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Firearms instructors in Virginia
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursmedian of 39 classes; the same as the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $125median of 32 classes; the same as the national $125
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Firearms instructors in Virginia
Showing 1–100 of 133 firearms instructors in Virginia.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 2A Training Center | Not listed | Not listed |
| 2AKLS Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| 2nd Amend Training | Bring A Friend (Max CCW - up to 46 states total)960 minDefensive Pistol FundamentalsDMV Essentials (DC, MD, VA & Utah - up to 40 states total)960 min 13 more coursesIllinois Permit RenewalMaryland Wear & Carry RenewalNew Jersey Permit RenewalBasic CCW (VA, UT, FL & PA - up to 37 total states)Home Defense FundamentalsWomen's Basic Pistol / Concealed Carry CourseMax CCW (DC, MD, VA, NY, UT, FL, IL, NJ & PA - up to 46 states total)960 minAdvanced Concealed Carry Fundamentals (VA, FL, PA & NJ - up to 35 States Total)NRA Basic Pistol - Instructor Course960 minDC Concealed Carry RenewalNRA CCW - Instructor CourseMaryland Wear & Carry + (VA, UT, FL & PA - up to 38 total states)960 minArmed Forces CCW Course (DC + MD, VA, FL, NJ, IL & PA - up to 42 states total) | $264.99Advanced Concealed Carry Fundamentals (VA, FL, PA & NJ - up to 35 States Total) · In person |
| 6.10 Tactical Solutions, LLC Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Amestratus | SAFE (Situational Awareness For Everyone)480 minCHAOS (Concealed-Handgun, Home-Defense, Applied Outcomes-Based Scenario Training)480 min | Not listed |
| Appalachian Tactical Outfitters Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Archistrategos Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bear Arms Academy | 2 Day MD HQL–Wear & Carry Course/VA CCW960 minRifle Training240 minVirginia Carry Conceal Weapons Permit | $79Rifle Training · In person |
| Bear Arms Training Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bear Swamp Also: shooting range, gunsmith | CCW | $95CCW · In person |
| Black Target Firearms Training and Supply Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Line Tactical LLC | Maryland Wear and Carry960 min | $250Maryland Wear and Carry · Business Professionals · Churchgoers · Concerned Citizens · Parents · Teachers · anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe · In person |
| Bob’s Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bryansteens Gun & Archery Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bull Island Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bull Run Public Shooting Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bullets & Beans Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| C-Bar Defense Training, LLC | Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Lvl 2360 min | Not listed |
| C-BAR Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Capital Defense Instruction LLC | One-to-One Personalized Shooting Lessons60 minConcealed Carry Course for a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit and Utah Concealed Firearm Permit240 minNew Gun Owner's Safety Seminar120 min 1 more courseConcealed Carry Course for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit240 min | $125One-to-One Personalized Shooting Lessons · New to experienced shooters seeking personalized instruction · In person |
| Central Virginia Sporting Clays Also: shooting range | Introductory sporting clays lesson | $120Introductory sporting clays lesson · Experienced shooters working on a specific target · First-time shooters · In person |
| Clark Brothers Gun Shop Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cobalt Firearm Instruction Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Concealed Coalition Braddock Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| DefenseNow LLC | Basics of Rifle Shooting & Range Safety120 minBasics of Pistol ShootingVirginia Concealed Handgun and Safety Course180 min 3 more coursesBasics of Shotgun Shooting & Range Safety120 minBasic Shotgun Shooting CourseBasics of Pistol Shooting & Range Safety120 min | Not listed |
| Defensive Tactics of Virginia, Inc. Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| DJr Empowerment Group, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| EmpowerU, LLC | NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course | Not listed |
| F C Davis Firearms & Security Training Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| FARAGE PRECISION Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fidelis Firearms Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fidelis Integrated Solutions, Inc. | PISTOL III: Advanced Pistol Operator480 minPISTOL II: Intermediate Pistol Operator480 minEveryday Carry Pistol480 min 7 more coursesCarbine II: Intermediate Carbine Operator480 minPISTOL I: Basic Pistol Operator360 minIntro to Handgun150 minCarbine III: Advanced Carbine Operator480 minCarbine I: Basic Carbine Operator480 minIntro to Carbine240 minConcealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals270 min | $125Intro to Handgun · Those that have little to no experience with handguns · In person |
