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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
Firearms instructors in Virginia
Showing 101–133 of 133 firearms instructors in Virginia.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| Sodan Armament Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Son of a Gun | Not listed |
| Southern Gun & Pawn LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Sterling Custom LLC Also: gunsmith | Basic RifleLEOSA CertificationBasic Pistol |
| Stonewall Arms Inc Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Strategic Training Academy Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Strong Arms Gun Club Also: shooting range | Foundations: Introduction to Handgun Training480 minMENS SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS120 minHANDGUN FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM960 min 2 more coursesFoundations: Fundamentals of a Handgun Practical Application180 minCERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP: CCHDF (VA BEACH)1,440 min |
| Suffolk Pawn and Gun Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Summit Springs Shooting Sports, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Superior Pawn & Gun Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Superior Pawn & Gun Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| Swift Precision Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| T.A.C. Solutions | Not listed |
| Tactical 21 | Custom Firearm Fitting120 minVA + Utah Concealed Carry210 minPistol Foundations 101240 min 6 more coursesDefensive Rifle 301480 minChurch Security & Active Threat Response TrainingEmergency Trauma Care & Stop the BleedPistol Foundations 201240 minEveryday Personal Protection Skills360 minConcealed Carry Defense240 min |
| Tactical Trash Pandas, LLC | Not listed |
| The Arlington-Fairfax Chapter Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| The Marksman Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Concealed Weapons Courses |
| The North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) | Not listed |
| The NRA Range Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Tip of the Spear Training Academy | DCJS 32E Personal Protection Specialist3,600 minDCJS 07R960 minAdvanced PPS 4 more coursesDCJS 09RTRI-State CCW (DC / MD / VA)DC Unarmed SPOAdult First Aid / CPR / AED |
| Toano General Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Trinity Tactical Training Academy, LLC | Not listed |
| Trouble Defense LLC | Virginia Concealed Carry Class180 min |
| Turner Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. | Not listed |
| Virginia Tactical Shooting Academy Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| Virginia Training Group | Not listed |
| Warren Tactical Series | Not listed |
| Wilcox Bait & Tackle Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness Also: shooting range, gun shop | Pistol Basics IIPistol Basics IVirginia Concealed Carry 1 more courseCarbine Basics I |
| Yamasaki Academy Woodbridge | Not listed |
| Zero Drift Precision Also: gunsmith, gun shop, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Zeroed-N Training | 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 | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 4 hours39 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $11320 classes | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $10031 classes | $1251,052 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.