About Us
NuDay Arms Training LLC conducts the training required for a Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP). For participants who complete all training, both classroom and range, a certificate of completion will be provided for submission to the Sheriff's Office for your Carry Conceal Permit (CCH). We also offer specialized courses you may take to improve your knowledge and skill with firearms. Our classes are very comprehensive: both in developing basic comfort with firearms and understanding the ramifications of carrying and using a firearm. All of our classes are taught by a Certified United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Training Instructor. Using the training method of Total Participant Involvement, the basic courses provide hands-on learning opportunities in the following areas: - Safe firearm handling - Firearm parts and operation - Ammunition and its function - Shooting fundamentals and an opportunity to develop them on the range - Review of various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills.
Your Instructor: AC Johnson
AC Johnson studied Criminal Justice and Political Science at North Carolina State University. He is a certified and licensed North Carolina Basic Pistol Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, and Range Safety Instructor
Training from AC Johnson through NuDay Arms Training LLC allows the students to benefit from his in-depth, 30+ years of experience and involvement in firearms training. Students who are seeking the required skills and experience to obtain their North Carolina Department of Justice Carry Concealed Handgun Training Certification will find their training to be like none other.
AC's approach to training is unique and one-of-a-kind. His focus is on safety, knowledge and education, skills, and personal safety and defense.
Instructor Credentials & HB 193 Compliance Training
Choosing the right instructor is crucial for your safety and legal compliance. At NuDay Arms Training LLC, you train with AC Johnson, a highly experienced and uniquely qualified instructor who can satisfy all the training requirements of North Carolina's new HB 193 (Firearm Law Revisions).
Why Choose AC Johnson for Your HB 193 Requirements?NC House Bill 193 authorizes certain employees and volunteers at nonpublic schools to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds, but it requires two specific, ongoing training components. AC Johnson is certified to provide both of these required training modules, making NuDay Arms Training your comprehensive source for compliance.
- AC Johnson's Professional Background
- AC Johnson brings over 25 years of specialized firearms training and law enforcement experience directly to your classroom.
- NCDOJ Certified Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor Certification (2021 – Present):
- Certified to provide the full 8-hour CCH classroom education (NC Common Law, NC General Statute Law on Use of Deadly Force, and Pistol Safety).
- Certified to conduct the mandatory live-fire Range Qualification.
- Certified NRA Instructor (Pistol, Shotgun, and Range Safety Officer) (2021 – Present):
- Certified to teach the NRA Pistol Safety Education, which meets the mandatory 8-hour annual training requirement for HB 193 authorized personnel.
- NCDOJ Specialized Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor (1993 – 2016):
- Extensive experience training law enforcement officers in firearms, use of deadly force, and safety protocols.
- NCDOJ Certified Law Enforcement General Instructor (1991 – 2016):
- Certified to instruct in a wide range of law enforcement topics.
- Wake County Public Schools Substitute Teacher (1986 – 1990):
- Bringing direct, professional experience and understanding of the school environment to the training discussion.
- In summary: I am uniquely qualified and certified to provide the comprehensive education required for CCH certification and ongoing HB 193 compliance.
Our Mission
To educate and equip each student with the aspects of the North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Law as it applies to the rights of the citizen to carry a concealed handgun and to teach and apply the fundamentals of safety and basic marksmanship fundamentals.
Objectives
- Demonstrate proficiency in safe handling of the handgun to include loading, unloading, storing or securing , and firing the handgun.
- Identify the places that handguns may not be carried even if the individual has a Concealed Carry Handgun permit.
- Identify the major parts of the revolver or semiautomatic pistol.
- Demonstrate proficiency in marksmanship fundamentals.
- Explain the provisions under North Carolina Common and Statutory Law in which the use of deadly physical force would be justifiable.
Requirements to Obtain Carry Concealed Handgun Permit
In order to get a CCH permit, you must be 21 years of age or older, and be a US citizen or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. There are also other requirements, such as a clean background check and mental health check. For a more detailed list, you can click here.
If you find yourself eligible to get your CCH permit, you must begin the process by taking a concealed carry class. Yes, the class is a tad time consuming, and yes, it can be inconvenient, but it's required to get the permit.
Essentially, the course will break down all the do's and don'ts for conceal carrying a pistol, and test your ability to handle and shoot one.
If you find yourself eligible to get your CCH permit, you must begin the process by taking a concealed carry class. Yes, the class is a tad time consuming, and yes, it can be inconvenient, but it's required to get the permit.
Essentially, the course will break down all the do's and don'ts for conceal carrying a pistol, and test your ability to handle and shoot one.
