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Join us at Shelton Arms and learn from certified experts.

We are based out of Wake and Edgecombe counties.

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About Shelton Arms

The Mission

At Shelton Arms, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality firearms training to individuals of all skill levels. Our mission is to empower our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and legally handle firearms. We hope to increase student focus and retained information by providing a comfortable, engaging, fun and low-pressure learning environment.

The Instructor

Instructor Mark is certified by both the North Carolina DOJ and the National Rifle Association. He has years of experience teaching firearms safety and marksmanship plus decades of personal firearms training. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and ensuring that each student receives the best possible training. He wants to help you keep shooting both safe and fun!

NC DOJ Certified CCH Instructor

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor

NRA Range Safety Officer

NRA Lifetime Member

NC Wildlife Lifetime Sportsman

Former Infantry* (Airborne Ranger 1/75th RGR)

*Qualified Expert on Pistol Rifle Machine-Gun Grenade

NC and VA Concealed Carry permit holder

The Courses

The NC CCH course is $100 per person with group discounts available. It includes 8 hours of classroom instruction and a written exam followed by a live fire shooting exam. Passing both exams earns you a certificate which you submit to your sheriff along with your NC concealed carry application. Scroll down for detailed course information.

The NRA Basic Pistol Course is $125 per person and focuses on firearm safety, basic info, and shooting fundamentals. This course is great for new firearms owners/users as well those who want to improve their accuracy with handguns! Scroll down for detailed course information.

NC CCH Course Details

The NC CCH course is 8 hours of classroom instruction that includes a state-mandated booklet for you to keep. There will be a 20 question closed-book exam consisting of True/False and multiple-choice questions. Most people can pass it with ease even before the classroom instruction. That will be followed by a live-fire shooting exam. There will be plenty of restroom/smoke breaks. Bring your own food and drinks. Instruction will continue through lunch while you eat. After you pass the written exam we will move on to the shooting qualification which can be done immediately after the classroom portion or can be scheduled for a different day.

Unless other arrangements are made beforehand, the shooting portion will be done at the Wake County Firearms Training Center in Apex, NC. Any cost associated to that range time is covered by the $100 course fee. If the shooting portion needs to be completed at a different indoor range then the student will incur all costs for that. If the course is held on property where we can legally and safely shoot outdoors (ideal) then we can do it there onsite.

The time taken to pass the shooting portion depends on where we shoot. Expect 5 minutes minimum and 60 minutes maximum. The range qualification will require that each student fire 10 shots at a target from each distance of 3, 5 and 7 yards, for a total of 30 shots. At least 21 of the shots fired must hit the target. Passing both exams earns you a certificate which you submit to your sheriff along with your NC concealed carry application.

I suggest wearing closed-toed shoes, a baseball cap, and comfortable clothes. Bring your own eye and ear protection if you have it or I will provide a set to use. Group discounts are available for 3 or more students. I can also travel to you and present the course at your home/location for an additional fee (contact me to discuss).

NRA Basic Pistol Course Details

This course is for those who are new to handguns or those who want more confidence and proficiency while shooting. It will cover basic pistol safety, maintenance, and ammunition selection . The course is designed to provide information including nomenclature of semi-automatic pistols, single-action revolvers, and double-action revolvers. Loading a pistol and revolver will be discussed and demonstrated with the students prior to handling a firearm. The various shooting stances will be explained along with the qualification, scoring of the targets, and a written open-book examination.

You will fire a minimum of three different handguns. I will provide a 22LR caliber handgun and ammo for the shooting exercises but you can also bring your own handgun and ammo to use if you prefer. I suggest bringing 100 to 200 rounds for a personal firearm.

Pricing

NC Concealed Carry Course

$100/pp

Required before applying for an NC Concealed Carry Permit

NC Concealed Carry Course for 3+ People

$75/pp

Required before applying for an NC Concealed Carry Permit

NRA Basic Pistol Course

$125/pp

For new shooters or those wanting to improve their accuracy.

Handgun Shopping Assistance

$50

I meet you at a local gun store and help you pick out a handgun that you will work well for your purposes and be enjoyed for years to come.

At Home Course Within 50 miles

$300/pp

Want the course held at your location to avoid the hassle of traveling? If you live within 50 miles (GPS routing) of 27519 then just add this service and I will travel to you! Note: Must be legal and safe to shoot at your property.

At Home Course Within 100 miles

$375/pp

Want the course held at your location to avoid the hassle of traveling? If you live within 100 miles (GPS routing) of 27519 then just add this service and I will travel to you! Note: Must be legal and safe to shoot at your property.

At Home Course Within 200 miles

$525/pp

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Additional Range Time

$40

If you need more shooting attempts than the 1 hour the class allows for, I can stay with you for another hour to help ensure you get on target and pass.

Additional Ammo

$20 per 30rd

If you fail to pass the shooting exam using the 30 rounds of .22LR ammo provided to you as part of your course fee then you can purchase an additional 30 rounds as needed.

AR Receiver Anodizing

$100

If you have a raw home built AR receiver (upper or lower) that needs to be anodized and dyed Black like a factory AR we can do that! Type III Hard coating is only available in Black. Type II can be done in other colors for additional $. Receiver must be completely disassembled and clean or additional fees will be applied.

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