Carolina Concealment & Defense

Charlie Mayo has a knack for teaching. He is very informative and really has a heart for making sure people are trained to defend themselves in a safe and responsible manner. I went in thinking I was going to be lectured and pushed out the door when it was finished, but he made the class funny with his jokes and fun with his mannerisms while giving examples of things while keeping the balance of how serious this class should be taken. He even let us stay after to ask questions and just talk about our lives. He is an excellent teacher and kind-hearted human being. His wife is the same way and gave moral support to a nervous classmate. She was the cherry on top of making this class feel more like a family.

An added bonus is that the classroom doubles as a store that has everything you need, from storage options down to cleaning tools. The course also comes complimentary with free mints, too. :)

Charlie is a fantastic instructor!! He made the class fun and enjoyable while being informative and thorough. His wife Tina is also amazing! I was nervous being that I have never shot a gun and she made me feel comfortable and confident! I really could not have asked for a better experience and left feeling a sense of comfort knowing I could protect myself if needed. You cannot put a price on peace of mind when it comes to my life or the lives of the ones I love which was provided to me today.
I highly recommend Carolina Concealment & Defense!!

Great facility, instructor is sharp and very knowledgeable.

Extremely well organized and professional instruction. The class was taught in such a manner that was both highly interesting and informative. Mr. Mayo was able to bring out student interaction on the importance of gun safety and laws. I would highly recommend this class to anyone required to complete this gun safety course. An absolutely rewarding experience!

Charlie Mayo was a fantastic instructor, both in the classroom and on the range. I took the concealed carry class 15 years ago, and Charlie was so much more informative and had a wonderful way of getting the points and the seriousness of these matters across, and at the same time made it very enjoyable. I would recommend anyone take his class!

Charles is a great instructor and cares about his trainees. He is very in-depth and gives you all the information you need. It’s a good class and he keeps you engaged. I highly recommend!

Honestly put off taking this class because I didn’t want to have a long boring Saturday. Pleasantly surprised, I really enjoyed it. Instructor was very knowledgeable, experienced, and prepared. Pace and organization of class excellent. Learned a lot more than expected. Very clean facility. Would definitely recommend to others!

I took Charlie’s class a number of years ago and it was a great experience. He made me feel comfortable and an empowered gun owner. I recently met with him to help me choose a gun that I would be comfortable with. He knew exactly what I was looking for and chose the perfect gun for me. He will definitely be my go to for all my class and weapon needs!

This team is super awesome!!!! They made a difficult and scary day for me into a positive and calming one. I highly recommend this company for handgun preparedness. They are extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and engaging!! You will NOT regret the experience. I promise you!!!!

Had the Concealed Carry class with Charlie Mayo October 30,2021. Mr. Mayo covered a lot of information reiterating safety from start to finish! Class was very informative but was not boring Mr. Mayo kept the presentation on track but involved the students with questions and welcomed their questions as well. The day was long but I walked away with more information about my firearm and the use of it as well. Great day!

My wife and I took the class yesterday and it was more than expected by either of us. The class was extremely informative, thoroughly entertaining with videos and personal stories and the range experience was truly enlightening. We highly recommend the class to anyone and the Mayo's are more than accommodating to assure you will have a professional experience.

Charlie did a fantastic job of teaching a wide subject matter variety (CCH safety protocol, laws/regulations, firearm maintenance, etc.) in an engaging and interesting way. I couldn't recommend his class enough!

First and foremost, wow! is all I have to say. I was not just looking for a CCH class. When I did my research I was looking for an experience for not just me but my son and I. Whether you’re a first time concealed carry permitee, renewing or coming into the state of North Carolina I highly recommend Carolina concealment and defense. The classes here are smaller but that is by design. I am confident that they do not do this for the money. They do this to share the knowledge, safety and what you really need to know in the state of North Carolina. Could they have a class of 20 to 25 people like you’ll see most classes in Eastern North Carolina…..yes. But, it’s an experience among friends atmosphere which made it that much better!

Do your research, listen to ratings and what people have to say. Although my son and I drove an hour it was worth the drive. The experience we had would not have been had anywhere else. Charlie and Tina are salt of the earth type of folks. They are the kind of people that you will add to your Christmas card list. Not only that, they know their stuff. I’ve been around guns since I was in my early 20s even through the Marine Corps. However, I actually learned a little more about certain things. All I can say it was a fantastic.

Highly recommend Carolina Concealment and Defense! Charlie is very informative, but yet keeps it interesting, and entertaining. He also has a little help from his wife Tina, who is sweet and very welcoming! Thank you Carolina Concealment and Defense!

If you are interested in getting top rated training and instruction then Carolina Concealment & Defense is the place for you. The information you learn here is life changing. Great location, good classroom participation and teaching that is informative, and easy to digest.

This class is extremely informative, and Mr. Mayo is very knowledgeable about the laws …. Which made me feel great and safe about taking his class… it’s a one stop shop for all your needs… no need to look no more you should sign up with him today!!!

Charlie is so knowledgeable and provides practical information and teaching and Includes range experience. His cute helper Tina assists, and provides awesome purse convealments!

Great class, great instructors. I was well educated on concealed carry yet very entertained. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn and get certified in conceal carry.

Instructor is very friendly and knowledgeable and has passion for teaching you what you need to know as a ccw holder. If are looking to become certified I highly recommend you come here

I really enjoyed taking the class. I also liked the smaller size of the class. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this class to anyone.