PPS – IMFs Corporation

Oct 1 2024 Hurricane Helene

The NC Private Protective Services Board (PPSB) emailed out a “memo” about “out of state security guards/officers.” It is a very short and clear restatement of the law and code as is. 166A offers “security and patrol” (or other PPSB regulated professions, and the PPSB itself) NO additional “powers.” Use of “out of state” (licensed/registered/commissioned) guards/officers, or IN-state “temporary hires” in an UNARMED (no guns) capacity is (and always was) “OK” with ZERO start time.

Use of ARMED (gun) officers/guards without “registration” IS NOT ALLOWED (illegal [misdemeanor violation of 74-C] and unlawful [violations of the Administrative Code]).

10.02.24 update: A “special” Firearms Training Certificate for “Reciprocity” was distributed by the PPSB:
2024_1002_PPS_FirearmsTrainingCertificate_Emergency_Reciprocity

Here’s the “MEMO”:
Memo – Guidance and requirements for the use of probationary or out-of-state security guards 9.30.24

Here’s what IMFs can (and will) do to “help” any Security & Patrol Companies (licensed or not) that need to get “security feet/boots on the ground in the effected areas (mostly Western NC)”:

Put you in contact with “properly/fully licensed contract N.C. security companies” (we have a very good relationship with St. Moritz, and good relationships with Condor, Allied, Securitas, others including many “small, local companies”.
Get you (individuals and groups) your “Required in the first 20 days” First Four hours of “The Security Officer in NC” (basic/unarmed) Training. Recent update[s] to the code allow us to get this training done “remote”. We will “discount for our state” this training as much as possible. We have 6 (six) Un-Armed Guard Trainers ready and willing to “help out” in any way we can.
Help you with “there may be (IS) a (huge) paperwork requirement”. We can submit the required background checks for you; navigate and complete “permitium” applications (or train your staff); and help you with the myriad other NC 74C “office tasks” (such as getting properly added “designee[s]” and getting ‘ink’ fingerprints [we have hundreds of “FBI Cards” and several ink pads]).
Get you (individuals and groups) your “REQUIRED BEFORE ‘working’ (at a post or site)” ARMED training. We are located in Central (or Central/Eastern NC) but have “very good relationships” with Certified Trainers all over the state. We also “enjoy” a relationship with the PPSB that *sometimes* allows us to “shorten up” the “at least five days prior” reporting (pre-delivery/planning/scheduling) requirement before holding ANY Armed Training.
Help you in MANY other ways – we are not just/only “Training/Instruction” people. We do – and have done for many years – “(security) business consulting.”

Contact us at info@imfscorp.com with any questions or requests. Again: we will ‘discount’ as far as we can anything that we can do to ‘help’ those that are helping ‘us’.

“BE SAFE and provide the best security available to our Friends and NC-Family!” -Dean W.

= To Our Law Enforcement Family =

First and foremost: “There are no words” so we offer a “moment of silence” for the Two Deputies (KIA Floods, EOW during the storm). RIP Jim Lau (courthouse “security”) and un-named other. “Again, there are no words, so we offer all of the words, and our ‘best’ hopes, thoughts and prayers to their families (true and blue).”

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/2-nc-deputies-killed-by-hurricane-helene-flooding-association-says/47ZWNPW6SFE75EQP3SLARNQT5E/

Fair Warning: Do NOT be “stealing our jobs/work”. Get “registered and a ‘security’ shirt” or get back “on the clock” at your Department, Office, or Agency. You MAY NOT work “Armed Private Security” while using “public” (tax payer) uniforms and equipment. Tell your Chiefs and Sheriffs to “keep you roaming” like you are supposed to be and submit the overtime “bills” to the State (Emergency Services, 166A). “Stay OFF our sites!”

We “beg” for your assistance: BUST (severely) any “Gun Dork S’kirty Gords” out there working armed WITHOUT proper registration/licensing. They MUST HAVE their “Armed Guard Registration Card” on their “outermost garment excluding inclement weather clothing” OR “their COMPLETE (printed from permitium) application, Affidavit and Public Notice Statement, and Range (class) Qualification Certificate” with them until their card comes in. Cite them (Misdemeanor violation of 74C), arrest them (committing a crime while carrying a firearm??), we don’t know what else, but do something “law enforcement” after consultation with your local D.A. and/or the NCDOJ and don’t let them get away with it. Please…?!

