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NORTH CAROLINA FIREARMS TRAINING
FOR CIVILIANS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
North Carolina based War HOGG Tactical conducts firearms training, tactical training and K9 training to law enforcement agencies, military units and law abiding citizens across the United States.
NC Firearms Training near Fayetteville, NC / Ft Bragg, Charlotte NC, Raleigh, NC
Every War HOGG Tactical and Project Officer Survival student receives a Firearms Training Notebook, a professional range log and shooting journal, to track performance throughout the course and beyond. Use it to record drills, par times, hits/misses, zeroes, and AAR notes, then identify strengths, skill gaps, and next steps. Most students see measurable gains in marksmanship and gun-handling efficiency, with clear takeaways to continue training at home. This combat veteran-designed marksmanship and firearms training notebook is your take-home tool to get 1% better every day on your shooting journey.
Firearms Training conducted in Fayetteville, High Point, and Charlotte, NC
In this law enforcement red dot pistol firearms instructional video, from Panteao Productions. Rick Hogg from War HOGG Tactical provides training for a group of law enforcement professionals in the use of a dot optic on their pistols. The course covers sizing a pistol to your hand, using a timer, the War HOGG Self Eval, red dot optics overview, load/unload/malfunctions, red dot presentation, controlled pairs, speed magazine change, drawing from the holster, 5-shot drill, strong and support hand shooting, the t-shirt drill, and culminates with shooting under physical duress. Rick teaches from experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course (SFAUC) instructor, his 29-year in the US Army Special Operation and his 13 combat deployment, to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Harnessing that combat experience into a proven firearms training company, War HOGG Tactical, Inc. Special thanks to Walther Arms, Aimpoint, Safariland, SKB Cases, 1st Phorm, Notch Hats, Oakley, XS Sights and GORUCK for supporting Project Officer Survival.
Article on our Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol Course
To Learn More About The War HOGG Tactical, Project Officer Survival FREE Law Enforcement Firearms Training with Red Dot Pistol Training, Supported by Aimpoint, Safariland, Walther, Grizzly Targets and Propper.
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Law Enforcement Firearms & Tactical Training with War HOGG Tactical
Veteran-owned and North Carolina–based, War HOGG Tactical, Inc. delivers combat-proven law enforcement training nationwide. Our mobile cadre teaches firearms, tactical, and K9 integration for police departments, sheriff’s offices, and federal teams—focused on marksmanship proficiency, red-dot pistol employment, rifle/carbine, low-light, and decision-making under stress. Every course is built on real-world experience to help officers perform on demand.
We routinely run agency and regional classes in North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and beyond. Through Project Officer Survival, and with support from trusted industry partners, War HOGG Tactical offers free red-dot pistol training for law enforcement. Contact us to host a course or build a custom in-service training plan for your agency.
On The Range "CREW" is for the law enforcement officer, military service members, and law abiding citizens interested in making themselves 1 % Better Everyday with like minded individuals.
On The Range Podcast feature a wide range of guests and topics including current events, firearms training, personal development, accountability, political landscape, product overviews and more!
North Carolina "CREW" Members Range Day
Every year On The Range (OTR) Podcast with War HOGG Tactical and Kelley Defense holds an OTR "CREW" members range day in North Carolina. The day is an opportunity of the "CREW" members to get together receive some firearms instruction and have a whole lot of fun.
On The Range Podcast
Hosted by combat-proven veterans Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical and Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense, On The Range Podcast brings you real-world discussions from the range and beyond. Each episode dives into leadership, training, mindset, and the warrior lifestyle — with unfiltered insight from decades of military and law enforcement experience.
This isn’t just another shooting podcast — it’s about building better humans behind the gun and beyond it. Whether you’re a service member, LEO, or a responsible armed citizen, you’ll find practical takeaways to sharpen your skills, strengthen your mindset, and stay ready for whatever comes your way.
War HOGG Tactical — Training Built for Law Enforcement
As law enforcement professionals, you need training that’s realistic, measurable, and immediately applicable. War HOGG Tactical provides combat-proven firearms, tactical, and K9 instruction designed specifically to enhance officer survivability, decision-making, and team performance under stress.
Instructor
Led by Rick Hogg — 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations combat veteran, SOF K9 handler, and former Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course instructor — our cadre brings real-world operational experience and proven instructional methods directly to your agency.
What We Offer for Law Enforcement
We tailor courses to the realities of policing, agency policy, and mission requirements:
Firearms
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Red Dot Pistol (fundamentals, malfunction management, transition drills)
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Iron-Sight Pistol fundamentals and advanced application
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Carbine & Patrol Rifle (duty optics and iron sights)
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Low-Light and Night Vision Marksmanship
Tactical
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Vehicle Tactics & Counter-Ambush Procedures
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Room Clearing / Close Quarters Combat (CQB) for patrol and entry teams
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Night Vision CQB and limited Aerial Marksmanship for specialized units
K9
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SWAT K9 integration and team tactics
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One-handed pistol shooting for K9 handlers
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Detection & area search coordination
Performance, Documentation & After-Action
Every officer receives The Firearms Training Notebook to record live-fire data, drill results, and a roll-forward training plan. This provides objective, auditable metrics for performance improvement, in-service documentation, and training continuity within your agency.
Project Officer Survival
Project Officer Survival removes the financial barrier to red-dot pistol training for patrol officers. Backed by industry partners, the program has trained over 700 officers — and several graduates have credited the training with saving their lives. The program focuses on fundamentals of red-dot use, stress-resilient marksmanship, and building an ongoing agency training plan.
Why Agencies Choose War HOGG
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Instruction grounded in operational experience, not just theory
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Scalable curriculums for single officers, patrol shifts, or specialized units
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Emphasis on safety, legal considerations, and policy-compliant tactics
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Measurable outcomes and after-action documentation to support training audits and certifications
Deployable Nationwide
Based in North Carolina and traveling nationally, War HOGG delivers on-site training across multiple states and will tailor courses to your agency’s operational environment and policy frameworks.
Get in Touch
If you’re looking to improve officer survivability, operational readiness, or K9 integration, War HOGG Tactical can design a course to meet your needs and objectives.
Train hard. Perform on demand. Stay safe.
— Rick Hogg, Founder, War HOGG Tactical
Contact
Get in touch to learn more about our North Carolina Firearms Training and Tactical Training or FREE Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol Firearms Training.
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