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Firearms instructors in North Carolina
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursmedian of 24 classes; the same as the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $100median of 26 classes; $25 less than the national $125
Firearms instructors in North Carolina
Showing 1–100 of 193 firearms instructors in North Carolina.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Defense Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| 2nd Amendment Firearms Academy LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| 37 PSR Also: shooting range | North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Training480 min | $75North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Training · In person |
| 704 Firearms & Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| AAF LLC Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Academy of Personal Defense and Security | Not listed | Not listed |
| Afro Tactical LLC | NC Concealed Carry and Home Defense480 minDefensive PistolFIRST Steps Pistol Orientation180 min 3 more coursesBasics of Rifle Shooting480 minFIRST Steps Rifle Orientation180 minBasics of Pistol Shooting480 min | Not listed |
| Allen Brothers Outdoors Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Allred Tactical | N.C. Concealed Carry Handgun Class | Not listed |
| Alpha Defense Research Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpha Wolf Tactical Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| American Guns & Ammo, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Anton Arms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Concealed Carry Class – Union County, NC480 min | $125Concealed Carry Class – Union County, NC · Adults over 21 with no prior felony convictions · In person |
| APF International, LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) Class480 min | Not listed |
| Asheville Armory & Matts Guns Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Atlantic Outdoors Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Backwater Guns & Outfitters Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bahama Sports Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bald Eagle Enterprises | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bear Arms LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Black Diamond Firearms & Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blacksite Tactical Training Academy Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blackstone Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Ridge Marksmanship Also: shooting range | AR-15 Set up and Zero Course300 min2 Man Room Search and Room Clearing960 minInjured Shooter Course960 min 19 more coursesTACMED & Close Quarters PistolUrban / Defensive Shotgun Course960 minCouples Defensive Pistol960 minVehicle Defensive Pistol960 minLaw Enforcement Officer Survival CourseThree Bad Days1,440 minAdvanced Pistol and Speed Development Course960 minNRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Class540 minAdvanced Vehicle Defensive Pistol960 minAR-15 Operator's Course (Level 1)960 minNorth Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Class540 minActive Shooter Response TrainingAK Operators Course960 minAdvanced TACMED and Close Quarters Pistol960 minFirearms Awareness for Families & Teens240 minTwo Bad Days960 minLow Light Course (Pistol/Carbine)1,260 minPistol & AR-15 Skills Speed Development960 minRoom Search and Room Clearing Pistol or AR-15960 min | $85North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Class · Anyone seeking to carry a concealed handgun in North Carolina · In person |
| Blueberry Range Firearms Education and Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Borne Warrior Corporation Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| BR Tactical Solutions Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brabble Guns Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bull Moose Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bull-Shooter’s Supply Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calibers Indoor Gun Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calibers Indoor Gun Range Also: shooting range | Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) Class | $125Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) Class · Experienced marksmen · Novice shooters |
| Capitol Range & Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Red Dot Handgun TrainingHandgun 101North Carolina Concealed Carry Class (CCH) 1 more courseHandgun 201 | Not listed |
| Carolina Armory & Defense Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carolina Concealed Solutions Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carolina Concealed Solutions LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carolina Firearms Training of NC LLC | Concealed Carry Permit ClassAR/Carbine BasicsDefensive Red Dot 2 more coursesDefensive Pistol 1Basic Pistol300 min | $90Concealed Carry Permit Class · Anyone seeking the NC Concealed Carry Permit; may be taken at either location and applied for in the county of residence · In person |
| Carolina Sporting Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carolinas First Defense Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carry On Concealed Training | Advanced Conceal Carry- Thomasville240 minSun. CCH Class Triad Areas & more480 minPrivate Group (4+) Concealed Carry Class480 min 2 more coursesWomen's Only Conceal Carry Class480 minSat. CCH Class Triad Areas & more480 min | $80Sun. CCH Class Triad Areas & more · Anyone seeking the NC Concealed Carry Permit; firearms experience not required · In person |
| Chauncey's Pawn & Gun Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cherokee Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Concealed Hand Gun Class480 minAdvanced Pistol Class300 minWomen On Target240 min 1 more courseAR15 Private or Group Classes | $60Advanced Pistol Class · In person |
| Citadel Solutions Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| CitiBoi Outdoors LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Coastal Guns & Ammo Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Coastal Plain Shooting Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Colemans Creek Also: shooting range | FRE-1 Find Range Engage Clinic480 minPR301 - 3-Day Precision Rifle CourseTeam Field Match Prep Class 3 more coursesPRS1 - PRS Match Prep ClinicPR201 - 2-Day Precision Rifle Course2-Gun Intro & Prep | Not listed |