Sept 16 2023 PPS Armed Recertification

Saturday, September 16, 2023 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Re-Certification Class/Course. This is a FOUR classroom hours re-certification and range qualification (day and night) course for handguns (no shotgun or rifle training).

The starting time is: Eleven (11:00) A.M. (1100 hrs) at the “classroom”. FOUR (4) hours of classroom “law updates, review and testing/quizzing” are REQUIRED for “Armed Re-Certification (renewal).” If you are a “noon-ish-time eater” then bring your lunch or “plans” to get something “quick” that you can eat in the classroom so that we “stay on the clock as much as possible.”

The “classroom” is at:
Consolidated Underwriters (CUI)
206 South Wilson Avenue
Dunn, NC 28334
https://goo.gl/maps/WWRqNUuGXqLorKZx6?coh=178571&entry=tt
( google incorrectly shows the Car Rental business 2 doors away – CUI is 2 doors “down/south” from the Car Rental business/lot )
Park in the BACK, please.

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the “classroom”. DO NOT handle a firearm unless under the “watch” of – and at the direct instruction of – a Trainer.

Bring your CLEARED handgun(s) into the classroom – NO AMMUNITION – at the beginning to function check them and record the make, model and serial numbers. You only need your handgun(s) and pen/paper or other note-keeping tools in the classroom.

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the “classroom”.

What you will need at the range:

at least THREE HUNDRED (300) rounds of ammunition (duty or ballistic equivalent) “correct” for EACH of the handguns you will qualify on. 300 “only” gives you enough for 3 day and 3 night attempts
your handgun(s)
at least TWO (2) magazines for each handgun that you will qualify with
a sturdy or duty belt
holster(s) “correct” for your handgun(s)
magazine carrier(s)/pouch(es)
a hand-held flashlight (**gun mounted lights are allowed by the PPSB for re-certification. If used they must ONLY be used at the 5 yard line at night.)
a “billed cap”
eye and hearing protection (we have plenty if you don’t own it)
“appropriate attire” (no shorts, no V-neck or open-neck shirts, duty/work shoes/boots). There is a ‘very early’ prediction of ‘chance of rain’. If your “company” requires you to qualify in uniform then wear the uniform.

The cost per participant/student is: $170.00 per person ($150 + 20 range fee)

( * ) Range set-up and clean-up including “picking up at least as much brass/cases as we shoot” is required. If you don’t want to clean-up including picking up brass bring $20.00 more ($40 total) for “range fee” to pay someone else to do it for you. If you don’t want to pay more or set-up and clean-up: Get your PPSB certification some where else.

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom. -= NO BULLETS!! =-

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring a lot of water. If there are not too many “interruptions or breaks (for getting food)” we will leave the “classroom” and head to the range at – or shortly after – 3:00PM (1500 hours).

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

“Time permitting” we usually go into Benson and eat between day and night qualifications.

Jan 18-22 2021 Full Week of NC PPSB Training

Monday, January 18, through Friday, January 22, 2021 (with Sat Jan 23 as a ‘backup’ range day) we will be holding a full week of North Carolina Private Protective Services (Board, PPSB) Certification Classes/Courses. Every day except Friday we will begin at 10:00am and end at approximately 7:00pm. Friday’s Schedule is below.

Pricing can be found here: http://imfscorp.com/nc-private-protective-services/

St. Moritz Security Services is sending enough guards through that the “Five or More” rates are going to be extended to all who attend any of the training.

Monday-Tuesday January 18-19 “Basic”

Monday and Tuesday will be the “Security Officer in North Carolina” course. This is the 16 hours of training required by the PPSB to get registered as an unarmed (or basic) security officer. We will start at 10:00am both days. The address and link for the location of the classroom is below.

Participants must bring their own note keeping supplies.

Wednesday-Friday January 20-22 “Armed”

Wednesday through Friday we will be conducting the TWENTY classroom hours certification course for handguns ONLY. Friday will be an Armed Re-Certification Course (4 classroom hours and range qualification) as well as the completion of the ‘Full’ course.

Wednesday and Thursday we will start at 10:00am and finish at approximately 7:00pm. Participants MUST have all of their equipment on Wednesday morning. We start “practical” training FIRST. Book, theory, nomenclature and law are all done after or during “practical” training.

