengths
1–10 hours
Short sessions to full-day courses
Reserve a spot in an AR-15, AK-47, NRA course, or private lesson to build safer, more confident shooting skills.
Understand Your Rights
Familiarize yourself with state-specific laws on police encounters before attending to get the most out of the seminar.
Dress Comfortably
Wear casual, comfortable clothing as the seminar includes interactive role-play activities.
Bring a Notepad
Take notes during the seminar to remember key legal points and communication tips.
Ask Questions
Engage actively by asking questions to clarify any legal scenarios or communication techniques.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear clothes that allow ease of movement during role-play exercises.
Notebook and Pen
Take notes on key legal and communication points during the seminar.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated, especially if attending during warmer months.
summer
Umbrella or Rain Jacket
Be prepared for occasional rain showers common in springtime.
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