A Great opportunity to learn how to properly handle, load, Aim & fire a pistol, safely, led by certified instructors.

Two Part Course:
Fri, Nov 15: Classroom, 7pm-9pm, Sterling
Sun, Nov 17: Range time, 830a-1130a, Catlett, Va
***FULL CLASS**
You can still register for wait list and future sessions

Course Description

Brothers, if you have been wanting to start your journey on safe, effective firearm skills, this is an ideal opportunity. As men we are called upon to defend ourselves and our families, and having knowledge of legal means for self-defense options is important to possess.

This is a beginner-friendly class designed to take you from zero experience to a foundation of confidence and familiarity with firearms, in this case pistols specifically. You’ll learn the core concepts of firearm safety, how to properly handle a pistol, load and unload it, and take your first shots on target. The goal is to make you comfortable around firearms, and we take a step-by-step approach to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Each student will receive a certificate for NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (a $60 value) and will have a chance to qualify for the live fire portion. This training is being provided by RNA Training Group, a certified firearms training company.

There are no prerequisites.

What to Expect

This course is designed for beginners, so be ready to learn. By the end, you’ll walk away with a solid understanding of how to safely handle and operate a pistol including load/unload/shoot all on your own. If you would like to take the next steps in your training journey, RNA Training Group can provide additional training to support you. Everything will be provided, you just need to show up ready to learn, and if you have your own pistol you are welcome to bring it unloaded.

Class Format

1. Classroom Session (Fri, Nov 15, 7pm-9pm, Sterling, VA): To reduce the sensory overload that typically happens from a live range, we start in a quiet, controlled environment. Here, we’ll cover the fundamentals of safety, handling, and loading/unloading techniques, with no live fire. This session allows you to build confidence and get hands-on experience in a calm, focused setting. This is a mix of instructor led and hands-on workshop content.

2. Range Session (Sun, Nov 17, 830a-1130a, Catlett, VA): Next we will visit the range. At the range, you’ll experience firing live rounds under instructors guidance. This session reinforces what you’ve learned and allows you to experience live fire with the confidence you’ve built from our first session. You can expect less than 50 rounds of live fire including a basic qualification. Sun, Nov 17, 830a-1130a, Catlett, VA

COST

$130 tuition, includes instruction, classroom and all range fees.
You are welcome to bring your own pistol/ammunition for the class.
If you don’t have one, no problem, you can rent pistol and get ammo for $50, or if you have pistol but no ammo we can provide ammo for $25.
Included in the course fee, you will be able to get the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting certificate, which is a $60 course itself.

Eligibility

-US Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR regulations)
-Must not have any Felonies or non-traffic related Misdemeanors
-Must not currently be under protective orders
-Must not be listed on ‘Do Not Sell Firearms’ list (if you are on it, you will know)
-No past convictions of any domestic related incidents
-No inpatient mental health admissions in last 12 months