| Finesse Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearms Training with Paul LLC | Training for Virginia Certification to Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW) | Not listed |
| First Defense Security & Investigations | Not listed | Not listed |
| Five Crow Martial Art | Basic Pistol Class Part 1240 minBasic Pistol Class Part 2240 min | $65Basic Pistol Class Part 1 · All students; beginner friendly · In person |
| Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays Also: shooting range, ammo retailer | Learn To Shoot45 min | $60Learn To Shoot · Beginners with no experience handling shotguns or firearms · In person |
| Forward Safety Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fox Ridge Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Freedom 1 Security | Refresher Pistol Course180 minBasic Pistol Course480 minConcealed Carry Course600 min | $160Basic Pistol Course · Novice shooters and those looking to refresh their firearm skills · In person |
| Freedom Forge Armory LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop, gun manufacturer | Mortar Gunnery ClinicIntegrated Indirect Fire Operations CourseForward Observation Course 4 more coursesFire Direction Control CourseBasic Indirect Fire and Gunnery CourseRange Safety Officer - Crew Served and Indirect Fire SystemsUXO Awareness for the First Responder | Not listed |
| Freedom Outdoors Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Freedom Services and Training Also: shooting range, gun shop | Virginia Concealed Carry Certification | Not listed |
| Fulcrum Concepts, LLC Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Genesis Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Goldbelt Security, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Green Top Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| GroundUp Training Services Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hall Precision and Gunsmithing Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| HASE Defense and Training Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Herndon Arms Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hill City Prepping Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| HPi Certified Training Academy, Inc. | Situational AwarenessVirginia & Utah Non-Resident Concealed Carry Class210 minWomen's Self Defense Workshop 8 more coursesBeginner Handgun CourseANCHOR Crisis Intervention Training2,400 minNRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course360 minIntermediate Handgun CourseSelf Defense TrainingVirginia Concealed Carry / Gun Safety ClassPrivate Firearms InstructionVirginia DCJS Classes | $79.95Virginia Concealed Carry / Gun Safety Class · Minors 12 and over for gun safety/hunting purposes · Virginia residents 21 or older applying for a permit · In person |
| Hunters Heaven Also: gun shop | USCCA Handgun Safety Course120 min | Not listed |
| Infinite Intelligence Security LLC | Concealed Weapon Class480 min | $200Concealed Weapon Class · Legal residents age 21 or older · In person |
| International Police Supply Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Iron Sights Academy | Firearm Essentials & VA CCWUSCCA Instructor Course | Not listed |
| Keller Industries Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Kettlefoot Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Kinetic Defensive Services | Not listed | Not listed |
| King Ordnance Industries, LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Principles of Concealed Carry240 min | $65Principles of Concealed Carry · Class participants · In person |
| Kinger's Gun Cleaners Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Knight and Pawn Also: gun shop | Concealed Carry Class150 min | $50Concealed Carry Class · Anyone applying for a concealed handgun permit · In person |
| Lead Faucet Tactical | Carbine CourseCQB Marksmanship CourseCQB Instructor Course 5 more coursesUrban Gunfighter CourseShotgun CoursePistol Day or Night CourseAccelerated Carbine & Pistol Course4,320 minRed Dot Pistol Course | Not listed |
| Legacy Firearms Training Also: gunsmith | Ladies Only 1st Shots Work Shop240 minHandgun Cleaning105 minYouth Handgun Safety Class (12 and up)120 min 3 more coursesIntermediate Handgun Carry Permit Class120 minSafety & Maintenance PackageBeginners CHP Class (Concealed Permit) | $65Handgun Cleaning · In person |
| Liberty Mountain Gun Club Also: shooting range | General Firearms Safety120 minPractical Application 101120 min | Not listed |
| Live Fire Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Live Fire Instruction Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock N Load Tactical LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lynchburg Arms & Indoor Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| M&M Firearms Training Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Middlesex Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Monthly AR-style rifle and Glock-style pistol build class | Not listed |
| New American Arms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Defensive Handgun Course240 minU.S. LawShield SeminarsIntermediate Defensive Handgun Course 3 more coursesIntroduction to the AR-15 platform of firearmsReloading 101Defensive Handgun Range Training | $59Introduction to the AR-15 platform of firearms · In person |