On Friday, January 22, all armed participants (full and re-certification) should arrive at the classroom at 10:00am. After 4 hours (minimum) of ‘classroom’ (The Legal Module) we will go to the range for Day and Night qualification attempts. Complete requirements for armed training are here: 2021_0120_IMFs_PPS_Armed_3DayCourseOutlineRequirements

Due to the ammunition shortages (Coronavirus and Riots) the PPSB has authorized the use of the 30-Round Day and Night Courses of Fire (COF). It is up to your employer if they will accept those.

St. Moritz employees: 30-round COF will be allowed for Re-Certification ONLY. New certifications are required to shoot the “standard” 50-Round COF.

The cost per participant/student listed at our PPSB page does NOT include:
– $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms
* The more that attend, the lower the individual cost. See our NCPPS[B] page.

Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. Please park in the rear of the building. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring water. Early weather forecasts predict VERY COLD and a chance of precipitation.

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

Oct 27-29 2020 NC PPS Armed Full and Re-Certification

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 through Thursday, October 29, 2020 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Certification Class/Course. This is a TWENTY classroom hours certification course for handguns (no shotgun training). Day 3 – Thursday – includes recertification for handguns.

Starting time for all three days is: Ten (10:00) A.M.

Complete course schedule and requirements here (Adobe PDF document): 2020_1027_IMFs_PPS_Armed_3DayCourseOutlineRequirements

All full-course participants MUST have ALL of their equipment (guns, holsters, magazines, flashlights, belts) ready to train with at 10AM on Tuesday October 27. We begin “practical” training IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT bring live ammunition into the “classroom”.

!!! Hurricane Zeta !!!

Hurricane Zeta (as of Oct 26 1:31PM) is forecast to bring heavy rain to the area Wednesday and Thursday. Full Course participants: be prepared to do range qualifications on Wednesday, October 28. We will notify recertification participants as the “remnants” of Zeta move closer to the area what we will do about recertification if the range is “rained out” on Thursday. If it is to be a “wash-out” both days we will notify everyone of the new recertification/range day ASAP.

Arrow (tip) is approximately where the range is. Click/Tap the image for a WRAL article.

The cost per participant/student:
– $220.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for full certification
– $120.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for recertification
* The more that attend, the lower the individual cost. See our NCPPS[B] page.

( * ) Range set-up and clean-up including “at least as much brass/cases as we shoot” is required. If you don’t want to clean-up including picking up brass bring $20.00 more for “range fee” to pay someone else to do it for you. If you don’t want to pay more or set-up and clean-up: Get your PPSB certification some where else.

Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. Please park in the rear of the building. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom. -= NO BULLETS!! =-

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring a lot of water.

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

Sep 1-3 NC PPS Armed Full & Re-Certification

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 through Thursday, September 3, 2020 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Certification Class/Course. This is a TWENTY classroom hours certification course for handguns (no shotgun training). Day 3 – Thursday – includes recertification for handguns.

Starting time for the first two days is: Ten (10:00) A.M. On Thursday, September 3, we will begin at Eleven (11:00) A.M.

Complete course schedule and requirements here (Adobe PDF document): 2020_0901_IMFs_PPS_Armed_3DayCourseOutlineRequirements

All participants MUST have ALL of their equipment (guns, holsters, magazines, flashlights, belts) ready to train with at 10AM on Tuesday September 1. We begin “practical” training IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT bring live ammunition into the “classroom”.

*** August 24 Important Update see ( * ) ***

Lolair Protection Agency ( http://www.lolairprotectionagency.com/ ) is sending four “full course” participants and a Security Officer from Black Box Security ( https://blackboxsecurity.us/ ) has made arrangements on his own for re-certification. Because of them the “five or more” rates apply to everyone.
– $170.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms*) for full certification
– $100.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms*) for recertification

Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. Please park in the rear of the building. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom. -= NO BULLETS!! =-

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring a lot of water.

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

Nov 2-4 2019 NC PPSB Armed Course

Saturday, November 2, 2019 through Monday, November 4, 2019 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Certification Class/Course. This is a TWENTY classroom hours certification course for handguns and EIGHT classroom hours for shotgun course. Day 3 – Monday – includes recertification for handguns.

Complete course schedule and requirements here (Adobe PDF document): 2019_1102_IMFs_PPS_Armed_3DayCourseOutlineRequirements

All participants MUST have ALL of their equipment (guns, holsters, magazines, flashlights, belts) ready to train with at 9AM on Saturday.

