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Excellent course! Highly recommend taking your concealed carry certification class with Captain Fuller and New Bern Firearms Academy
Scot Cafferty
2026-04-13
Took the 8 hour conceal carry safety course, required per NC state law. Instructor was very patient, knowledgeable, thorough, and hands on. Even helped me improve my grip. He explained the particulars of NC state law when it comes to self defense, what and what not to do. If I decide I want additional training I'll be sure to sign up for further instruction through them.
Joseph Faust
2025-10-19
Awesome class! Instructor was very knowledgeable and personable.
Austin Roper
2026-04-11
Great training great guy learned a lot
Thomas Watkins Jr
2025-06-14
Daren is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I've learned so much from him and will continue to take classes with him.
Monica Jenkins
2026-04-11
Outstanding educational experience. Don't take your concealed carry class from just "an instructor", take it from someone with real world experience. That is what you will find at New Bern Firearms Academy, real world practical experience !!
Joel Mueller
2025-05-04
Good teacher easy to follow and willing to help anyone with anything needed.
Cody Gath
2026-04-11
My wife and I attended the Basic Handgun Class on 8 Feb, 24. We both have experience with firearms and were attended as a refresher to fundamentals.
We loved the course and instruction. Daren is very approachable and we watched him work with a lady who had never handled a firearm before in her life. She passed the exam and admitted she may have found a new hobby. I would recommend this course to anyone that may be apprehensive about taking a beginners type course. Just sign up and you will be pleased.
We plan to attend the follow-on training as soon as we can.
Aaron Holden
2025-02-08
Awesome Basic Handgun class! Learned a lot. Daren is extremely knowledgeable and knows how to present the information in a way that is not intimidating. The shooting range was amazing - best day ever!
Michelle Romano
2026-03-16
I took the concealed carry class and would recommend Daren to anyone! He kept class engaging and was helpful with stances etc one on one on the range. Truly enjoyed the class as a whole.
Taysia AG
2024-10-25
Man Mr Darren is the best, I would recommend this class to anyone.
jywikia smith
2026-03-01
Excellent Concealed Handgun Class! Darren is an engaging, well-qualified, and informative instructor who keeps your attention throughout a nicely paced day of learning. Highest recommendation is given!
Lee Midgett
2023-12-17
Awesome class. Daren was very knowledgeable and a great instructor.
Greg
2026-03-01
Awesome instructor would recommend him to anyone looking to get there concealed carry! The course is pretty thorough. 10/10
Melaniee Visser Gabbitas
2023-07-30
Great experience covered all bases laws and firearm safety. I recommend anyone who has knowledge and don’t have any knowledge about firearms or defense period thanks Mr Fuller.
Jarnel Moore
2026-02-07
Daren made the class very interesting and fun. Had a blast!
Carlie Mitchell
2020-12-06
Fantastic class with great training and interaction with the students. Highly recommend!
Bryan Spencer
2026-02-07
Awesome class, instructor was patient with new shooters. What a great experience
Jim Anderson
2020-07-25
The instructor was pretty knowledgeable, patient and caring. Highly recommended!
Alice Dewes
2026-02-07
just took this class this past weekend. very educational, the instructor was great and very helpful with everything concerning a conceal carry permit. I would highly recommend him to anyone
Chris Haines
2019-02-11
The best firearms class i have ever taken. Darren Fuller is an excellent instructor and combines personal knowledge with his presentation. Outstanding
Douglas Sinclair
2026-01-24
James Day
I took my concealed carry class from New Bern Firearms Academy (aka Daren Fuller) in 2018. Professional and informative instruction for me as an experienced shooter and also for my wife as a novice shooter. Whatever your skill level, you can count on Daren to provide you quality training for your money. Do not hesitate to go to them for all your 2A training needs!
C. Holt
New Bern Firearms Academy did a great job! They are professional, patient, and provide valuable information during the course. Safety is the upmost importance with firearms, and New Bern Firearms Academy makes it top priority. I will be a return customer!
Richard Prescott III
Love taking his classes. I’ve taken my concealed class and have taken and intermediate class also. Very knowledgeable and doesn’t tell you wrong on how to carry. He knows the law and just a great all around person to learn from. He is also great with people that never have used a firearm. Very patient and gives you tips and tricks on how to grip a firearm and to shoot. Will be taking more classes in the future.
Donna Harmatuk
Daren Fuller made this class both educational and fun. Get a group together and make this training a must for the New Year. A necessity in today's world.
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Team New Bern, Keller Williams
Malaniee Visser Gabbitas
Awesome instructor would recommend him to anyone looking to get there concealed carry! The course is pretty thorough. 10/10
Chris Haines
Just took this class this past weekend. very educational, the instructor was great and very helpful with everything concerning a conceal carry permit. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Paul Anderson
Hugh Vernelson
Daren is a great instructor and knows his subject. His teaching is clear and on point. The location was easy to get to and he ran a no nonsense class. Highly recommended!
New Bern Firearms Academy, LLC
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