| North Fork Sportsmans Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| NORTH RIVER OUTDOORS | Not listed | Not listed |
| NOVA Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | WEAPONS FUNDAMENTALS (PISTOL)240 min1-ON-1 RANGE TIME WITH AN INSTRUCTOR (Basic Marksmanship, Pistol/Rifle)60 minVA CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON (CCW) CLASS240 min | $99VA CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON (CCW) CLASS · In person |
| O'Gara Training and Services Also: shooting range | Special Tactics TrainingExplosives TrainingActive Shooter Response Training (ASRT) 10 more coursesLeadership TrainingCrisis ManagementPersonal Safety and SecurityStudy Abroad Safety (SAS)Driving (Accident Avoidance)Environmental Security AwarenessAdvanced EOD TrainingHostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)Off-Road & Unimproved Courses OTF-MIED Training Aids | Not listed |
| Old Forge Sporting Clays Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Paladin Tactical Group LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Paramount Tactical Solutions Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pathfinders Outdoor Adventures, LLC | NRA Range Safety Officer Course480 minNRA Personal Protection in the Home Class (PPITH)480 minPathfinder Basic Pistol Safety Class (Concealed Carry)300 min 4 more coursesNRA Instructor CourseNRA Personal Protection Outside the Home ClassBasic Pathfinders AR-15 Class300 minNRA Basic Pistol Class480 min | $75Pathfinder Basic Pistol Safety Class (Concealed Carry) · Concealed carry permit applicants · Handgun safety refresher students · In person |
| Patriot Gun Supply LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Piece Be With You | Not listed | Not listed |
| Precision Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| R2 Gunworks Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| RangeBuddy Firearms Training | NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course - Instructor Led Only360 minVirginia Conceal Handgun240 minNRA Basic CCW960 min 6 more coursesNew Shooter Seminar60 minHandgun Skill Improvement60 minMaryland HQL240 minNRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course360 minMaryland Wear and Carry Permit Renewal Course480 minMD Wear & Carry Course Part 1 & II960 min | $25New Shooter Seminar · New gun owners and shooters · Online |
| Red and Black Enterprises, LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Professional Firearms Training (USCCA) | $50Professional Firearms Training (USCCA) · In person |
| Rekkr Tactical Concepts | Not listed | Not listed |
| REKKR Tactical Concepts, LLC | Basic Handgun Safety Course360 minVirginia Concealed Carry Course360 min | Not listed |
| REVOLUTIONARY ARMS Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Roanoke Prime Pistol Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Roanoke Range & Training Also: shooting range | Private Investigator Entry Level Class (02E)3,600 minHandgun Entry Level (07E) | $55Handgun Entry Level (07E) · In person |
| Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| SafeSide Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| SafeSide Tactical Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Scopos Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Scorpion Defense Training Group | 09E –Advance HandgunConcierge Range Instruction60 min | $100Concierge Range Instruction · All levels of experience and proficiency · In person |
| Sharpshooters Group Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Silver Eagle Group Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Core Pistol Development420 minIntroduction to Steel Shoot & Competition120 minLow Light Defensive Pistol480 min 17 more coursesIntroduction to Shotgun240 minLevel 4 Defensive Carbine480 minYouth Introduction to Firearms150 minIntroduction to Carbine240 minConcealed Carry Live480 minIntroduction to Handguns210 minLevel 2 Defensive Pistol480 minCore Shotgun Development240 minLevel 4 Defensive Pistol480 minConcealed Carry Essentials480 minDefensive Shotgun360 minLevel 2 Defensive Carbine480 minDynamic Entry & Room Clearing480 minLevel 3 Defensive Pistol480 minLevel 1 Defensive Carbine480 minLevel 1 Defensive Pistol480 minLevel 3 Defensive Carbine480 min | $70Introduction to Steel Shoot & Competition · Ages 21 and up · Beginners only · In person |
| SIRIUS Dignitary Security Service, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Virginia
In Virginia, training providers list a median beginner class price of $125 (32 classes), the same as the national $125. Their median length is 4 hours, the same as the national 4 hours.
| Virginia | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $12532 classes | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 4 hours39 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $11320 classes | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $10031 classes | $1251,051 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Virginia firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 133 firearms instructors in Virginia, 2.6% of the national total and the 12th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Hampton has the most (2).
- firearms instructors listed
- 133
- of the national total
- 2.6%
- of 50 states by count
- 12th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.