| Concealed Carry Academy, LLC | Personal Safety & Situational Awareness WorkshopConcealed Carry Handgun ClassEmergency Medical Response180 min 2 more coursesLegal Refresher CoursePrivate Training Classes120 min | $50Legal Refresher Course · In person |
| Concealed Carry Carolina | Not listed | Not listed |
| Concealed Carry WNC Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Concealed Coalition Raleigh Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cornered Hill Firearms Training | Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals300 min | $150Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals · Women |
| Course of Fire | Next Level Defensive Pistol InstructionPersonalized Pistol Instruction | $89Next Level Defensive Pistol Instruction · In person |
| D3 Devil Dog Defense Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dead On Tactical Arms LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Defcon Delta Tactical, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Derek Arms Academy | Applied Tactical Firearm Skills – Handgun Course360 minBasic Rifle Course | $240Basic Rifle Course · In person |
| DeWitt's Outdoor Sports Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Division Arms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dragun Defense | Pistol CraftTrain To ProtectConcealed Carry | Not listed |
| Durham County Wildlife Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eagle 1 Supply Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eastern Shore Firearms Training LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| EC Pawn and Guns Also: gun shop | North Carolina Concealed Handgun Carry Class480 min | $79.99North Carolina Concealed Handgun Carry Class · Anyone; teachers, veterans, church groups, husband and wife teams welcome · Hybrid · In person |
| Elite Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| ENC Firing Range & Shooters Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| ENC Protective Services LLC | Tactical Concealed Handgun Carry180 minConcealed Carry Handgun Certification480 minNRA Basic Rifle 19 more coursesENCPS Firearm Maintenance CourseNRA FIRST Steps Pistol OrientationUSCCA Women's Defensive Handgun120 minTactical Rifle Training 101Countering the Mass ShooterUSCCA Basic Handgun TrainingENC Heartsavers CPRUSCCA Women's Intermediate Handgun120 minNRA New Shooter SeminarBasics of Home Firearm SafetyHow to Pistol PracticeENCPS Range Day Event240 minPersonal & Home Protection PlanUSCCA Women's Basic Handgun120 minWomen's Handgun and Self-Defense360 minMarksmanship SimplifiedBasics of Pistol ShootingFundamentals of Pistol Shooting180 minPrivate NC Concealed Carry Certification | $35ENCPS Firearm Maintenance Course · In person |
| FEMNiNE Training Solutions Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearms First, LLC | Intermediate: Handgun Training60 minBeginner: Private Handgun Training60 min | $45Beginner: Private Handgun Training · In person |
| Firepower Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Flatwoods Outfitters Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Foothills Public Shooting Complex Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Foothills Public Shooting Complex of Cleveland County Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Full Spectrum Tactical | AR‑15 Rifle Fundamentals300 minBasic Pistol – Fundamentals240 minDefensive Pistol240 min 2 more coursesAR & Pistol Integration300 minNC Concealed Carry Permit Class | Not listed |
| Fully Loaded Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fuquay Gun Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fuquay Gun Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| GIRLZ on F.I.R.E. LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Granville Gun Works Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Greenbrier Custom Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| GripSite, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gunlocker & Pawn Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gunner's Choice Outfitters Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gunner's Custom Holsters | NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course480 min | $75NC Concealed Carry Handgun Course · Anyone may attend the class; must be 21 to receive a NC Concealed Carry Handgun Permit · Not limited to Polk County, NC residents · In person |
| Gunrunners Ranch Outdoor Shooting Range Also: shooting range | Introduction to Handgun150 minIntro to Long Range Rifle480 minIntro to Carbine150 min | $150Introduction to Handgun · Ages 18+ · New shooters; no prior experience required · In person |
| Guns Plus Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guns Plus Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Harrison Precision Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hendokickboxing & Krav Maga | Not listed | Not listed |
| High Ridge Adventures Outfitting and BBQ Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Highlands Gunworks, LLC Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hill Defense Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Horse Shoe Firearms, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hunters Pointe Shooting Clays Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hyatt Farms Gun Store & Rifle & Pistol Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hyatt Farms Shooting Complex Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| II Alpha Training Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Impact Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Instinctive Advantage, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in North Carolina
In North Carolina, training providers list a median beginner class price of $100 (26 classes), $25 less than the national $125. Their median length is 4 hours, the same as the national 4 hours.
| North Carolina | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $10026 classes | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 4 hours24 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $10014 classes | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | $9710 classes | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $10042 classes | $1251,051 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
North Carolina firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 193 firearms instructors in North Carolina, 3.8% of the national total and the 6th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Charlotte has the most (14), followed by Raleigh (6) and Wilmington (5).
- firearms instructors listed
- 193
- of the national total
- 3.8%
- of 50 states by count
- 6th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.