Hare Consulting & Training, LLC ( is a Pleasant Garden, North Carolinabased defensive instruction provider led by a 17-year law enforcement veteran turned educator. The program equips students with a strong foundation in handgun fundamentals, concealed carry law, and personal safetydelivered in an empathetic, real-world context. Their core curriculum includes: Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit Seminar4 hours covering state carry laws, open/concealed distinctions, use-of-force case law, plus practical simulator work using SIRT training pistols. North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit Coursetwo-part class blending classroom legal fundamentals and decision-making with simulator exercises, followed by mandatory live-fire qualification. Hare also delivers the NRAs Refuse to Be a Victim personal safety seminar, addressing crime avoidance, home security, and cyber hygienerooted in self-preservation and awareness. The business also partners with Right To Bear, offering responsible gun owners legal protection support through self-defense coverage options. The instructors approach is grounded in practical law enforcement insight, with an emphasis on laws of self-defense, scenario awareness, and foundational marksmanship. Students benefit from structured, relatable instruction tailored to individual or group needs. A testimonial underscores this: I absolutely loved it. It is so good to get so much valuable information from someone who knows the Law. And I will be going to his class the next time. To schedule your next training or custom class, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!