( The pricing below reflects the “5 or more” participant pricing because Lolair has “covered” that cost. )

The cost per participant/student:
– $170.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for full certification
– $100.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for recertification
– $50.00 for shotgun certification
* The more that attend, the lower the individual cost. See our NCPPS[B] page.

Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. Please park in the rear of the building. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom. -= NO BULLETS!! =-

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring a lot of water.

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

Oct 16-18 2019 NCPPSB Armed Full and Re-certification course

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 through Friday, October 18, 2019 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Certification Class/Course. This is a TWENTY classroom hours certification course for handguns ONLY. Day 3 – Friday – includes recertification for handguns.

Complete course schedule and requirements here (Adobe PDF document): 2019_1016_IMFs_PPS_Armed_3DayCourseOutlineRequirements

All participants MUST have ALL of their equipment (guns, holsters, magazines, flashlights, belts) ready to train with at 9AM on Wednesday.

This class is being sponsored/hosted by:
Lolair Protection Agency
Raleigh, NC
(855) 756-5247
http://www.lolairprotectionagency.com/
Looking for work in the security field in NC?
Want or need security officers?
Contact Lolair Protection Agency.

( The pricing below reflects the “5 or more” participant pricing because Lolair has “covered” that cost. )

The cost per participant/student:
– $170.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for full certification
– $100.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for recertification
* The more that attend, the lower the individual cost. See our NCPPS[B] page.

Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, or Lolair Protection Agency, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. Please park in the rear of the building. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom. -= NO BULLETS!! =-

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring a lot of water.

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

Sep 22-23 NC PPSB Armed Full & Recertification Course

Sunday, September 22, 2019 through Monday, September 23, 2019 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Certification Class/Course. This is a TWENTY classroom hours certification course for handguns ONLY. Day 2 – Monday – includes recertification for handguns.

Complete course schedule and requirements here (Adobe PDF document): 2019_0922_IMFs_PPS_Armed_2DayCourseOutlineRequirements

All participants MUST have ALL of their equipment (guns, holsters, magazines, flashlights, belts) ready to train with at 8AM on Sunday.

Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. Please park in the rear of the building. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

DO NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom. -= NO BULLETS!! =-

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring a lot of water. Early weather reports show a slight chance of rain and temperatures at +/-90 degrees. When temperatures are that high you can expect it to be 10-15 degrees “hotter” in the bays at the range.

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

May 31-June 1 NC PPS Armed Full & Recertification Course

Friday, May 31, 2019 through Saturday, June 1, 2019 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Certification Class/Course. This is a TWENTY classroom hours certification course for handguns ONLY. Day 2 – Saturday – includes recertification for handguns.

Complete course schedule and requirements here (Adobe PDF document): 2018_IMFs_PPS_Armed_2DayCourseOutlineRequirements

All participants MUST have ALL of their equipment (guns, holsters, magazines, flashlights) ready to train with at 8AM on Friday.

The cost per participant/student:
– $220.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for full certification
– $120.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms) for full certification
* The more that attend, the lower the individual cost. See our NCPPS[B] page.

Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. Please park in the rear of the building. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. Dress appropriately and bring water. Early weather reports show a slight chance of rain and temperatures between 95 and 100 degrees.

H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/

Aug 8 2018 NCPPS Handgun Re-Certification

Wednesday August 8, 2018 we will be conducting a North Carolina Private Protective Services Firearms Re-Certification Class/Course. This is a four hour re-certification course for handguns ONLY.

Complete course schedule and requirements here (Adobe PDF document): 2018_0808_IMFs_PPS_Armed_Recertification_Requirements

The cost per participant/student:
– Re-Certification: $70.00 (includes $20 range fee to H2O Fowl Farms)
Contact IMFs Corp to sign up or for more information:
(910) 892 – 1616
(Do not contact H2O Fowl Farms, IMFs is the “coordinator” for this course.)

The classroom portion is being held at Consolidated Underwriters at their 206 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn, NC, 28334 location. http://goo.gl/maps/QR6KG

Range training and Qualification is to be at H2O Fowl Farms. This is an outdoor range. All early weather reports have HOT (day and night) temperatures predicted for August 8. Dress appropriately and bring water.
H2O’s website: http://h2ofowlfarmsnc.com/