Train2Protect’s North Carolina concealed carry class is your resource for state-approved concealed carry instruction, experienced firearms training, and empowered defense knowledge.

Our USCCA-approved, NRA-quality instructors offer beginner to advanced shooter training and concealed carry classes.

This official NC CCW course includes an 8-hour session of classroom instruction and a separate live-fire portion.

Learn the fundamentals of firearms safety, North Carolina concealed carry requirements, and handgun selection — plus need-to-know information on how to interact with law enforcement, NC Reciprocity laws, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice basic target accuracy.

This course is required to apply for a North Carolina concealed carry certification permit.

- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan

- Self-Defense Firearms Basics

- Shooting Fundamentals

- Gear and Gadgets

- The Legal Use of Force

- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath

- Basic and Advanced Skills Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey. This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.

Range is on same site as classroom. Range cost is included at no extra cost.

No firearms are permitted indoor classroom. Please leave your firearm(s) in your vehicle.

Please, Please, bring lunch, snacks and drinks.

Cancellation Policy:

Payment is non-refundable. If notice is given at least 24 hours in advance, class fee can be transferred to another class within 90 days one time only. Students that "no show", without contacting the instructor prior to class, will forfeit their class fee funds.