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The firearms training center features multiple ranges with space for shooting from 3 to 300 yards including a dynamic sniper perch.
Multiple open outdoor training fields that are used for everything from crowd control tactics to PT are available to fit your training needs.
A 16 station outdoor obstacle course is designed to fit a large array of training rigors and is maintained regularly to provide a year-round training space.
Center for Safer Schools at Samarcand is a unique training environment. Serving many purposes but most notably is active shooter and school safety response. As a repurposed high school campus, this facility provides a pivotal training environment.
We offer a full range of simulators for any need, from a VR platform, 90-degree simulator wall and all the way up to a 300-degree immersive simulator room. Several customized training scenarios have been created and utilized in training School Resource Officers, NC SBI Agents, NC Wildlife Officers with the Division of Law Enforcement, and several other law enforcement agencies
We offer lodging services for those who wish to train at Samarcand. Our team works to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for your training.
At Samarcand, we offer dining services throughout the week. Unique to the Samarcand Training Academy are meals completely covered for all North Carolina law enforcement individuals and those who are instructing them. The 7,500 square foot building built in 2019, is capable of seating 180 individuals. The cafeteria offers a robust meal menu and schedule and four separate dining options are available to students: all you can eat salad and soup bar; hot serving bar; made-to-order grill; and grab and go (for those who wish to take out meals due to time constraints).