USCCA & NCDOJ Certified · Autryville, NC

Private Firearms Training For Your Group

We teach concealed carry, basic handgun, and one-on-one instruction throughout the Autryville and surrounding areas — classroom instruction at your home or a location that works, with live-fire qualification at a range suited to that class.

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What You Can Book

Training & More Services

Multiple ways to train, plus Notary services for permit paperwork and beyond.

$95

NC Concealed Carry Course

North Carolina's required course for a concealed handgun permit.

$60

Basic Handgun

Fundamentals and range time for first-time shooters.

$30/hr

One-on-One

Private instruction built around your goals and pace.

$40

Legal Refresher

Classroom-only NC concealed carry law update, includes the "Red Book."

$35

Handgun Cleaning

Field strip, clean, and reassemble a handgun the right way.

$35

Real Estate Agent Safety

A safety course built for agents who show properties alone.

$60

Children's Fundamentals

Firearm safety for kids. Parents and guardians welcome to join.

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Also offering mobile notary services — $10 per signature, free for Onyx Defense Academy students on permit paperwork. Notary Service Details →

Meet Our Founder

Christian Rios

USCCA and NCDOJ certified, with roots in corrections, Onyx Defense Academy's instruction goes beyond the minimum for a permit — safety, legal responsibility, and a welcoming environment for new and experienced shooters alike.

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