The North Carolina Department of Justic requires 8 hours of classroom training in order to qualify.Two hours of the 8-hour class must be focused on Legal Issues of NC Law and the use of Deadly Force.
North Carolina allows a citizen to carry a concealed HANDGUN (no other weapons concealed) IF the citizen completes a required training program (8 hrs) in the use of deadly force, carrying a concealed handgun and demonstrates proficiency in the use of a handgun. Issuing Authority: Sheriff of the permittee’s county of residence
Out Of State Permit Issue:North Carolina does not issue permits to non-permanent residents. In order to obtain a permit you must establish permanent residency in North Carolina.
NICS check:Yes, a background check is done through the local Sheriff’s office.
Permit Valid For:5 years from the date of issuance
Requirements:The sheriff shall issue a permit within 90 days after receipt of a complete application to an applicant who:• is a citizen of the U.S. and has been a resident of the State for at least 30 days immediately prior to filing the application;• is at least 21;• does not suffer from a physical or mental infirmity that prevents the safe handling of a handgun;• has successfully completed an approved firearms safety and training course which involves the actual firing of handguns and instruction in the law governing the carrying of a concealed handgun and the use of deadly force;• is not ineligible under federal or state law to possess, receive, or own a firearm;• is not currently or has not been adjudicated or administratively determined to be lacking mental capacity or mentally ill;• has not been discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than honorable;• is or has not been adjudicated guilty or judgment continued or suspended sentence for a violent misdemeanor;• has not had judgment continued for or free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a disqualifying criminal offense;• has not been convicted of an impaired driving offense within three years prior to the date on which the application is submitted.
Required Documents:Application completed under oath on a form provided by the sheriffFull set of fingerprints administered by the sheriffAn original certificate of completion of an approved safety courseA release that authorized and requires disclosure to the sheriff of any records concerning the mental health of capacity of the appliant
Renewal Information:The permit holder shall apply to renew the permit at least 30 days prior to its expiration date by filing a renewal form, a notarized affidavit stating that the permit holder remains qualified, a full set of fingerprints and a $75.00 renewal fee.
Change of Address:The permit holder shall notify the sheriff who issued the permit of any change in the permanent address within 30 days.
Informing Law Enforcement of Carry:The permit holder must carry the permit, together with valid identification, whenever carrying a concealed handgun, and is required to disclose to any law enforcement officer who addresses or approaches the permit holder that he or she is a permit holder and is carrying a concealed handgun.
Automobile carry:You MAY open carry in a motor vehicle. However, localities may regulate the carrying of firearms under certain circumstances.
Places off-limits when carrying:• Any location prohibited by federal law.• A law enforcement of correctional facility.• A building housing only state, federal or government offices.• A financial institution.• Any public or private school building or bus, campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic fields or other property used or owned by an edicational institution.• Any assembly where a fee had been charged for admission or where alcoholic beverages are sold and comsumed.• Any other premises where notice that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited by the posting of a conspicuous notice or statement by the person in legal possession or control of the premises.• It shall be unlawful for any person participating in, affiliatedwith, or present as a spectator at any parade, funeral procession, picket line, or demonstration upon any public place owned or under the control of the state or any of its political subdivisions to willfully or intentionally possess or have immediate access to any firearm.
Alcohol and Drugs:It is unlawful to carry a concealed handgun while consuming alcohol or at any time while the person has remaining in his body any alcohol or in his blood a controlled substance previously consumed. (There is an exception if the controlled substance was lawfully obtained and taken in therapeutically appropriate amounts.)
Deadly Force / Castle Doctrine:North Carolina is a Castle Doctrine state and has a stand-your-ground law.
North Carolina General Statutes §14-51.1
§ 14‑51.1. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.(a) A lawful occupant within a home or other place of residence is justified in using any degree of force that the occupant reasonably believes is necessary, including deadly force, against an intruder to prevent a forcible entry into the home or residence or to terminate the intruder’s unlawful entry (i) if the occupant reasonably apprehends that the intruder may kill or inflict serious bodily harm to the occupant or others in the home or residence, or (ii) if the occupant reasonably believes that the intruder intends to commit a felony in the home or residence.(b) A lawful occupant within a home or other place of residence does not have a duty to retreat from an intruder in the circumstances described in this section.(c) This section is not intended to repeal, expand, or limit any other defense that may exist under the common law. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 673, s. 1.)
Open Carry:Unrestricted under state law except for certain events such as public parades.
