Instruction ranges from beginner handgun safety and concealed carry qualification to advanced tactical movement and defensive rifle courses. Class formats vary widely, with options for private one-on-one coaching, women-only groups, or full-day group workshops. Choosing the right provider depends on whether ammo and rentals are included in the fee or if you need to bring your own gear.
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Woman With A Weapon, Llc
9303 Monroe Rd Ste I2, Charlotte, NC 28270-2445
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carolina firearms academy
4009 Corning Pl., Ste. E2-115, Charlotte, NC 28216
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Advocate Arms
10965 Winds Crossing Dr Ste 400, Charlotte, NC 28273-2400
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Firearm Icon
11709 Fruehauf Dr Ste 143, Charlotte, NC 28273-7287
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Security Guard Exchange
9635 Southern Pine Blvd Ste 109, Charlotte, NC 28273-5546
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Hunttactical
2120 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville, NC 27858-8013
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Pitt County Conceal Carry
2361 L T Hardee Rd, Greenville, NC 27858
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Pitt County Conceal Carry
2361 Lt Hardee Rd, Greenville, NC 27858
Concord 2
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357shoot.com - Closed Temporarily
4289 Hunton Dale Rd, Concord, NC 28027
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She Bangs Firearm Safety & Training
1 Buffalo Ave Nw Ste 212, Concord, NC 28025-4005
Garner 2
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Fists And Firearms
2556 Sumter Dr, Garner, NC 27529
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Triggeraction Firearms Training
1200 Cornwallis Rd, Garner, NC 27529-8016
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Walton Investigations
4004 Spring Garden St Ste K, Greensboro, NC 27407-1627
Wed. 10am - 6pm
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Mckoy Tactical & Defense Llc
2005 Boulevard St Ste E, Greensboro, NC 27407-4557
Cedar Point 1
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Patriot Training And Consulting
722 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC 28584-8012
Climax 1
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Take Aim Carolina
1314 NC Highway 62 E, Climax, NC 27233-9193
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Make Your Shot Count
4632 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303-3424
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Ii Alpha Training Academy
1101 N Berkeley Blvd Ste B Pmb 1033, Goldsboro, NC 27534-3490
Hickory 1
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Lead The Way Tactical Firearms Training
3765 Us Highway 70 Sw Ste A, Hickory, NC 28602-4557
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Girlz On Fire, Llc
155 Northpoint Ave, High Point, NC 27262-7738
Saturday 08:00 am to 5:30 pm
Hillsborough 1
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Hitting the Mark Firearms Training
8715 Bromley Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Survival And Tactical Systems
624 Us Highway 17 S Unit 1, Holly Ridge, NC 28445-8662
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Lake Norman Firearms Training
11330 Vanstory Dr Ste 109M, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Spot On Defense
3466 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5232
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On Post Public Safety Protection/ Concealed Carry Handgun
1040 Dale Earnhardt Blvd # 1046, Kannapolis, NC 28083-4476
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K5 Firearms Training
1210 E Mountain St Ste B, Kernersville, NC 27284-6961
Lumber Bridge 1
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Afro Tactical, LLC
9148 NC-20, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
Mars Hill 1
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Asheville Armory
400 Hickory Dr Unit 6, Mars Hill, NC 28754-0470
Matthews 1
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Informed Family Protection
2217 Matthews Township Pkwy # D230, Matthews, NC 28105-4815
Mebane 1
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Distinguished Pistol Outdoor Shooting Range
431 New Castle Farm Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
Mint Hill 1
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Burgos Defense
4614 Wilgrove Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227-3500
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Daniel Matthews Concealed Carry Handgun Training
360 Dalton Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028
Monroe 1
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Derek Arms Academy Concealed Carry & Tactical Training
3317 Love Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28110
Naples 1
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Pb&j Tactics
121 S Naples Rd Unit 955, Naples, NC 28760-9745
Newport 1
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Home Front Freedom, LLC
245 Howard Blvd., (Newport Rotary Club), Newport, NC 28570
Oxford 1
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Coffey’s Concealed Carry Handgun Training
5662 Cornwall Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
Raleigh 1
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Nuday Arms Training
727 W Hargett St Ste 209, Raleigh, NC 27603-1669
SHELBY 1
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Hopper's Firearms Training
1317 moonshadow Lane, SHELBY, NC 28150
Sanford 1
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Carolina Firearms Training Nc Llc
1614 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC 27330-9501
Shallotte 1
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Coastal Carolina Firearms Training
5930 Beach Dr SW, Shallotte, NC 28470-5246
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Silhouettes Firearms Training
1165 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390-3116
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Carry On Concealed Training
2108 Lancey Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360
Waxhaw 1
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Big Bear Arms Usa
3500 Waxhaw Pkwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173-5026
Williamston 1
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Martin County Firearms Academy
415 E Boulevard Ste 108, Williamston, NC 27892-2786
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Personal Defense Concepts
925 S Kerr Ave Ste H, Wilmington, NC 28403-4354
Wilson 1
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Carolina Concealed Carry Academy
2305 Wellington Dr Sw Ste G, Wilson, NC 27893-4400
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Cerberus Nc / Trident Usa, Llc
250 W 1st St Ste 146, Winston Salem, NC 27101-4055
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Good to know
Do I need to own a gun to take an introductory class?
Most beginner courses provide rental firearms and safety gear as part of the registration fee. You will usually just need to buy the appropriate ammunition at the facility or pay a small add-on fee for a student package.
How long does a concealed carry permit class take?
Class duration depends on state requirements, but most introductory qualification courses run between four and eight hours. They typically combine classroom instruction on local laws with a brief live-fire qualification on the range.
How much do firearm training classes typically cost?
Basic safety and state permit classes often cost between $75 and $150. Multi-day or specialized tactical courses generally run from $200 to $500 or more, excluding the cost of ammunition.
Can a felon go to a gun range?
Under federal law and state regulations in North Carolina, convicted felons are generally prohibited from possessing or handling firearms and ammunition. Violating these laws at a shooting range can result in severe federal or state legal penalties. You can review safety guidelines and operational rules across 47 venues listed on RangeAtlas in North Carolina.
How much is a concealed weapons permit?
The cost of a concealed weapons permit varies, usually ranging from forty to one hundred fifty dollars for state application fees plus background check processing. In North Carolina, RangeAtlas lists 47 shooting and training locations where you can ask about state-specific permit requirements and documentation.