What they offer
- Format
- In person, mobile and online
- Also teaches in
- Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, Hurricane, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Southern West Virginia, Southern West Virginia; other areas may incur travel fees. and Teays Valley
Prices
As published by the business.
- Virtual One-on-One Firearms Coaching $85 per 60-minute live virtual session
- WV Concealed Carry course $99 per student · 4-hour in-person or hybrid course with live-fire qualification; same-day certificate.
- Natural Defensive Shooting Academy (per session) $100 per 2-hour individual session · 3-session package $275 when paid upfront; private or small-group (2–4 students).
- Church/business team training $3,000 starting price per training service · Half-day or full-day sessions; group size 6–20; travel fees may apply outside southern WV. Half-day or full-day sessions; travel fees may apply outside southern West Virginia.
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Invasion Defensive HandgunOne-day course preparing for home intrusion scenarios: rapid firearm recovery from storage, loading under pressure, and engaging threats from or near cover.Who it’s for: All skill levels | Format: In person | Length: 5 hr | Official page for Home Invasion Defensive Handgun, BL Outfitters | |
| Church/Business Team TrainingCustomized training for church security teams, medical practices, jewelry stores, and small businesses covering human performance under stress, lawful use of force, de-escalation, team coordination…Who it’s for: Church security teams; Jewelry stores; Medical practices; Small businessesIncluded and extra costs: Printed takeaway materials; Simulated fire (preferred) or live fire when a range is available; Video analysis | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | $3,000 | Official page for Church/Business Team Training, BL Outfitters |
| Women's Only Handgun BasicsWomen's basic pistol course inspired by the USCCA Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals program: 2 hours of interactive instruction plus 1 hour of hands-on shooting.Who it’s for: Women onlyIncluded and extra costs: Ammo and rental firearms provided if needed | Format: In person | Length: 3 hr | Official page for Women's Only Handgun Basics, BL Outfitters | |
| Virtual/On line/ Hybrid WV Concealed Carry Permit CourseEmpowerCarry Multi-State CCW Hybrid Certification: 3–4 hour live Google Meet webinar plus a 1–2 hour in-person range day (20 rounds, 11 hits at 7 yards) at Putnam County Gun Club to meet West…Who it’s for: Residents and non-residents aged 18+ (Provisional CCW) or 21+ (Regular CCW)Provider’s credential claim: Provider states the course meets West Virginia's concealed handgun license (CHL) requirements; earn your CHL certificate. (credential source captured October 22, 2026) | Format: Hybrid | Official page for Virtual/On line/ Hybrid WV Concealed Carry Permit Course, BL Outfitters | ||
| Natural Defensive Shooting AcademyProgressive three-session program of personalized, two-hour private or small-group (2–4 students) training building instinctive, threat-focused shooting techniques: unsighted point shooting… | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Natural Defensive Shooting Academy, BL Outfitters | |
| Virtual One-on-One Firearms CoachingLive 60-minute one-on-one virtual coaching: targeted dry-fire drills (draw, grip, trigger control, reloads, malfunction clears) with real-time video feedback, plus a frame-by-frame use-of-force… | Format: Online | Length: 1 hr | Official page for Virtual One-on-One Firearms Coaching, BL Outfitters | |
| Attorney Case Review & ReportCertified Force Science Analyst use-of-force case reviews, reports, affidavits, deposition preparation, and trial testimony for civil rights, excessive force, officer-involved shooting, and armed… | Format: In person | Length: 1 hr | Official page for Attorney Case Review & Report, BL Outfitters | |
| Pistol Red Dot Dry Fire Workshop2-hour indoor dry fire workshop building confidence and proficiency with red dot sights on your pistol: sight acquisition, target transitions, draw strokes, and at-home drills.Who it’s for: Beginners with RDS; Concealed carry permit holders | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Pistol Red Dot Dry Fire Workshop, BL Outfitters | |
| WV Church Security: Schedule Your FREE Threat Assessment (Phone Consultation)Free Church Security Threat Assessment & Vulnerability Evaluation (a $500 professional service) for West Virginia houses of worship: 60-minute phone consultation to schedule an on-site walkthrough…Who it’s for: West Virginia houses of worship | Format: In person | Official page for WV Church Security: Schedule Your FREE Threat Assessment (Phone Consultation), BL Outfitters | ||
| Individual Defensive Handgun CourseOne-day course enhancing concealed carry skills: efficient holster draws, precise presentations, reloads under pressure, and lateral movement to evade threats.Who it’s for: All skill levels | Format: In person | Length: 5 hr | Official page for Individual Defensive Handgun Course, BL Outfitters | |
| Julia's Zumba Class Women's Safety EventWomen's safety event: learn to recognize and avoid threats, choose the right self-defense tool, and leave with a simple personal protection plan developed by self-defense experts.Who it’s for: Women | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Julia's Zumba Class Women's Safety Event, BL Outfitters | |
| Confidently Carry Multi State Concealed Carry CourseMulti-state concealed carry course developing effective carry techniques, with small class sizes and a safe, controlled environment. | Format: In person | Length: 6 hr | Official page for Confidently Carry Multi State Concealed Carry Course, BL Outfitters |
Show 3 more courses
| Class | Format | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| New! West Virginia Handgun Safety & Responsible Ownership CourseLive virtual 3.5-hour course (no live fire or range time) covering safe handling, storage, WV self-defense laws, and avoidance-first mindset, drawn from the USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense…Who it’s for: Individuals completing court-ordered, probation, or attorney-recommended firearms safety training; New handgun owners; Parents and grandparents of young adults (18–20) | Format: Online | Length: 3 hr 30 min | Official page for New! West Virginia Handgun Safety & Responsible Ownership Course, BL Outfitters |
| Gun Care Essentials: Maintenance Mastery WorkshopHands-on 2-hour workshop covering safe disassembly, thorough cleaning, proper lubrication, and reassembly of your personal handgun or rifle. | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Gun Care Essentials: Maintenance Mastery Workshop, BL Outfitters |
| Core HandgunA three-hour Bridge Session for a small group focused on defensive handgun manipulation, holster draw, and immediate-action fixes for firearm malfunctions.Who it’s for: Group of 3 students | Length: 3 hr | Official page for Core Handgun, BL Outfitters |
Near St Albans
The nearest firearms instructors USA Arms lists, by distance.
- Valley OutdoorsHurricane, WV · 5.9 mi
- Putnam County Gun ClubEleanor, WV · 10.8 mi
- Sloan ManufacturingCharleston, WV · 16.3 mi
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