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AC made an 8-5 class feel like a breeze. I left feeling knowledgeable and confident, becoming a CCH.
— Safa
NuDay Arms Training · Raleigh, North Carolina
North Carolina’s PremierFirearms Instructor
Educating North Carolinians by NC DOJ Certification Standards on the provisions of Use of Deadly Physical Force for Self Defense under NC Common Law and NC Statutory Law for both NC Open Carry and Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Certification.
(919) 435-2119Train smarter.
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Professional, hands-on firearms training for responsible gun owners across North Carolina.
What we do
Real training.
Practical skills.
Safer communities.
The right to carry comes with real responsibility. We teach the law, the safety fundamentals, and the judgment needed to use a firearm responsibly.
CCH Permit Certification
NC DOJ-certified 8-hour concealed carry education with classroom and range qualification.
Open Carry / NC Legal Review
Understand justified and unjustified use of deadly force under North Carolina law.
1-on-1 Basic Pistol Use & Marksmanship
Build calm, safe fundamentals with private hands-on instruction.
1-on-1 Basic Shotgun Use & Marksmanship
Learn safe operation, range etiquette, and shotgun fundamentals.
Advanced Close Quarter Encounter Skills
Train for critical moments with confidence, awareness, and control.
NRA Basic Pistol Safety / HB 193 Compliance
Meet the annual firearms safety education requirement for authorized personnel.
Your instructor
AC
Johnson
AC brings 30+ years of North Carolina specialized law enforcement firearms instruction to every class. His style is professional, driven, confident, humorous, and patient.
NCDOJ Certified CCH Instructor NRA Pistol & Shotgun Range Safety Instructor
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Trusted instruction
Over 200
5-star reviews
Real people. Real range time. Real confidence.
Client notes
Real people,
real 5-star reviews
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The training was top-notch. AC is knowledgeable, patient, and made sure everyone felt confident.
— Amber
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As a complete beginner, I felt completely at ease. I walked away prepared, confident, and inspired.
— Bobbi Hall
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Real-world scenarios, situational awareness, and proper firearm handling. Five stars all the way.
— Michael Getter
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Professional, knowledgeable, and made concealed carry training easy to understand and comfortable.
— Patty O
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He walked through everything and showed the proper way of doing things. Very worth your time and money.
— Mari Sanders
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Professional while keeping it lively and fun to learn. Highly recommend AC and NuDay Arms.
— Lemuel Thornton
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The best instructor: educated, patient, and positive. My experience at the range was awesome.
— Kim Lewis
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