Uniting North Carolinian Patriots and Defenders

The North Carolina State Defense Force (NCSDF) is a dedicated nonprofit organization uniting patriots, volunteers, and community partners to strengthen state security and citizen resilience. We foster collaboration, share critical information, and support initiatives that enhance North Carolina’s preparedness and response capabilities.

Discover Our Mission, Purpose, Values

Our Mission:

The mission of the North Carolina State Defense Force is to provide an organized, trained, disciplined, rapid response volunteer team (CERT) to assist citizens, state and local government agencies or civil relief organizations during emergencies or natural disasters and to ensure the welfare, freedom and safety of North Carolina citizens serving in support and defense of the United States and North Carolina State Constitutions.

Our Purpose:

NCSDF has a steadfast purpose to help ensure the safety of the communities they serve, assist local and federal law enforcement when needed or requested and assist their communities in times of emergencies or disasters by providing a deployable CERT.

NCSDF reaches out to anyone with skills and experience that can help their community in times of need. NCSDF welcomes ALL members and appreciates their support of the NCSDF  mission.

Our Values:

The North Carolina State Defense Force (NCSDF) is a pro-government, pro-law enforcement, non-partisan association who values community safety, and believe every member of our communities throughout the state of North Carolina has a constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness without fear of violence, anarchy, threats or intimidation.

We value readiness and continuous learning. Members are encouraged to pursue certifications in FEMA courses, CPR, communications, disaster preparedness, threat awareness, public safety, cybersecurity, and other relevant areas.