- Strongly consider taking our class Pre-test Class 1 Training. We will prepare you for passing the shooting portion of the ND Class I CCW test.
- Although a small carry gun – such as a Ruger LCP or a Smith and Wesson Bodyguard – may be your choice of carry, we suggest using a larger frame gun.
- You might feel that the right caliber to carry is a heavy “man stopper” caliber such as .40 or .45. But for testing it isn’t necessary to stop the paper target from attacking you. A .22 works perfectly for this test.
- Do not rely on lasers for the test. Trust us: it only makes your shooting less accurate.
- Have a strong-hand hip holster – inside or outside-the-belt – that you can easily draw from. Not allowed are: shoulder, small-of-back, cross-draw.
- Practice beforehand. Shooting isn’t as easy and accurate as portrayed on television.
- Work on a weak-hand shooting grip. (Left hand shooting for people normally right-handed.) Bring bandages if you have never bothered to shoot with your weak hand. Slides will bite poorly placed thumbs.
- We can’t provide ammo or spare magazines. Bring enough ammo to pass the test (half box per attempt). Per ND state law you only have three attempts to pass.
- Personal reloads are not allowed in Prairie Patriot’s range.
- Guns can be rented from the range.
- Make sure that your gun is in full working order.
- Bring your own eye and ear protection. We have a variety for sale in our gun shop as well.
- Know your employer address. (This is for the fingerprint cards and application.)
- Know your prior home addresses.
- Know your police record, if you have one. When filling out the CCW application it is a best practice to include ANY information from your past even if you don’t think that it applies.
