Trace Armory Group

We are a veteran-owned firearms training company based in North Carolina, dedicated to building confident, capable, and responsible armed citizens.

Our mission is to deliver professional-level instruction in self-defense, marksmanship, and firearm safety for everyday protectors.

With training locations in Siler City, Derby, and Troy, we serve both new shooters and experienced professionals through hands-on courses like North Carolina Concealed Carry, Defensive Pistol, Carbine, Shotgun, and NRA Instructor certifications.

Every class reflects our commitment to safety, skill, and community—helping good people become better prepared to defend what matters most.

2026 Instructor Certification

Get NRA Instructor Certification training in Siler City and Derby, North Carolina with expert-led courses from Trace Armory Group. Advance your firearm instruction skills and earn your certification today!

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2026 Handgun Courses

North Carolina Firearms Training

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2026 Carbine Courses

North Carolina Firearms Training

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Training Locations

  • Derby, NC

    If you live in towns like Ellerbe, Norman, Wind Blow, Capels Mill, Roberdell, Jackson Springs, Foxfire, Hoffman, Rockingham, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Laurinburg, Albemarle, or even Bennettsville, SC, you're within 25 miles of Eastwood Outfitters Range in Derby, NC!

  • Troy, NC

    If you live in towns like Biscoe, Star, Candor, Seagrove, Mount Gilead, Asheboro, Albemarle, Carthage, Robbins, Badin, Ellerbe, Troy, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Norwood, Denton, Wadesboro, Rockingham, or Randleman, you're within 25 miles of Montgomery Community College in Troy, NC!

  • Siler City, NC

    If you live in towns like Asheboro, Sanford, Graham, Bonlee, Liberty, Snow Camp, Ramseur, Staley, Pittsboro, Fearrington, Franklinville, Goldston, Bennett, Coleridge, or Harpers Crossroads, you're within 25 miles of Chatham Law Enforcement Assn in Siler City, NC!

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