Firearms Training
Private Lessons -Pistol/Rifle/Shotgun
Format & Duration: Live-Fire, Access to Multiple Ranges.
Cost: Starting at $60 (plus range fees)
Best Suited For: Beginners through experienced shooters.
Description: Lessons are tailored to your skill level and desired shooting goals.
Open Dates: Use the section below to schedule your lesson. Click "BOOK A LESSON", then select a date and time. Answer a few questions and "BOOK"...it's that easy. After submitting, look for a follow-up email (usually within 24 hours) containing confirmation, payment information, and range instructions/directions.
New Shooter / Gun Safety Seminar
Format & Duration: Classroom, 1 hour. This training can also be brought to your location.
Cost: $25
Best Suited For: New Shooters
Description: This seminar exposes new gun owners to the fundamentals of firearm safety. This seminar is a great introduction to the important safety aspects of owning a firearm. This seminar does not involve any shooting but does cover basic firearms and ammunition safety, function, and operation; other topics include: how to safely handle and store a firearm, what to look for when selecting a firearm, how local ranges operate and what to expect when you show up for the first time. This seminar takes about an hour (depending on questions) and is a great introduction for first time shooters or those just getting back into shooting.
Open Classes:
Dec 18, 2024, 7pm, Zoom
Mar 12, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Jun 11, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Sept 24, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
First Steps - Intro to Pistol
Format & Duration: Classroom + Live-Fire, 3 hours.
Cost: $150 (plus you pay your own range fees)
Best Suited For: New Shooters
Description: This course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to semi-auto pistols. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a certificate signed by an NRA Instructor.
Open Classes:
Feb 26, 2025, 10am, Fairfax VA
Jun 18, 2025, 10am, Fairfax VA
Basics of Pistol Shooting
Format & Duration: Blended Learning, 4.5 hours Online & 1-2 hours In-person at the Range.
Cost: $140 (plus you pay your own range fees)
Best Suited For: New Shooters
Description: Introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Students learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. Upon successful completion of the in-person, live-fire session, the student will receive a certificate signed by an NRA Instructor.
Open Classes
Dec 9, 2024, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
Jan 29, 2025, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
Mar 26, 2025, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
May 28, 2025, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
Jun 25, 2025, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
Jul 16, 2025, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
Aug 27, 2025, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
Dec 31, 2025, Multiple Timeslots, Fairfax VA
Concealed Carry & Defensive Marksmanship Course
Format & Duration: Classroom + Live-Fire, 3 hours.
Cost: $130 (plus you pay your own range fees)
Best Suited For: Some experience, own your own firearm.
Description: This course is designed to meet Virginia's requirements for a CCW permit. Topics include Firearm Safety, Firearm Storage, Marksmanship Fundamentals, Drawing from a Holster, Defensive Accuracy, Emergency Reloading, and Clearing Malfunctions.
Open Classes:
Oct 21, 10am, Fairfax VA
Dec 30, 10am, Fairfax VA
Basic Concealed Carry Course (CCW)
Format & Duration: Classroom, Test, Live-Fire, 3-5 hours.
Cost: $145 (plus you pay your own range fees)
Best Suited For: Some experience, own your own firearm.
Description: This course is designed to meet Virginia's requirements for a CCW permit. Topics include Firearm Safety, Defensive Shooting, and Live Fire.
Open Classes:
Nov 25, 2024, 10am, Fairfax VA
Jan 15, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Feb 12, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Apr 2, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
May 14, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Jun 4, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Jul 2, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Aug 13, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Sep 10, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Oct 8, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Nov 12, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Dec 10, 2025, 4pm, Fairfax VA
Handgun Cleaning Class
Format & Duration: Online/Zoom, 1 hour.
Cost: $25
Best Suited For: New Gun Owners
Description: This Zoom session will cover when, where, why, and how to clean your handgun.
Open Classes:
Dec 19, 7pm, Zoom
First Steps - Intro to Rifle
Format & Duration: Classroom/Range, 3 hours.
Cost: $150 (plus you pay your own range fees)
Best Suited For: New Shooters
Description: This course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to rifle shooting. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a certificate signed by an NRA Instructor.
Open Classes:
Dec 2, 2024, 10am, Fairfax VA
Jul 30, 2025, 5pm, Fairfax VA
Learn To Shoot Class (Shotgun)
Format & Duration: Conducted on the range. 1 hour.
Cost: $45
Best Suited For: Those who have never shot shotguns before as well as those who are looking to learn a new shotgun sports game.
Description: This class covers range etiquette/rules, safe handling of a shogun, loading/unloading, stance, and shooting clay targets.
Open Classes:
Oct 12, multiple timeslots, Centreville VA
In-The-Field Advanced Instruction (Bird Hunting with an Instructor)
Format & Duration: In the field, on an actual upland bird hunt. All day.
Cost: $250-$375
Best Suited For: New or Beginner Hunters (must first attend a Shotgun Private Lesson).
Description: Continue mastering the Shotgun with In-The-Field Advanced Instruction. Join a small group and spend a day (in either Virginia or West Virginia) hunting Pheasant, Chukars, and Quail while being coached by an experienced instructor and guided by a seasoned guide dog and handler.
Open Hunts:
Contact us to customize a bird hunt package for the 2024-25 season.