Localities with Varying Laws:Contact your local county sheriff. DOMESTIC VIOLENCEDomestic Violence Protective Order can prohibit possessing, purchasing or receiving a firearm. Conviction for domestic violence prohibits possession of firearms and ammunition
North Carolina allows a citizen to carry a concealed HANDGUN (no other weapons concealed) IF the citizen completes a required training program (8 hrs) in the use of deadly force, carrying a concealed handgun and demonstrates proficiency in the use of a handgun. Issuing Authority: Sheriff of the permittee’s county of residence
Out Of State Permit Issue:North Carolina does not issue permits to non-permanent residents. In order to obtain a permit you must establish permanent residency in North Carolina.
NICS check:Yes, a background check is done through the local Sheriff’s office.
Permit Valid For:5 years from the date of issuance
Requirements:The sheriff shall issue a permit within 90 days after receipt of a complete application to an applicant who:• is a citizen of the U.S. and has been a resident of the State for at least 30 days immediately prior to filing the application;• is at least 21;• does not suffer from a physical or mental infirmity that prevents the safe handling of a handgun;• has successfully completed an approved firearms safety and training course which involves the actual firing of handguns and instruction in the law governing the carrying of a concealed handgun and the use of deadly force;• is not ineligible under federal or state law to possess, receive, or own a firearm;• is not currently or has not been adjudicated or administratively determined to be lacking mental capacity or mentally ill;• has not been discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than honorable;• is or has not been adjudicated guilty or judgment continued or suspended sentence for a violent misdemeanor;• has not had judgment continued for or free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a disqualifying criminal offense;• has not been convicted of an impaired driving offense within three years prior to the date on which the application is submitted.
Required Documents:Application completed under oath on a form provided by the sheriffFull set of fingerprints administered by the sheriffAn original certificate of completion of an approved safety courseA release that authorized and requires disclosure to the sheriff of any records concerning the mental health of capacity of the appliant
Renewal Information:The permit holder shall apply to renew the permit at least 30 days prior to its expiration date by filing a renewal form, a notarized affidavit stating that the permit holder remains qualified, a full set of fingerprints and a $75.00 renewal fee.
Change of Address:The permit holder shall notify the sheriff who issued the permit of any change in the permanent address within 30 days.
Informing Law Enforcement of Carry:The permit holder must carry the permit, together with valid identification, whenever carrying a concealed handgun, and is required to disclose to any law enforcement officer who addresses or approaches the permit holder that he or she is a permit holder and is carrying a concealed handgun.
Automobile carry:You MAY open carry in a motor vehicle. However, localities may regulate the carrying of firearms under certain circumstances.
Places off-limits when carrying:• Any location prohibited by federal law.• A law enforcement of correctional facility.• A building housing only state, federal or government offices.• A financial institution.• Any public or private school building or bus, campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic fields or other property used or owned by an edicational institution.• Any assembly where a fee had been charged for admission or where alcoholic beverages are sold and comsumed.• Any other premises where notice that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited by the posting of a conspicuous notice or statement by the person in legal possession or control of the premises.• It shall be unlawful for any person participating in, affiliatedwith, or present as a spectator at any parade, funeral procession, picket line, or demonstration upon any public place owned or under the control of the state or any of its political subdivisions to willfully or intentionally possess or have immediate access to any firearm.
Alcohol and Drugs:It is unlawful to carry a concealed handgun while consuming alcohol or at any time while the person has remaining in his body any alcohol or in his blood a controlled substance previously consumed. (There is an exception if the controlled substance was lawfully obtained and taken in therapeutically appropriate amounts.)
Deadly Force / Castle Doctrine:North Carolina is a Castle Doctrine state and has a stand-your-ground law.
North Carolina General Statutes §14-51.1
§ 14‑51.1. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.(a) A lawful occupant within a home or other place of residence is justified in using any degree of force that the occupant reasonably believes is necessary, including deadly force, against an intruder to prevent a forcible entry into the home or residence or to terminate the intruder’s unlawful entry (i) if the occupant reasonably apprehends that the intruder may kill or inflict serious bodily harm to the occupant or others in the home or residence, or (ii) if the occupant reasonably believes that the intruder intends to commit a felony in the home or residence.(b) A lawful occupant within a home or other place of residence does not have a duty to retreat from an intruder in the circumstances described in this section.(c) This section is not intended to repeal, expand, or limit any other defense that may exist under the common law. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 673, s. 1.)
Open Carry:Unrestricted under state law except for certain events such as public parades.
Localities with Varying Laws:Contact your local county sheriff. DOMESTIC VIOLENCEDomestic Violence Protective Order can prohibit possessing, purchasing or receiving a firearm. Conviction for domestic violence prohibits possession of firearms and ammunition