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Course catalog

Every course we teach, organized by real-world need.

Browse the full catalog below. Courses with a scheduled date link straight to registration; the rest are available on request — add yourself to the interest list and we'll schedule a date when there's demand.

Online Webinars

All levelsNo dates scheduled

Area Study Map Training - Free Webinar

Learn how to use Area Study Map to organize your area, identify key resources, and build an offline reference for emergencies and everyday preparedness.

All levelsDates available

Disappear ON the Internet - Free Webinar

Learn practical steps to improve your online privacy and security. Discover how companies collect your data, reduce your digital footprint, and take back control of your personal information.

All levelsDates available

Gain Freedom with a Home-Based Business! - Free Webinar

Learn how to turn your skills and passions into income, build a successful home-based business, and create greater financial freedom.

All levelsDates available

The Case for Crypto - Free Webinar

Learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, XRP, and blockchain technology. Discover how digital assets are changing the future of money and gain the knowledge to confidently navigate the world of crypto.

Preparedness

Beginner to IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Alternative Energy: Build a Solar Generator

A hands-on introduction to assembling a small solar generator for backup power.

BeginnerDates available

Bug Out Bags

Build a practical 72-hour emergency kit that fits your lifestyle, budget, and emergency plans.

Beginner to IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Emergency Communications

A survey of communication options for when cell service and internet cannot be counted on.

BeginnerNo dates scheduled

Family and Community Emergency Preparedness

How families and neighbors can plan together so a small group is stronger than any single household.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Food Storage Basics

A clear roadmap for storing food for your household without wasted money or wasted pantry space.

Beginner to IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Fundamentals of Preparedness

A deeper look at preparedness planning, from supplies and hygiene to power outages and short-term relocation.

BeginnerNo dates scheduled

Introduction to Preparedness

A friendly starting point for the preparedness mindset and the first practical steps for you and your family.

Beginner to IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Mutual Assistance Groups

How to evaluate, join, or start a small group of trusted people who prepare and respond together.

IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Urban Survival Training

A two-day class focused on planning, gear, and decisions for surviving a disaster in a populated area.

Wilderness Survival

BeginnerNo dates scheduled

Emergency Shelter

Hands-on practice building weather-appropriate shelters from the materials you have on hand.

BeginnerNo dates scheduled

GPS Navigation

How to use a handheld GPS confidently — with an introduction to geocaching.

Beginner to IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Map Reading and Land Navigation

A one-day land navigation course using a topographic map and a handheld compass.

BeginnerNo dates scheduled

Primitive Cooking

Cook a real meal outdoors using methods that do not require modern pots and pans.

BeginnerNo dates scheduled

Survival Fire Starting

Learn multiple methods of starting, tending, and safely extinguishing fire.

Beginner to IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Water Survival Training

How to find, collect, and purify water in the field — and how to stay hydrated in hot or cold conditions.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Wilderness Survival: Core Survival Skills

A one-day, learn-by-doing outdoor clinic covering the fundamentals of shelter, water, fire, and food.

Firearms & Personal Safety

IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Advanced / Practical Pistol

A one-day course for shooters ready to move beyond basic pistol fundamentals.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Don't Be A Victim — College Edition

A parent-and-young-adult safety seminar built around the risks students face as they head to college.

Beginner to IntermediateNo dates scheduled

North Carolina Concealed Carry Permit Course

The classroom and range course that meets the training requirement for the North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit.

BeginnerNo dates scheduled

NRA Basic Pistol

A full-length introductory pistol course covering safe handling, marksmanship, and range fundamentals.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

NRA Refuse To Be A Victim®

A non-firearms personal-safety seminar focused on avoiding dangerous situations in the first place.

AdvancedNo dates scheduled

Tactical Response Course

A two-day advanced course covering handgun and modern sporting rifle skills for high-stress situations.

IntermediateNo dates scheduled

Vehicle and Firearms

How to think about — and safely respond to — threats in and around your vehicle.

Youth & Family

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Homeschool Outdoors Adventure Program

A recurring outdoor program for homeschool families with tracks for different ages and interests.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

School Break Day Camp

A single-day outdoor camp offered during school breaks.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Youth Survival Skills Basics

A friendly, learn-by-doing outdoor class introducing young people to the fundamentals of wilderness survival.

Private Training

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Private Firearms Instruction

One-on-one firearms instruction with a certified instructor, scheduled to fit your calendar.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Range-Based Private Instruction

Private, appointment-based coaching at the range for individuals or small groups.

Consulting

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Mutual Assistance Group Consulting

Team-building and communication consulting for neighborhoods, organizations, and small businesses.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Preparedness Consulting

A personal consultation to review your household's readiness and build a plan that fits your situation.

All LevelsNo dates scheduled

Safe Room Consulting

Planning help for a home safe room that fits your home and your specific concerns.

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