Comprehensive Carbine Training Program in North Carolina

Defend, Train, Master: Comprehensive Carbine Training Program

Defensive carbine training at Trace Armory Group

Unlock your skills to confidently defend yourself, master tactical precision, and operate effectively in low-light conditions. with our Comprehensive Carbine Training Program. We conduct training in Siler City and Derby, North Carolina. Our all-inclusive Carbine Training Program, a comprehensive combination of three of our most popular self-defense workshops, offers unparalleled carbine or pistol caliber carbine (PCC) expertise. Whether a beginner or an experienced shooter, these courses will push your abilities and prepare you comprehensively for real-world scenarios.

🔥 PRIMARY TRAINING LOCATIONS

Eastwood Outfitters Range – Derby, NC

(Ideal for natural terrain, outdoor movement, stress-based problem-solving) The Eastwood Outfitters Range offers open terrain, varied elevation, and outdoor lanes that support movement-based training and stress-driven rifle scenarios. Students who want a realistic, physical, and gear-focused experience often prefer this environment.

Classes Conducted at This Location:

  • Run & Gun Gear Shakedown – Derby, NC A pressure-tested event that challenges your gear, mindset, and marksmanship across natural terrain. 

Chatham County Law Enforcement Association Range – Siler City, NC

(Ideal for fundamentals, accuracy standards, positional shooting, defensive mechanics) This structured range environment focuses on fundamentals, positional work, and defensive rifle handling. It's the preferred location for technical refinement, accuracy work, and controlled defensive skill building.

Classes Conducted at This Location:

  • Defensive Carbine – Gain confidence through accuracy standards, controlled mechanics, and safe defensive employment.
  • Urban Riflecraft - Refine movement, angles, and threat assessment inside a structured environment suitable for anyone who uses a rifle for self-defense.

Why Students Train With Trace Armory Group

About John Boyette Instructor Trace Armory Group

Taking a carbine training class with John Boyette at Trace Armory Group offers a unique opportunity to learn from a highly qualified, veteran instructor focused on real-world defense rather than recreational shooting. With over 25 years of self-defense experience, more than 2000 students taught, and a background as a U.S. Army Airborne Infantryman and law enforcement sniper, John’s instruction emphasizes shot accountability, movement, decision-making, and practical home-defense tactics tailored to carbine and PCC users. Classes are intentionally small, allowing for focused coaching, explicit instruction, realistic scenarios, and measurable performance gains, all within a training culture grounded in discipline, community, integrity, and personal responsibility that helps students leave more confident and better prepared to protect those they love.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How far is Derby, NC, from me? Google Map Link
  • How Far is Siler City, NC, from me? Google Map Link
  • Are beginners welcome? Yes — our curriculum supports both new and experienced shooters.
  • Which location should I choose for my goals?

    • Choose Derby for outdoor movement and physical stress.

    • Choose Siler City for fundamentals, accuracy, and structured defensive drills.

Below you will find a free AR-15 Guide in PDF and our upcoming classes. 

Events

The Carbine Training collection showcases all of Trace Armory Group’s rifle and defensive carbine classes offered in both Moore County and Chatham County. This carbine training lineup is built for new rifle owners, responsible defenders, and experienced shooters looking to sharpen their movement, accuracy, and real-world performance. Students from Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, Siler City, Pittsboro, Goldston, and Fearrington Village can access high-quality instruction close to home.

Classes focus on essential defensive skills such as shooting positions, compressed ready techniques, transitions, use of cover, movement, close-range work, gear setup, and shot accountability. Trace Armory Group instructors combine real defensive experience with a structured, safety-focused teaching style. Whether you run a 5.56 carbine, PCC, or braced pistol, these courses help you increase confidence, consistency, and practical decision-making.

This collection is ideal for concealed carriers who use a rifle for home defense, new carbine students, and trained shooters wanting to refine performance.

What You’ll Find in Carbine Training

This carbine training collection includes:

  • Defensive carbine fundamentals
  • Rifle handling & performance classes
  • Urban movement & positional shooting
  • Low-light/no-light carbine workshops
  • Carbine events held in Derby (Moore County) and Siler City (Chatham County
  • Serving students from Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, Siler City, Pittsboro, Goldston, Fearrington Village
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