Martin County Firearms Academy

Martin County Firearms Academy (MCFA) is a woman-owned firearms training company serving Martin County and surrounding areas of eastern North Carolina with professional handgun instruction and personal safety education.

Founded by NRA Certified Instructor Katherine Bell, MCFA specializes in:

• •Concealed Carry Handgun Certification - North Carolina DOJ certified courses for legal concealed carry permits
• •Basic Pistol Training - NRA certified instruction for shooters of all levels
• •Personal Protection Outside the Home - Defensive handgun skills and situational awareness
• •First Shots - Beginner-friendly introductory course ($25) for new shooters
• •Armed Women of America - Specialized training for female shooters through their certified partnership
• •Refuse to Be A Victim - Non-gun self-defense and personal safety education
• •Range Safety Officer Certification - NRA Chief Range Safety Officer training available

MCFA operates from two convenient North Carolina locations: - Williamston: 415 East Blvd Suite 108, Williamston, NC 27892 - Windsor: 409 Granville Street, Windsor, NC 27983

Classes are offered on flexible schedules with availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Individual and group training is available—call 252-789-4923 or 252-217-7367 to schedule. Booking for 2026 is currently open.

Katherine Bell's passion for firearms training stems from personal experience with rising crime in Martin County. After earning her concealed carry permit, she pursued extensive professional training, including courses with a retired Navy SEAL and the Winchester Marksmanship Program. Her certifications include NRA Certified Instructor (Basic Pistol, Personal Protection), NC DOJ Concealed Carry Instructor, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, and Armed Women of America Certified Instructor.

MCFA is a proud member of the Martin County Law Enforcement Association and Martin Chamber of Commerce, partnering with Armed Women of America, Martin Community College, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, NC Telecenter, and US Law Shield.