Defensive Concepts North Carolina’s mission is to deliver high value instruction in armed and unarmed defensive skills and in the fundamental principles of survival mindset. Our staff bring to you skill-sets established through Military and Law Enforcement service and training from many of the top international organizations. We are all NRA Certified Instructors.

Defensive Concepts North Carolina is veteran owned and operated business.

2026 Course Schedule

Mar 21 Carbine .5
Mar 22 Carbine Shooting on the Move
April 18-19 Private 
May 16 Defensive Handgun 
May 17 Handgun Shooting on the Move
June 20 Handgun – One Hand Only
June 21 Concealed Carry Concepts
July 18-19 Private
Aug 15 Defensive Handgun
Aug 16 Handgun Shooting on the Move
Sept 19-20 Private
Oct 17-18 Carbine 2.0
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Our training capabilities encompass nearly all disciplines of personal defense. We are dedicated to bringing quality, affordable training to the citizens of North Carolina. We provide instruction in a safe, fun, and focused manner. Our many course offerings are engineered to provide you the tools necessary to protect yourself and your loved ones in the most effective manner possible.

Take a look at our course offering and choose the one that best fits your needs. Defensive Concepts North Carolina offers defensive firearm training solutions for: Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, as well as training in unarmed self defense techniques.

Vickers Shooting Method Approved Regional Instructors

Chris is honored to be one of six firearms instructors in the United States selected to be Vickers Shooting Method regional instructors. Chris began training with Larry Vickers in 2006 and credits him with providing the necessary skills needed to break several training plateaus Chris had encountered. The Vickers Shooting Method has been a huge influence on Chris and he looks forward to being able to share it with all shooters that are interested in learning safe, effective firearm use.