12/16/2025
With the holidays upon us, I encourage you to take a moment during your time with your family and freinds to remind you about the heightened need for vigilance and safety this time of year. Please remind them to:
Secure Fi****ms Around Guests: With friends and family visiting, ensure all fi****ms are locked away securely and inaccessible to unauthorized users, especially children.
Practice Situational Awareness: Holiday shopping and travel can be distracting; remind students to stay alert and aware of their surroundings in busy parking lots and crowds.
Safe Storage for Gifts: If gifting a firearm, encourage them to include a gun lock or safe, and to emphasize that responsible ownership starts immediately.
Designate a Sober Carrier: If holiday celebrations involve alcohol, remind Concealed Carry permit holders that fi****ms and alcohol do not mix—secure the firearm or designate a sober person to carry responsibly.
Yours
Steve Fox
NC Concealed Handgun Instructor
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