Train With Confidence

Practical Firearms Training for Responsible Armed Citizens

At Trace Armory Group, we help everyday people build confidence, capability, and responsible firearms skills through professional instruction and hands-on training.

Founded in 2010, Trace Armory Group is a veteran-owned company dedicated to developing safe, capable, and accountable armed citizens. Whether you're obtaining your concealed carry permit or advancing your defensive skills, our coaching-focused approach provides practical training without ego or intimidation.

No gimmicks. No pressure. Just quality instruction and real-world skills.

Training Locations

Derby, North Carolina

Eastwood Outfitters Range

Convenient to Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Sanford, Fayetteville, and surrounding communities.

Classes Offered

• North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Course
• Defensive Handgun
• Handgun Optic Essentials
• Self Defense Carbine
• Church Safety & Armed Staff Readiness
• Private Instruction

New Hill, North Carolina

Woody's Rifle Club 

Convenient to Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro, and the greater Triangle area.

Classes Offered

• North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Course
• Defensive Handgun
• Handgun Optic Essentials
• Self Defense Carbine
• Church Safety & Armed Staff Readiness
• Private Instruction

Popular Courses

North Carolina Concealed Carry Permit Course

Learn firearm safety, legal considerations, marksmanship fundamentals, and complete the live-fire qualification required for obtaining your North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit.

Defensive Handgun

Move beyond basic shooting and develop practical defensive skills including:

• Efficient draw stroke
• Recoil control
• Reloads
• Target transitions
• Accuracy under time pressure

Handgun Optic Essentials

Learn how to efficiently present the pistol, find the dot, and maximize the advantages of modern red dot sights.

Self Defense Carbine

Develop practical rifle skills for home defense and responsible armed citizens through drills focused on accuracy, movement, target transitions, and manipulation.

Church Safety & Armed Staff Readiness

Designed for churches, safety teams, and armed volunteers seeking professional training in safety, communication, legal considerations, and defensive handgun skills.

Why Students Choose Trace Armory Group

Veteran Owned

Founded by a U.S. Army combat veteran and instructor with decades of firearms experience.

Coaching-Focused

Professional instruction designed to build students up—not tear them down.

Proven Experience

Over 2,000 students trained since 2010 and more than 80 five-star reviews.

Real-World Skills

Training built around responsible armed citizenship and practical application.

Ready to Train?

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your existing skills, Trace Armory Group offers a pathway to continued growth and confidence.

Choose your class and train with confidence.

Trace Armory Group

Building Confident, Capable, and Responsible Armed Citizens