Comprehensive Carbine Training Program Near Durham North Carolina

Defend, Train, Master: Comprehensive Carbine Training Program Near Durham, North Carolina 

Unlock the skills to confidently defend yourself, master tactical precision, and operate effectively in both daylight and low-light conditions with Trace Armory Group’s Comprehensive Carbine Training Program. We provide high-quality rifle instruction at two accessible North Carolina training locations: Derby, NC and Siler City, NC—both within easy driving distance of Durham, North Carolina.

This program combines three of our most respected defensive rifle workshops, creating a complete system for developing confidence and real-world capability with a carbine or pistol caliber carbine (PCC). Whether you are a responsible new gun owner or an experienced shooter seeking to push your performance, these courses prepare you for realistic defensive scenarios. 

🔥 PRIMARY TRAINING LOCATIONS

Eastwood Outfitters Range – Derby, NC

(Ideal for natural terrain, outdoor movement, stress-based problem-solving)

The Eastwood Outfitters Range is a short drive from Durham. It 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. about a 35-minute drive from Durham, North Carolina.

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

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.