Training Course Descriptions, Schedules, & Cost

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New Shooter Seminar

One-hour New Shooter course that introduces new gun owners and shooters to the basics of firearm safety. This course includes important safety musts of owing or handling a firearm. Please call before registering for this course.

Cost: $25

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course - Instructor Led Only

This course is perfect for all ages. This is a 6+ hour course. This is the basic course needed to take the National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Pistol Instructor Course. Students will learn the following foundations to basic pistol: pistol identification, functionality, ammunition selection, safe firearm storage, and core shooting fundamentals.

Upon completion of the classroom portion of the course, students will then participate in live-fire training exercises. Also, successful completion of this course will qualify each student to receive their Virginia concealed carry permit. Please note that ammunition is not included in this course. Students are welcome to bring their own firearms and ammunition for the live-fire portion.

PRE-REGISTER ON THE NRA WEBSITE FOR THIS PISTOL COURSE BEFORE REGISTERING ON THIS WEBSITE

Location of training:

  • Triangle, Virginia 22172 (Exact Location Provided After Registration)

  • Range Location for the shooting session of the class is: To Be Determined

  • Cost: $125

Virginia Conceal Handgun

4-hour course. If you have the basics down and are ready to consider carrying a defensive handgun, register for this course today. Course topics include self-defense, deadly force and the law. There are additional discussions about survival stress, developing a defensive plan whether in the home or outside the home and the Concealed Carry Lifestyle. This course satisfies the state requirement in order to obtain a Permit to Carry a Concealed Handgun.

Please arrive a few minutes early to check in. Arriving 20 minutes or more after your appointed time, we will have to reschedule. Please call before registering for this course.

Location of training:

  • Triangle, Virginia 22172 (Exact Location Provided After Registration)

Cost: $100

If you plan to legally own, carry, or use a handgun or other firearm.

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MD Wear & Carry Course Part 1 & II

MARYLAND RESIDENTS: This 16-hour (2 - Day) course meets the training requirements to submit application for a Maryland Wear & Carry Permit.  Initial applications for the Maryland Wear and Carry Permit must include proof of successful completion of 16 hours of instruction.

This Maryland Wear & Carry Course includes instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and requires demonstration of gun safety and proficiency during a range live-fire session. 

The live-fire session will be schedule. Ammunition Cost and Range Fees are not Included.  Participants must wear eye and ear protection that can be obtained at the range or purchased. The applicant must shoot 25 rounds from no further than 15 yards with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.  Range session scheduling will be in done in 30-minute sessions following the classroom instruction.

(Maryland electronic fingerprinting is NOT included).

This course will be taught over a 2-day period. Once you register online for Day 1 (Saturday Course), you will automatically be scheduled for Day 2. You DO NOT have to sign up online for Day 2. Please call before registering for this course.

Cost: $200

Location of training:

  • Triangle, Virginia 22172 (Exact Location Provided After Registration)

  • 8198 Terminal Road, Suite 202, Lorton, Va. 22079 (15 Minutes South of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge)

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

This course is perfect for all ages. This is a 6+ hour course. Lessons will cover rifle knowledge and safe gun handling, ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of rifle shooting, demonstration of knowledge through practical application in the classroom and on the range, and selecting and maintaining your rifle.

Upon completion of the classroom portion of the course, students will then participate in live-fire training exercises. Please note that ammunition is not included in this course. Students are welcome to bring their own firearms and ammunition for the live-fire portion at the range. 

Location of training:

  • Triangle, Virginia 22172 (Exact Location Provided After Registration) Please call before registering for this course.

  • Range Location for the shooting session of the class is: To Be Determined

Cost: $150

Maryland HQL

MARYLAND RESIDENTS: Participants must take this course prior to purchasing a handgun. Beginner to Advanced-level course.

Four-hour Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Course extensively covers handgun safety, shooting fundamentals, handgun safety, ammunition, malfunctions, fundamentals of shooting for accuracy, cleaning, escalation of force, relevant Maryland and Federal legal review. This course meets the training requirements to submit application for MD HQL Permit for firearm purchase, including required Live-Fire Portion.

(Maryland electronic fingerprinting NOT included).

This schedule option will be provided during classroom portion to find ideal time for 30-minute session following the classroom instruction.

*Ammunition Cost and Range Fees not Included.

Required eye and ear protection must be rented at the range or purchased.

Cost: $100

Location of training:

  • Triangle, Virginia 22172 (Exact Location Provided After Registration). Please call before registering for this course.

  • 8198 Terminal Road, Suite 202, Lorton, Va. 22079 (15 Minutes South of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge)

Handgun Skill Improvement

One- hour Individualized shooting Instruction designed to improve your accuracy with your firearm.

To participate you must be able to demonstrate the basic skills learned in our Introduction to Firearm & Range Safety Course.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

  • All Participants must have government issued photo ID. (Passport or Driver's License).

Location of training:

  • To Be Determined

  • Range Location can also be at the student’s suggestion). Please call before registering for this course.

Cost: $75