The Training Section is responsible for the Bureau Firearms and Weapons Inspection Program, overseeing the SBI’s annual firearms qualification as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission.  

The Training Section oversees firearms practice sessions and monitors employee proficiency in firearms. The oversight of the Firearms Program also includes research, ordering and tracking of ammunition and related supplies.

The Training Section is responsible for the inspection of all Bureau-issued firearms and all Bureau-approved secondary firearms. The inspections take place at the district, section or unit offices.

The Training Section is responsible for the inspection of Special Response Team (SRT) weapons. 

The Training Section is required to keep on file documentation of all inspections and to note any problems. Maintenance of all SBI firearms is completed by the Training Section.