ATR Firearms Training

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8

Upcoming Classes

North Carolina

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ATR Training in North Carolina stands out by bringing nationally recognized, expert-level instruction directly to the Hickory area. Their instructors travel to train with elite names like Rangemaster, Massad Ayoob Group, and Gunsite Academy, then distill that knowledge into effective and affordable courses. They offer comprehensive personal protection training, from beginner handgun and concealed carry to advanced defensive shotgun and carbine. With a down-to-earth yet highly professional team holding a deep bench of certifications, ATR provides a local resource for serious, vetted firearms education. They train hard so you can train smart.

Courses

9 courses

AtR 15a: BASICS WORKSHOP

A half-day workshop covering fundamental AR-15 rifle operation, handling, and marksmanship skills. This introductory course is designed for new or ine...

Beginner $99
Rifle
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AtR-15. Full day.

A full-day workshop covering AR-15 basics and rifleman skills. The course includes both fundamental instruction and advanced rifleman techniques for d...

Beg. to Adv. $149
Rifle
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AtR-15b. RIFLEMAN WORKSHOP.

This workshop focuses on developing rifleman skills with the AR-15 platform, covering essential techniques for effective rifle operation and marksmans...

Intermediate $99
Rifle
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Defensive Shotgun Basics

This course covers fundamental defensive shotgun skills including safe handling, marksmanship, and defensive shooting techniques. Students will learn ...

Beginner $99
Shotgun
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NC Concealed Carry

This course provides the training required to obtain a North Carolina concealed carry handgun permit. Students will learn the legal requirements, safe...

Beginner $75
Concealed Carry Pistol
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NC Concealed Carry Handgun

This course provides the training required to obtain a North Carolina concealed carry handgun permit. Students will learn firearm safety, legal consid...

Beginner $75
Concealed Carry Pistol
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P1: Pistol Basics Workshop

A half-day workshop covering fundamental defensive pistol skills for personal protection. Students will learn essential techniques for defensive handg...

Beginner $99
Pistol
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P3 Practical Protection Pistol

A pistol course focused on practical protection skills, likely covering defensive shooting techniques, situational awareness, and defensive tactics wi...

Intermediate $149
Pistol
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Protection Shotgun 2: Combative

This intermediate shotgun course builds upon foundational skills, focusing on combative shotgun techniques for defensive scenarios. Students will deve...

Intermediate $149
Shotgun
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Upcoming Schedule

8 dates

Sep 26, 2026

NC Concealed Carry Handgun

Bakersville, NC

$75

Sep 26, 2026

P3 Practical Protection Pistol

Conover, NC

$149

Oct 10, 2026

NC Concealed Carry

Conover, NC

$75

Oct 17, 2026

AtR 15a: BASICS WORKSHOP

Conover, NC

$99

Oct 17, 2026

AtR-15. Full day.

Conover, NC

$149

Oct 17, 2026

AtR-15b. RIFLEMAN WORKSHOP.

Conover, NC

$99

Nov 14, 2026

Protection Shotgun 2: Combative

Conover, NC

$149

Nov 21, 2026

NC Concealed Carry

Conover, NC

$75

Instructors

1 instructor

Keith's Resume

NRA Endowment Life Member.  Defender of Freedom Award 2016. 2nd Amendment Foundation. Life member Well over 1000 hours of formal firearms training and use of force training. Well over 400 hours of firearms instructor development training. Instructor Certifications: Rangemaster Certified Professional Pistolcraft Instructor Rangemaster Certified Advanced Defensive Shotgun Instructor Rangemaster Certified Master Firearms Instructor Rangemaster Certified Defensive Shotgun Instructor Rangemaster Certified Protective Pistol Instructor Active Shooter Instructor.  Certified Ed Monk, Last Resort Training NRA Certified Advanced Pistol Instructor Deadly Force Instructor:  Massad Ayoob Group certified. Deliberate Coaching: The Complete Combatant. Red-Dot Pistol Instructor: Modern Samurai Project. Scott Jedlinski. North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor Law of Self Defense Instructor - certified LOSD/Andrew Branca Instructor:  NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor:  NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor:  NRA Basic Pistol Instructor:  NRA Refuse to be a Victim NRA Certified Range Safety Officer Courses and Training Activities: 2025: Rangemaster Instructor Reunion.  2 Days.  Tom Givens. 2025: Deliberate Coaching.  3 days.  The Complete Combatant. 2025: Understanding the Terrain: An Overview of Brain-Based Tactical Training Design (2 Day).  Building Shooters.  Dustin Salomon. 2025: Elevated Shotgun.  1/2 day.  Zach Cox. 2025: Rifleman 1.  Valor Ridge.  2 days. 2025: Active Shooter Instructor.  Last Resort. Ed Monk. 2 days. 2025: Rangemaster Tactical Conference.  3 days. 2025: Urban Rifle.  Thunder Ranch.  2 days. 2024: 3-day Rifleman: Home Defense.  Valor Ridge. 2024: The Quest:  3 days Advanced Handgun. S. Jedlinski, B. Hill, AJ Zito. 2024: Rangemaster Advanced Defensive Shotgun Instructor. 2 days. 2024: 360 Pistol.   360 Performance.  2 days. 2024: Applied Defensive Handgun Skills.  John Holscen.  2 days. 2023:

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